GUILTY NOVEL (2025)

"(W) Katsura Izumi (A) Hinako Takanaga Editor Toya Sakurai has finished moving, shacking up with writer Kai Hodaka, who is also Sakurai's lover. Kai's reactions to Toya's studio apartment with a tiny kitchenette are still fresh in Toya's mind, and after 2 years with Kai, Toya feels like happiness is within his reach. During that time, celebrating the completion of his three-part novel, Kai decides to release a special collection book for his fans. As Toya begins the editorial process, he begins to uncover shocking things about Kai's past Includes a new short story as well."

"(W) Katsura Izumi (A) Hinako Takanaga Editor Toya Sakurai and novelist Kai Hodaka have been absorbed in their steamy love affair for over a year now. They are entranced in their relationship, but are unable to shake the anxiety they are feeling from having to keep the affair quiet. They may not have to worry about their anxieties much longer because a rumor has begun to spread that the two are lovers. To top that, Hodaka has also found out that someone wants to reassign Toya to another author! Will the gap between the lovers' hearts widen? MATURE THEMES SC, 5x7, 250pgs, B&W $8.95"