嫌いなはずのキャプテン

Set against high school soccer, this heartfelt LGBTQ+ romance follows joint captains Ian and Zac, whose years of bitter rivalry mask hidden mutual attraction. A fateful locker room kiss shatters their standoff, but their secret is leaked by Dill—Zac’s lifelong best friend who secretly loves him—sparking school-wide gossip, a brutal fight that ends their friendship, and team suspensions. Plagued by guilt and fear of ruining Ian’s life, Zac tries to walk away, but Ian’s unwavering devotion pulls him back. The couple bravely comes out publicly, only to face long-distance college separation. One year later on Thanksgiving, Zac makes a surprise cross-country trip to Ian’s campus, fulfilling their promise with the line that defines their love: "I choose you. Every time."