The term Natsuzora evokes a specific nostalgia: the endless summer vacation of youth, the obon festival fireworks, and the bittersweet knowledge that August 31st is coming. The refers to three points of emotional tension—usually two friends and a lover, or a childhood promise broken by a stranger.
Why does the sky matter so much in these stories? In a standard drama, the sky is a backdrop. In an NTR Summer Triangle, the sky is an active participant.
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