Marvelous Heartbreak

Marvelous Heartbreak is a manga anthology exploring the complexities of romance, professional life, and personal grief through six distinct stories. In the titular tale, salaryman Naitou finds both his career and romantic life spiraling downward. Despite engaging in countless hollow encounters with women, he remains deeply unfulfilled while harboring an intense crush on his dismissive boss, who treats him as little more than an errand boy. His stagnant existence shifts when a mysterious stranger confronts him at his apartment door one evening. Another story follows former Section Chief Masaki, who considers it a privilege to serve as temporary secretary to President Shirasaki, despite nursing a hopeless love for the happily married executive. Resigned to his unrequited feelings, Masaki seeks anonymous intimacy at a local adult theater until the president unexpectedly uncovers his secret. The collection also features "My Boss, My Secretary," which entangles an inept company president, a rigid secretary, a dubious moneylender, and a looming financial crisis. "Land of Pleasure" turns a tropical business trip upside down when an eccentric tour guide introduces a shocking twist of events. "The Supplicant" examines how a grieving husband and brother navigate the devastating aftermath of a sudden death. Finally, "The Face of Love" offers a lighthearted glimpse into the wandering thoughts of businessmen trapped in tedious meetings, serving as a bonus narrative connected to another work.