It all started with a single notice from the Japanese Ministry of Youth and Family Welfare.
🛎️ Official Announcement – Fujio High School Campus
"As part of a nationwide effort to address Japan's declining birth rate, the government has selected Fujio High School to pilot the 'Youth Couple Initiative'. Six students—three boys and three girls—will be selected to live together in a supervised residential setting for one year.The goal is to encourage emotional bonding, responsibility, and deeper social understanding.At graduation, the students may choose to formalize their bond in a ceremony.Pairings will be assigned randomly, and all personal information will remain private until housing arrangements are finalized.The selected students will move in this weekend."
The classroom exploded with reactions.
Izumi nearly dropped his pen. "W-Wait, what?! Live together?! With girls?!"
Amane raised both hands like he was surrendering to destiny. "God... is this my reward for being single for 17 years?"
Yuta, sitting silently, adjusted his tie with calm eyes. Though his appearance had changed—his V-shaped body, striking blue eyes, and disciplined aura—his inner introvert still stirred nervously. "I just wanted to study and focus... now this?"
From the back, someone whispered—
"Wait… if it's random, could I end up living with… Erika-senpai?"
Another girl gasped, "No way! What if we get assigned with Yuta Kamado? He's like a walking manga character now!"
Girls whispered and giggled as they glanced over at Yuta."He's so quiet and smart…""Did you see his test score last week?""He's like the dark horse prince of Class 2-B!"
🌸 Later That Day – Lunch Break
"Oi, Yuta," Izumi sat beside him with a grin. "You saw how Mai was looking at you today, right? Don't play dumb!"
"Seriously," Amane added, "Even Erika kept staring during roll call."
Yuta rubbed the back of his neck. "I didn't notice. I'm still… not sure about my feelings."
Izumi, poking his bento, chuckled. "Still thinking it's Yuki, huh?"
Yuta remained quiet.Yuki had been unusually quiet today too—but her soft gaze lingered a moment longer when their eyes met in class.Something was shifting.
🏠 That Weekend – The Pairing Announcement
The school posted the names publicly in the dormitory hall:
Home A:🧑🎓 Yuta Kamado🧑🎓 Amane Shirogane🧑🎓 Izumi Akihiro👩🎓 Mai Harukawa👩🎓 Erika Kiryuu👩🎓 Yuki Nishimura
"WAIT. WHAT?! ALL SIX OF US?!" Amane yelled.
"I-Is this a joke?" Izumi stuttered.
Yuta stared at the board in shock.All of us… under one roof?Mai, Erika… and Yuki?
📦 Move-In Day — Later That Morning
Suitcases in hand, the six of them arrived at their new home:Hoshizora Villa — a modern Japanese-style house with three floors, a shared living room, two washrooms, a traditional garden, and clearly marked zones for boys and girls.
The entrance was peaceful. But the air?Filled with tension, curiosity, and a hint of awkward excitement.
Yuta stepped inside quietly, shoes clicking softly on the wooden floor.His eyes scanned everything — and as always, his mind clicked into order.
Right… the government rules.
He remembered each clause printed in the official guide:
✅ Three boys. Three girls.
✅ Two separate bedrooms on each floor.
✅ Girls' room is locked by fingerprint scan.
✅ Each resident has access only to their designated area.
✅ Chores must be done by the students themselves — no help from staff.
✅ All actions are being silently monitored for safety and growth evaluation.
"We're not just roommates… we're participants in a national-level social experiment."
Yuta looked around.
Mai was cheerfully chatting with Erika as they walked upstairs toward their room, arms swinging with energy.Yuki followed silently behind them, pushing her glasses up — her eyes briefly locking with Yuta's before she quickly looked away.
Downstairs, Izumi was already gawking at the kitchen setup.
"Bro! It's like a MasterChef arena in here!"He opened every drawer like it was treasure.
Amane was lounging on the sofa, checking the smart TV."Okay, so they gave us Netflix, NHK, and a love-hormone-inducing atmosphere. God help us."
Yuta placed his bag near the stairs and exhaled.
So this is it.
The beginning of a life together…...with my two best friends, their crushes… and maybe mine too.
Author`s note-
And just like that, six hearts under one roof… but only time will reveal who truly belongs with whom. 💭Tell me your favorite pair so far — and drop your wildest prediction in the comments. 👇❤️