Because You're Shy at Night

Because You're Shy at Night is an anthology of romantic stories exploring the delicate balance between emotional resistance and the profound relief of finally letting go. In "Sleep Next to Me Tonight," Sonoyama shoulders the weight of his family after his parents' passing, dedicating himself entirely to work and his younger brothers. When his boss unexpectedly offers him a chance to drop the burden of being the tireless older sibling, he must navigate unfamiliar vulnerability. Meanwhile, in "Noisy Days of Love," Tsuji trades his corporate career for the quiet life of managing his grandfather's dormitories—until a determined young resident named Minami begins relentlessly pursuing his attention. The collection continues with "I'm No Match For My Kohai," where Wakamiya struggles to overcome the stigma of repeating a year. Though his junior classmate steps in to help him study for a proficiency exam, their tutoring sessions consistently end up in the bedroom instead. In "Pleasure Me With Your Hands," salon sweeper Nao desperately wants to advance to stylist, but his distracting colleague Narikawa threatens to derail his ambitions entirely. Childhood friends Hananoi and Tokiwa discover unexpected romantic tension when outsiders point out how much they resemble a couple in "Man Pleasure x Man Friends." Finally, "Pure Heart x Lust with Glasses" follows Katori, whose quiet workplace crush on his warm-smiling colleague Suga shatters when he overhears the man confessing a deep disdain for his glasses.