For First-Time Readers (For SideStory) School Novel relationship
SideStory Table of Contents Character Introduction
Extreme vs. Everyday Condemnation of Structure
relationship (Main Story) to Table of Contents
*Although the main story is complete, the epilogue, which serves as the "true conclusion" to this tale, will be released after the SideStory is finished.
Please witness the "reversal of facts" that overturns even the premises of the story.
Ryoya Saiga's true purpose for aiming for Tokyo.
Toshiyuki Sekiya's sanctuary known as "everyday life" that he tried to protect to the end.
![Definitive visual for the school novel "relationship". An illustration of the three photography club members (Nishitani, Ayaka, Hotta) relaxing in the club room at dusk.
Strict tracing requirements: Based on the reference image "syasinnbu.jpg", 100% reproduce the facial features, eyes, and hairstyles of each character [cite: 2026-02-19].
Nishitani (left): Calm demeanor, not wearing glasses, with a gentle smile.
Ayaka (center): Overwhelming beauty, clear purple eyes, lustrous long hair.
Hotta (right): Messy black hair, silver-rimmed round glasses, freckles on his cheeks, and an expression absorbed in conversation.
AI template faces are excluded entirely as "poison" [cite: 2026-02-19].
Absolute fixation of appearance: Maintain the definitive high school visual under any circumstances. No aging or changes to facial features are permitted; identity must be strictly guarded [cite: 2026-02-02, 2026-02-19].
Guarding identity: All three are wearing dark blue blazer uniforms [cite: 2026-02-20]. The background depicts cameras lined up on shelves, developing equipment, photos on the wall, and evening light streaming through the window. The face and hairstyle, which are symbols of the soul, must never be changed [cite: 2026-02-19].
Style: A profound anime style that excludes photorealistic imagery and lets their friendship and the warmth of daily life speak to the five senses [cite: 2026-01-22, 2026-02-19].](/https://assets.st-note.com/img/1776595576-sGomTOZPQNWqpVyI6d8M30La.jpg?width=1200)
Photography Club President
Takehisa Nishitani (left)
Ayaka Minase (center)
Masaki Hotta (right)
The photography club room after school, bathed in the setting sun. Ayaka looking at photos, Hotta speaking with gestures, and I (Nishitani) watching over them. The viewfinders of our photography club captured more than just the brilliant light of the main story.
The emotions and worldviews lurking between the lines that could not be fully depicted in the main story. These will be "developed" at the highest resolution by Photography Club President Takehisa Nishitani and delivered to you all.
And what is the "epilogue where facts are reversed" that awaits at the end of this side story, vividly overturning even the premises of the main story—?
[SideStory Theme] ↓
Extreme vs. Everyday Condemnation of Structure
I will perfectly develop your "observations" until the very end.
SideStory Table of Contents Character Introduction
Extreme vs. Everyday Condemnation of Structure
relationship (Main Story) to Table of Contents
[Copyright and Disclaimer]
■ Regarding Copyright The copyright for this work, "relationship — DEAD OR ALIVE of Two Boys," and all text, images, and settings published in the SideStory belongs to the author. Unauthorized reproduction, duplication, alteration, or secondary distribution of all or part of the content is strictly prohibited. © 2002-2026 [Mayumi Sato] All Rights Reserved.
■ Notice Regarding Fiction This story is a work of fiction. The characters, organizations, locations, events, etc., appearing in it have no relation to any real entities.
※ A small note from the club president.
This story contains parts where the values and expressions from when the first draft was written (2002) are still alive.(Old site relationship URL only)
There may be some parts that are a little different from today, but I would be happy if you could accept them as the "color of the work's world."
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