The Manga Artist and the Ditz

Sumire works the counter at a local convenience store, where she regularly deals with one particular customer who never fails to test her patience. Her usual annoyance takes an unexpected turn when he suddenly collapses right in front of her register. Left with no choice, she carries him all the way up to his apartment, only to make a startling discovery: the man she considered nothing more than a nuisance is actually a manga artist. To her surprise, he immediately begs for her assistance with his work, and despite their vastly different lives, Sumire finds herself agreeing to help. As they spend more time together in close quarters, her initial irritation fades, replaced by a genuine sense of enjoyment. She begins to crave a deeper connection, eager to learn more about him and support his creative endeavors even further. However, just as she tries to bridge the gap between them, unforeseen complications arise that challenge their budding bond. This volume also features a collection of additional short stories filled with both sweet romance and passionate encounters.