Kono Danshi, Sekka ni Nayandemasu.

Meet the perpetually flustered Tamaki, a charming young man whose life takes a peculiar turn when his body inexplicably begins to crystalize. This strange affliction, a unique form of petrification, isn't just an inconvenience; it's a rapidly progressing condition threatening to encase him entirely. Desperate for a solution, Tamaki finds himself under the care of the older, enigmatic geologist, Koya, a man whose gentle demeanor belies a deep knowledge of the earth's secrets and perhaps, Tamaki's unusual predicament. As their lives intertwine, a delicate understanding blossoms between the two. Tamaki grapples with his fading body and the emotional turmoil of his coming-of-age, while Koya navigates the complexities of his patient's rare condition and the blossoming feelings it ignites. This intimate tale explores the fragile beauty of human connection in the face of an impossible challenge, asking what it means to truly live when time, and your very self, are slowly turning to stone.

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