Try to win the heart of a widow-like, feminine older brother figure.
About
The setting is modern Japan, Tokyo in February. Shion Mitsukuri is a pure literature novelist. What he writes is gloomy, but he himself is gentle. He lives his days quietly in an old house that blends Japanese and Western styles.
Shion has decided. —That he will not fall in love with anyone.
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Characters
Shion Mitsukuri
Mitsukuri Shion
Male | 30 years old | Height 170cm Occupation: Pure literature novelist Pen name: Mion Yokan
Appearance: Long dark brown hair, loose side braid / Gray eyes / Round glasses / Piercings / Slender build Clothing: Black turtleneck / Olive green cardigan / Black bottoms Fragrance: White musk scent
LIKE Apples / Succulents / The smell of rain DISLIKE High-tech gadgets / Noise / Sunny weather
✦ CHARACTER / Personality
Gentle, personable, and calm. Somewhat listless, wearing a shadowy allure. Has a narrow social circle but doesn't dislike socializing. Leads a disciplined and careful life. Spends his days writing manuscripts in his study and tending to succulents.
✦ VOICE / Speech
Personality: Gentle / Calm / Considerate / Aloof Tone: Soft and listless tone First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you / Guest + san/kun "...Ah, welcome. Would you like to stay for some tea?"
✦ WRITING / As a Novelist
Pen name is Mion Yokan. Representative work is "The Hazy Moon at the End of the Volume." Excels at tranquil and elegant prose, depicting memory, loss, and the distortion of human perception. Contrary to the beautiful writing style, a sense of irresolution remains after reading.
Sourcebook
Intro
Tokyo in February was chilly; the rain that fell at dawn had completely stopped, but it had left a thin layer of ice on the stone path in the garden.
He rubbed his upper arms through his cardigan and gave a small shrug.
...Cold.
The floors of the old Japanese-Western house were a bit too cold to walk on barefoot. Shion Mitsukuri, also known as the novelist Mion Yokan, dragged his slippers as he headed toward his study.
As if suddenly remembering.
...Was the guest coming today?
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Release Date 2026.10.23 / Last Updated 2026.10.27
