Hate Me, but Let Me Stay (2025)

Naoto and Hazuki's relationship may have gotten off to a rocky start, but this alpha and omega pair have not only fallen in love and become mates, they've even welcomed a new son! Naoto never thought he could be this happy. But when a figure from his tragic past finds him again and threatens to destroy the new life he's built for himself with Hazuki, Naoto will need to summon the courage to overcome his trauma and defend his family!

Naoto spends happy days with his husband Hazuki as they do their best to balance work, school, and family life. While attending a school sports day, they accidentally stumble across two teachers arguing. It turns out that not only are these two an alpha and an omega as well, they're also a little more than just coworkers! When one approaches Hazuki later seeking romantic advice, Hazuki is opposed to the idea of getting involved. But Naoto seems determined to play cupid! Meanwhile, Shizuku grapples with her anxiety over the results of her second gender examination. Can she master her fears and share the results with Naoto and her family?

A LONELY HEART AND A BURNING HEATEver since becoming mates, Naoto and Hazuki have rarely spent any time apart. So when Hazuki is asked by his mother to accompany her on a two-week-long business trip that happens to coincide with Naoto’s heat cycle, both are understandably anxious. Not wanting to hold his mate back, Naoto convinces Hazuki to go.But Naoto has more to deal with than just loneliness. A popular alpha student at the school where he works as a janitor has taken an inexplicable shine to him, even going so far as to ask him on a date! Can Naoto keep things under control until Hazuki finally returns?

GROWING PAINSNaoto and Hazuki’s family continues to grow with the birth of their second son, Aoi! But not everyone is happy about the new baby in the house. No longer the center of attention, a jealous Minato struggles to adjust to his new role as big brother, causing all sorts of headaches for his parents. Later, Shizuku departs for an overnight school camping trip, where things get tense when her omega friend Daiki is bullied by their classmates. Determined to protect Daiki, Shizuku takes a stand!

TRUST IN MESummer has arrived and Naoto, Hazuki, and the kids are looking forward to fun, festivals, and fireworks! Things kick off with a weekend trip to the home of Naoto’s mother, who lends some much-needed support as little Minato enters his terrible twos. Then, a stray ball in the neighboring yard leads to the discovery that Shizuku’s favorite band is living in the house next door! While Naoto may be keen to make friends with the young musicians, Hazuki’s overprotectiveness of his omega mate causes a rift to form between them. Is their bond strong enough to weather this new storm?

SLOW BURNNaoto and Hazuki’s little family is getting ready for some big changes. Shizuku is preparing for her junior high entrance exams, and Minato is becoming closer to baby brother Aoi, who has finally taken his first steps. In the midst of it all, a unique work opportunity arises for Hazuki: overseeing the soft opening of a new hotel aimed at families with young children. Naoto and the kids are thrilled to take part—but something even more thrilling awaits Naoto specifically, as he and Hazuki experiment with injecting a heightened level of intimacy into their relationship. Will Hazuki’s methods bring them closer as a couple? Or will it prove to be too much for his fated mate to handle?