Books in the Koimonogatari series

When Yuji accidentally overhears his classmate Yamatoconfessing to another friend that he''s gay, his perspective shifts. SeeingYamato in a new light, Yuji does his best not to let prejudice color his view,but he still finds himself overthinking his classmates'' interactions now. Heespecially notices the way Yamato looks at one particular boy: Yuji''s own bestfriend.  Even though he tells himself he shouldn''t get involved, Yuji findshe just can''t help it; watching Yamato''s one-sided love draws him in a way henever expected. At first, it''s empathy, knowing that the boy Yamato has hissights on is definitely straight and has no idea. But as his own friendship withYamato develops and the two of them grow closer through a mutual study group,Yuji comes to truly care about Yamato as a person, regardless of his sexuality.He only wants Yamato to be happy, and to be able to express his trueself. 

When Yuiji accidentally finds out his classmate Yamatois gay and has a crush on his best friend, he doesn''t know how to react atfirst. But after spending more time together, the two of them become closefriends. While Yamato struggles with his sexuality, Yuiji supports him and keepshis secret, hoping that Yamato can find a way to accept himself and be happy.Meanwhile, Yuiji is having trouble feeling connected to his long-timegirlfriend, realizing that although he still cares about her, the spark in theirrelationship has faded.  Love is a complicated, messy thing —especially in high school, where hurtful rumors and intolerant classmates canmake life unbearable. Yamato and Yuiji face their own individual struggles, buttogether, they learn one very important lesson: it''s hard to search for romanceif you don''t love yourself first.