As Noboru and Momose start to pretend to be a couple, their attraction towards each other starts to grow. Noboru finds himself falling for Momose quickly, but Momose is still deeply in love with Miyazaki. Noboru's heart soon starts to break as he realizes that their relationship is just a façade.
Despite this, Noboru continues to pretend that they are in a relationship. They go on dates, hold hands, and even share a kiss. Noboru's feelings for Momose become more and more intense, and he starts to think that maybe there could be something more between them.
However, things start to get complicated when Miyazaki begins to show interest in Momose again. This causes tension between Miyazaki, Momose, and Noboru, and leads to a dramatic climax. As the truth starts to come out, Noboru is left heartbroken and feeling betrayed by the people he thought he could trust.
In the end, though, Noboru learns some valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of being true to oneself. He realizes that he doesn't need to pretend to be someone else to be happy, and that real love and happiness only come when you are true to yourself.