Shimesaba Boeken

Following a painful rejection, a 26-year-old office worker named Yoshida encounters Sayu, a runaway high school girl, in a surprising twist of fate. She proposes an unusual arrangement: she can stay at his place for free, leading to an unexpected cohabitation. Their unconventional relationship explores themes of loneliness, connection, and the complexities of human emotions as they navigate their respective struggles and the dynamics of their lives together.

"Yoshida was just rejected by his crush of 5 years. On the way home from drowning his sorrows, he runs into a girl crouching in the middle of the road, and she offers him a deal--let her crash at his place and he can do whatever he wants with her. When he refuses, she asks to stay for free. This is the story of Yoshida, a 26-year-old office worker, and Sayu, a runaway high school girl, and their unconventional life together"--

Yoshida arrives in the nick of time to save Sayu from Yaguchi. Afterwards, with some aggressive follow-up by Asami, Sayu manages to become just a little bit stronger. Then Asami takes Sayu by the hand, and shows her a very special place!

After meeting with her brother Issa, Sayu learns that she has just one week left. In order to allow herself to look to the future, Sayu steels herself to reveal the events of her past to Yoshida and Asami--an intense past buried in trauma and regrets. "In my second year of high school . . . I was all alone." Sayu's past, at last unveiled. The reason she left home. The truth is finally brought into the light!

"Yoshida was just rejected by his crush of 5 years. On the way home from drowning his sorrows, he runs into a girl crouching in the middle of the road, and she offers him a deal--let her crash at his place and he can do whatever he wants with her. When he refuses, she asks to stay for free. This is the story of Yoshida, a 26-year-old office worker, and Sayu, a runaway high school girl, and their unconventional life together"--

"This is the hit romcom that brings an office worker and a runaway girl into the same home! The gal at Sayu''s new part-time job, Asami, is forcing her way into Yoshida's apartment! Even Yoshida is overwhelmed by this pushy gal's lack of restraint. Yoshida is just about ready to run away from home himself!"--Publisher

"Yoshida was just rejected by his crush of 5 years. On the way home from drowning his sorrows, he runs into a girl crouching in the middle of the road, and she offers him a deal--let her crash at his place and he can do whatever he wants with her. When he refuses, she asks to stay for free. This is the story of Yoshida, a 26-year-old office worker, and Sayu, a runaway high school girl, and their unconventional life together"--

After spending an unforgettable evening together, Yoshida and Sayu return to their everyday life with renewed determination. As they continue to interact with Kanda and Mishima and the others around them, they are slowly moving forward. But at that very moment, their worst fear is realized: "I'm here to take back Sayu." The runaway high school girl and the single salaryman. Let your troubles melt away in their heartwarming tale of cohabitation!

Sayu's older brother Issa appears at the convenience store where she works, revealing that there's not much time left. Meanwhile, Yoshida and Sayu go to a local summer festival. In the hustle and bustle of the festival, they share unforgettable memories, and yet...?!

All balance is lost with the sudden appearance of Yoshida's ex-girlfriend Kanda! Forced to recall the bittersweet memories of his high school days, Yoshida's heart is considerably shaken. Before long, the effects reach Mishima and Goto, leading to a fierce contest between our heroines!