Signal

Once a month, Takashi visits his favorite bar to order a specific cocktail hidden at the very bottom of the menu. This drink is far more than a simple beverage; it serves as a secret signal to the establishment's handsome owner, Ashihara. Ordering it initiates an arrangement between the two men, leading to passionate and intimate nights together away from the public eye. For a long time, this unspoken agreement has defined the boundaries of their relationship, keeping their encounters strictly physical and confined to that single monthly ritual. However, Takashi’s feelings have begun to shift beyond the confines of their arrangement. What started as a fleeting escape has evolved into something deeper, leaving him yearning for a genuine emotional connection with Ashihara rather than just temporary passion. As he struggles with this growing desire, Takashi must decide whether to risk disrupting their comfortable dynamic by asking for more, hoping that the bar owner might feel the same way. This deeply romantic manga explores the vulnerability of wanting love when only a physical arrangement was ever promised. It is a heartfelt story about crossing emotional boundaries and pursuing true affection. The volume also includes a special bonus story.