Takuma was quiet, calm, and impossibly pretty, lost in his own world of archery. Kaito, full of energy from the volleyball club, couldn’t stop noticing him—every careful movement, every soft smile tugging at his heart. It was admiration at first glance, but slowly, painfully, it grew into a quiet, yearning love.

Soft Deadlines is a story about two people who meet in the office where they both work. Their interaction begins through one of the office company dinner, which gradually leads them to get to know each other. What starts as simple conversations slowly turns into a genuine friendship, and over time, that friendship blossoms into love.