Tight-rope

*Tight-rope* tells the story of a young man who never asked for the life laid out before him. Born the heir to a yakuza family, he carries the weight of an inheritance he never wanted, bound by blood and duty to a world he cannot simply walk away from. Behind the formidable legacy of his family name lies a far more hesitant heart—one torn between the expectations thrust upon him and the quiet longings he keeps guarded. Standing faithfully at his side is his childhood friend, a constant presence since their school days, when something tender first began to bud between them. What started as an unspoken bond in youth has gradually matured into something unmistakably romantic. Theirs is not a whirlwind affair but a slow, steady one, deepening little by little as the two navigate the delicate balance between family obligation, loyalty, and the love quietly taking root between them. This volume also includes a one-shot continuation of *Doushiyoumo Nai Keredo*, giving readers a further glimpse into the beloved story and its characters.