Blue Flag, Vol. 4

Taichi and Futaba fall for each other while their best friends are already in love with them, creating an unexpected love quadrangle. Tomas brother, Seiya, wants to know why Tomas doesn't want to go to college, and Futaba invites the group to a fireworks festival for Taichi's birthday.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

Love is a complex and intricate emotion that can be both beautiful and challenging. For high school student Taichi Ichinose and his shy classmate Futaba Kuze, love becomes an unnavigable maze when they both fall for each other, unaware that their same-sex best friends have already fallen for them.

Tomas older brother, Seiya, asks Taichi to find out why Tomas doesn't want to go to college. On the day of Tomas's release from the hospital, Taichi still hasn't found a way to broach the subject with Tomas. Meanwhile, Futaba discovers Taichi's birthday is coming up, and she decides to invite the group to a fireworks festival so they can all celebrate.

As the day of the festival approaches, tensions rise between Taichi and Tomas. Taichi is torn between his feelings for Futaba and his loyalty to Tomas. He doesn't want to hurt Tomas, but he also can't deny his feelings for Futaba. On the other hand, Tomas is struggling with his own emotions. He loves Taichi like a brother, but he can't help but feel jealous and hurt that Taichi is interested in someone else.

The fireworks festival arrives, and the group gathers together. Taichi and Futaba spend time together, enjoying the beautiful fireworks and the company of their friends. As the night goes on, they grow closer, and Taichi realizes that he has fallen deeply in love with Futaba.

However, their happiness is short-lived. Tomas confronts Taichi, accusing him of betraying their friendship. Taichi is devastated, and he doesn't know how to explain his feelings to Tomas. He tries to convince Tomas that he loves him just as much, but Tomas is not convinced.

In the end, Taichi and Futaba decide to stay together, despite the risk of losing their friendship. They know that their love is worth fighting for, and they are willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.

The unexpected love quadrangle between Taichi, Futaba, and their best friends adds an extra layer of complexity to their relationship. It challenges their assumptions about love and sexuality, and it forces them to confront their own emotions and desires.

Through their journey, Taichi and Futaba learn important lessons about self-acceptance, honesty, and the importance of communication. They also realize that love is not always easy, but it is worth fighting for.

In the end, Taichi and Futaba's love story is a testament to the power of love and the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us that no matter how difficult life may seem, love can bring us together and help us overcome even the most challenging obstacles.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 145 x 381 x 2 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974713042