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All his life, Yona Reemus has felt trapped—by a father who hates him, a "best friend" who demands more than friendship, and a world that seems to resent his existence. Then a job posting catches his eye. The mysterious Irvin Hagihara is looking for someone to assist in his Athenaeum, a library where contracts are signed that can change lives as easily as it destroys them. Yona can't resist his chance at freedom, just as he finds he can't resist the charming, patient Irvin. But the Athenaeum needs more than a mere assistant, and Irvin is more than a mere employer...

In an age when same-sex marriage is the norm… Gloomy office worker Ichigi has totally given up on marriage. After all, marriage isn't the key to happiness! Ichigi is perfectly happy to be on his own! Besides, it's not like his long-unrequited crush on his colleague, Odajima, is going anywhere... That is, until Ichigi braves a blind date only to find himself face-to-face with Mr. Perfect! Weirder still, Odajima seems enthusiastic about partnering up with Ichigi, and makes a shocking proposition: "Why don't we try living together for just one year?" How is Ichigi supposed to keep his feelings for Odajima hidden for a whole year?! Plus, there's no way Odajima could be serious about marrying someone like him... is there?