SHIMAKO

Haruka, or Torako Harukawa, is a popular, charismatic columnist known for her advice on relationships. Though the truth of the matter is that she's completely inexperienced. She's never been in a relationship, let alone kiss or even hug a guy. One day, she receives an offer to write a real-life romance novel on intimate relationships. Adult-oriented...? Steamy...? Passionate...? She can't think anymore. Haruka goes to a bar, drinks too much, tells her problems to the bartender, and gets smashed... She wakes up the next morning to find the bartender sitting in her home...! It's then that he tells her that he's a high school student!! Will Haruka start learning about adult intimacy from this young guy? The 25-year-old who's still innocent and the high school senior are about to start a secret life together under a single roof!!

She's not looking for a future husband... She's never even been in love. So how did she end up entering a contract marriage with the greatest catch ever?! Mitsuru, a woman in her thirties whose only interest is cats, and Kugayama, a hot pediatrician fed up with shallow women constantly flirting with him, have decided to get married for mutually beneficial reasons. On their wedding night, to Mitsuru's surprise, Kugayama sneaks into bed and affectionately beckons her to pet him. Imagine her reaction when he springs furry ears and a tail! Mitsuru's "night of passion" with her new husband takes a strange turn. Thus begins a warm and fluffy romantic comedy about a not-so-standard, newly married couple!

Monster customers, a boss who takes no responsibility, nonchalant coworkers, unreasonable departments… Food company customer support worker Tokura has racked up daily stress. One day after a stress induced meltdown, cleaning staff Keita offers himself up. “How about me?” While at first he can’t imagine taking out his frustration on the self-described hardcore masochist, his pent-up anger incites him to sin. Drunk off of the pleasure of domination, Tokura begins to search for more sources of stress in order to have sex with Keita...

Tsujido Ei, who is a flower arranger, has struggled living with his step-brother, Natsuki, who he has strong feelings for. But trying to be the "Good Younger Brother" is starting to become harder as Natsuki keeps feeling skin on skin. Out of no where Natsuki in just underwear, hugs onto me, he smells so amazing. "As your older brother, I'll take the responsibility of protecting you..." wait is this a delusion?! A love comedy that makes the family relationship go crazy!!

This is the start of a sex battle between an unparalleled and perfect boss and a man holding all the innocence and beauty of a traditional Japanese woman! Shikijima is called a "Nadeshiko Yamato" at work because of his talent, innocent appearance, and graceful behavior. However, he was secretly struggling with his out of control libido, so much so that he was practically masturbating every day. He at least had to control himself during the company trip! That's what he thought until... he found himself alone with his super sexy boss, Igarashi. Sweat was running down his neck, his body flushed with his rise in blood pressure. He tried to hide his the budge in his pants but he couldn't escape Igarashi's gaze... "Show me all of you," Igarashi whispered...

When I first met Arisu at work one year ago, I found her annoying, but we became very close after finding out we were both in similar situations in our difficult marriages.

Tsujido Ei, who is a flower arranger, has struggled living with his step-brother, Natsuki, who he has strong feelings for. But trying to be the "Good Younger Brother" is starting to become harder as Natsuki keeps feeling skin on skin. Out of no where Natsuki in just underwear, hugs onto me, he smells so amazing. "As your older brother, I'll take the responsibility of protecting you..." wait is this a delusion?! A love comedy that makes the family relationship go crazy!!

"Drunk off of the pleasure of domination,Tokura begins to search for more sources of stress in order to have sex” Monster customers, a boss who takes no responsibility, nonchalant coworkers, unreasonable departments...Food company customer support worker Tokura has racked up daily stress. One day after a stress induced meltdown, cleaning staff Keita offers himself up. ""How about me?"" While at first he can't imagine taking out his frustration on the self-described hardcore masochist, his pent-up anger incites him to sin. Drunk off of the pleasure of domination,Tokura begins to search for more sources of stress in order to have sex with Keita...

Kamota wants to hurry up and lose his virginity so he can become a true man. Hajime is handsome, an excellent student, and great at sports. Kura is a recluse who's both Kamota's roommate and Hajime's childhood friend. In today's society, your position depends on if you're a virgin or not! For adolescent high school guys, who you're dating and whether you're still a virgin is a matter of life and death! "I want to date a cute girl! I want to have sex! I want to lose my virginity! But, I had no intention of losing that...!!"

Monster customers, a boss who takes no responsibility, nonchalant coworkers, unreasonable departments… Food company customer support worker Tokura has racked up daily stress. One day after a stress induced meltdown, cleaning staff Keita offers himself up. “How about me?” While at first he can’t imagine taking out his frustration on the self-described hardcore masochist, his pent-up anger incites him to sin. Drunk off of the pleasure of domination, Tokura begins to search for more sources of stress in order to have sex with Keita...

When I first met Arisu at work one year ago, I found her annoying, but we became very close after finding out we were both in similar situations in our difficult marriages.

Kenji Yashima has been receiving hand-made snacks from his neighbour, Shuko Kojima, who moved in when he was seven. Shuko was good at everything, and what he doesn't understand is why she would bother with a guy like him.

"Christmas sucks. Nothing good ever happens to me on that day.”

Winner of the Grand Prize for the 75th Chiba Tetsuya Awards, General Division (2019 first half).

Higuchi, a management consultant, is assigned to the loss-making pottery shop "KONNO," but is annoyed from day one by the cocky attitude of the third generation president's younger brother, Yuichiro.While working there, Higuchi finds out why Yuichiro treats Higuchi so poorly.Although Higuchi is aware that Yuichiro hates him, he gradually becomes more and more attracted to him as he sees Yuichiro's dedicated and earnest attitude toward pottery manufacturing...