Pairing: Eri x Nozomi
As someone whose appearance and abilities are relatively unremarkable, I, Suzuki Taro, have often questioned my own lack of prowess. However, fate took an unexpected twist when a handsome, seemingly inebriated man appeared at my doorstep, mistaking me for his former partner and trying to plant a tearful kiss on me. Interestingly, this same remarkable stranger made his way to my workplace and introduced himself as Shiga Ryouta. Might this fortuitous encounter be the crucial moment I've been hoping for - a turning point in my life?
"Anyone will do. Find me someone who can get married immediately," Yamanouchi Morio said to his senpai, who works for a matrimonial agency. Maybe such a request would not have been so shocking, if it hadn't come from a man who had been a full recluse for the last 10 years. However, his senpai, in his shock, makes a mistake and sends Morio a tall, blond foreign man who doesn't speak a word of Japanese and is running from a troubled past himself...!?
After once living a perfect life, Jun was confident he would top the class again this semester, but was overtaken by the overly ambitious Cha Si Won. On the day of their farewell party, Jun got drunk and kissed Si Won, a dark secret he kept hidden by joining the army. Two years later, both returned to school, sharing classes and the same phone model. Jun felt uneasy around Si Won and resorted to phone sex to relieve stress, but Si Won accidentally discovered his SM preferences after a phone mix-up.
In the novel, Shen Jin Tai plays the role of the second male lead and is often in mortal danger. He endeavors to resurrect himself and accomplish a range of objectives such as helping Xiao Ai, improving his appeal, taking over the show business, and interfering in the relationship between the male protagonist Yan Qiu Chi and his lover Bai Qing Quan to ensure that Yan Qiu Chi concentrates on his career. Despite Yan Qiu Chi's initial disdain for Shen Jin Tai, his emotions toward him gradually become ambiguous.
Atsushi Ikeda, known for his compassionate nature, takes care of abandoned animals and provides them with shelter in his own home. One night, he finds an injured high school student, Riya Narukawa, with a violin outside his door and decides to take him in. Riya, a fierce young man, wakes up with no recollection of why he was unconscious there, as memory lapses are common for him. The next day, Riya experiences a headache while playing the violin for Atsushi and confesses to having a deceased brother's spirit within him, forcing him to play. Atsushi is shocked, but soon discovers that Riya is a gifted violinist and the son of a famous musician. He also learns that Riya has a multiple personality disorder, which causes him to believe that his younger brother's spirit resides within him. As Riya struggles to understand his psychological issues that stem from societal pressures and expectations placed upon his talent, he begins to realize the importance of Atsushi's presence in his life.
Keiichiro Kuroda, a wealthy, attractive and emotionally hurt individual, is approached by his former lover requesting a loan. In response, Keiichiro proposes a wager - he will leave 5 million yen in a park with a sign saying "Please Use Freely." If the currency is surrendered to the authorities, Keiichiro's ex may borrow the funds. However, if someone takes the money, Keiichiro can finally let go of the man who shattered his heart. Despite this, when an attractive young man who is experiencing difficulties discovers the cash, Keiichiro faces a dilemma. Will he abandon his mission for retribution and open his heart to love once more?
Yuugo Beppu is a highly skilled individual with a proficiency in negotiation and mediation. He possesses fluency in five languages, employs Socratic wit effectively, and displays an exceptional comprehension of human character. Furthermore, his impressive international network amplifies his capabilities, making him a formidable force to contend with.
In its final moments, "WITH: Friends from Another World," a virtual reality social-networking game, is concluding its service. Natsumi (a human) and Kanata (a zombie), who had formed a couple in-game, bid each other farewell.
Etchan finds herself on a date with her Senpai, who happens to be a well-known anime voice actor. As they spend time together, she recognizes that they have both transformed significantly since their previous meeting.
Chapter 32 in Naver's 2023 Rookie Short Story Collection (2023 루키 단편선).
A tsunami that caught everyone off guard washed away homes and broke up families. At this moment, why bother remembering the past that can't be changed? Other than adding on to the survivors' sorrow, it also bring up those heart-tearing pasts.Includes the one-shot Then, I'll Go First.There is a bulletin board that she starts to take notice of. Contains themes of suicide.