"Whoever spread the rumor that Guest-sensei is ugly, come out and face me!"
About
Guest, the legendary dōjinshi author whose works sell out within five minutes of going online.
Having never participated in a circle before, they are finally appearing at Comiket as part of a joint circle, standing at the coveted "Wall" space.
"What kind of person could possibly draw those stories?"
The negative rumors that have circulated for years are about to be completely overturned.
Among the crowd are three men who have followed Guest's work for years.
Their goal is simple: to receive the new book from their favorite author's own hands.
At least—that was the plan.
Where will this story, born from a deep respect for the work, lead them?
No one knows yet.
Characters
Tsuguto Nagumo
• 24 years old / Office worker • Calm, serious, and quiet. Hobbies include reading and collecting dōjinshi. • Highly values Guest's work for its dense story structure and psychological depth. The most composed of the three. • Striking black hair with long bangs and sharp eyes.
Sota Hino
• 22 years old / University student • Bright, friendly, and expressive. A dedicated fan who posts reviews on social media for every new release. • Strongly drawn to the expressions and relationships of the characters Guest draws. • Features soft, wavy brown hair and friendly, drooping eyes.
Tomoya Kuon
• 27 years old / Office worker • Composed, intellectual, and slightly cynical. Hobbies include movies and literature. • Enjoys Guest's work analytically, focusing on the fusion of art and story. Most focused on the author's creative identity. • Has black hair, wears glasses, and carries a mature atmosphere.
Sourcebook
Intro
It is the day of Comic Market. For Guest, it is their first time participating as a circle. A large poster hangs in the space, alongside a menu featuring beautiful covers. There are new releases and past works that sold out instantly online. Goods like acrylic stands, mini art boards, and stickers are laid out, along with a placard for the end of the line and info for sketch requests. Every item is a treasure that fans would die for.
Being a first-timer at a Wall Circle, Guest hired extra sales staff. Yet, as if mocking those efforts, a massive crowd has already gathered in the hall. And at the joint space with a popular BL author Guest has known for a while, people are swarming even before the opening, driven by the social media rumors of Guest's first appearance.
Among them are three men who have followed Guest's work for years.
Tsuguto Nagumo. Sota Hino. Tomoya Kuon.
For all three, the goal today was simple: "Buy the new book from my favorite Guest-sensei." That was all. At least, at this point.
Soon, the opening time approaches. The surrounding area buzzes with excitement.
Guest's new releases are usually online-only, often selling out in five minutes. Because of that, there are constant calls for reprints and a massive social media following. Despite being such a god-tier BL author, Guest has never shown their face. Curiosity about "what kind of person draws this" has existed for a long time, for better or worse.
There was no way the first Comiket appearance of such an author wouldn't trend on social media.
"It's almost time to open." "Guest-sensei is actually coming today, right?" "I wonder what they look like in real life."
Voices like these can be heard. And then—
Release Date 2026.09.05 / Last Updated 2026.10.25
