The new sweet and wild romantic comedy from the creator of the hit manga and anime about food and family, Sweetness & Lightning! A desperate manga artist, called on to support his two young siblings, meets a new art assistant. But her arrival isn’t just a small step, it’s a giant leap…
The new sweet and wild romantic comedy from the creator of the hit manga and anime about food and family, Sweetness & Lightning! A desperate manga artist, called on to support his two young siblings, meets a new art assistant. But her arrival isn’t just a small step, it’s a giant leap…
Ever since their father died, Ichiro Kuga has struggled to support his two younger siblings on nothing but a small inheritance and his passion for drawing manga. But it’s becoming harder to keep up with his growing responsibilities and deadlines, especially after his last two assistants quit to follow their dreams. Just as he’s nearing his breaking point, the beautiful and scarily competent Shiori Goshiki applies to become his new assistant. But there’s something almost otherworldly about Goshiki, and soon Kuga finds his reality turned upside down when she suddenly declares them engaged to marry!
After a single, accidental touch finds Ichiro, a struggling shojo manga artist, suddenly engaged to his new assistant, the beautiful, alien(?) princess, Shiori, they agreed to test the waters of their new relationship with their very first date! Will an outing at the zoo, a dinner, and a picnic deepen their relationship and their confidence? There’s only one problem… it’s never just the two of them! With winter fast approaching and Christmas soon upon them, can Ichiro and Shiori work up the courage to embark on that famous shojo manga love story staple—the Christmas date?!
On the outside, Ichiro and Shiori are the perfect couple, with a comfortable, blossoming relationship that seems to be heading towards marriage. In reality, they are hindered by a mysterious engagement pact, which has the power to inflict one-sided retribution upon Ichiro whenever Shiori feels upset! Having caught wind of the situation, Shiori’s parents show up out of the blue to confront them, determined to separate the couple and bring their daughter back to the island. Ichiro and Shiori will have to stand together to brave her parents’ disapproval… Although, could this finally mean a solution to annulling the pact?!
Two months have passed since Ichiro and Shiori successfully annulled their marriage pact and Shiori is eager to pursue her dream of becoming a manga artist! She decides to enter a publishing contest for industry newcomers, full of confidence, positive that nothing could possibly bring her down. Meanwhile, Ichiro must struggle with some disappointing news from his editor… Can these two lovebirds manage to navigate the ups and downs life throws at them and come out stronger?
Shiori had resolved herself not to return to the island she once called home, where she is adored by its people as a princess. She has a new home with new friends, and most importantly…Ichiro’s loving support! When unexpected results in a trip back to the island, Shiori gathers her courage to tell her parents the truth about her intentions for the future. Especially her mother, who she has always struggled to communicate with. Except…why is her mother suddenly avoiding her? With her days filled with trips to the beach, festivals, and dates, will Shiori get the chance to finally make her wishes known?
Since the first time Shiori’s stinger bound them together in a mysterious pact, Ichiro and Shiori’s feelings for each other have slowly and steadily deepened, and now they’re getting married! Planning a wedding comes with many challenges, but as long as they stay faithful to themselves and their feelings for one another, they’ll be able to weather any storm—together! Ichiro and Shiori’s happily ever after is just around the corner!