Shinsou no Koibito

Tsuchiya, who works at an advertising agency, meets Shimizu, a librarian with a unique aura, at a friend’s café. Wanting to get to know Shimizu, who is ten years older, Tsuchiya starts visiting the café more often and builds a connection with him.

However, Shimizu carries a deep, unspoken wound from a past relationship and firmly refuses to take things further, saying, “You and I can only have fun ‘playing’ together.” Tsuchiya faces a clear boundary that he cannot cross, but what will happen next?

(Source: Leed, translated)

Note: Includes one extra chapter.