Scarlet

When student Akio develops feelings for his beautiful classmate Ryo, he is quickly drawn into a turbulent romance. Despite their connection, Ryo harbors a deeply ingrained habit of infidelity that casts a long shadow over their relationship. After enduring one betrayal too many, Akio finally resolves to walk away and end things for good. However, Ryo refuses to let him go quietly. Desperate to prove the sincerity of his devotion, Ryo resorts to extreme and dangerous measures, willing to shed his own blood if necessary to demonstrate that his love for Akio is genuine. Beneath Ryo’s volatile actions lies a profoundly complicated young man burdened by deep-seated emotional scars and an overwhelming sense of isolation. The central narrative explores whether Akio possesses the strength and compassion to reach through Ryo's self-destructive tendencies and rescue him from his profound loneliness. In addition to the primary storyline, this volume features two supplementary tales that delve into further romantic complexities. One side story examines the intricate emotional aftermath of a fleeting one-night stand, while the other follows the unexpected connection that forms when two boys from vastly different social backgrounds find themselves drawn together.