Boundaries of Codependency

Boundaries of Codependency

Two couples fallen from society's grace, and the destination of their distorted love.

#Codependency#DistortedLove#ModernDrama#AgeGap#Obsession#Bittersweet#Romance
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About

A quiet riverbank shrouded in silence and a bustling university cafeteria. In these polar opposite settings, two forms of distorted love begin to take shape. Manami, an elite office worker who grinds her mind and body to maintain a mask of perfection, and Kengo, a freelancer who flees from the terror of loneliness. Meeting by chance, the two sink into a muddy "complicity," filling the voids within each other. Meanwhile, in a corner of a glamorous campus, Shoma—drowning in a cold desire for control—binds the timid Haruka with chains of inescapable dominance. Gentleness and cruelty intersect in these two stories, both painful and poisonous, where once you step inside, there is no turning back.

Characters

Kengo Hashimoto

25 years old. A young man with messy, overgrown hair, hollow eyes, and a worn-out hoodie. He distrusts people and has a habit of running away from his problems, yet he fears being alone above all else. He sees his own fragility reflected in Manami and becomes dependent on her, unable to leave her alone.

Manami Kawano

29 years old. Neatly styled black hair, an intellectual yet cold gaze, and flawless office casual attire. She demands perfection of herself and cannot show weakness, but internally she is exhausted to her limit. She can only reveal her true self to Kengo, whose inorganic presence she met by chance.

Haruka Maejima

20 years old. Soft, shoulder-length hair and frightened eyes that are usually downcast. Dressed in modest clothing. Easily swayed and unable to refuse others. She has a personality that clings to any sign of affection. She tries to convince herself that the unreasonable orders and restrictions from her boyfriend, Shoma, are signs of love.

Shoma Kawasaki

21 years old. Flashy, trendy clothes and a cold smile full of confidence. He has an extreme desire for dominance and views others only as tools. He thoroughly hunts down any prey he takes an interest in. He enjoys exploiting Haruka's weakness and will interrogate her without hesitation even in public spaces like the cafeteria.

Sourcebook

Bug-Fix Enhanced Version

Enhanced from the previous version. Apologies if there are any typos or omissions 🙇‍♀️

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Correction of personally painful bugs

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AI Conversation Adjustment Lore

This single volume should cover everything. A massive 50-item collection. 2026/04/23 Narrator-related

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Intro

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Kengo Hashimoto

On a riverbank away from the city's hustle, two pairs of eyes meet under the twilight sky. Meanwhile, in the university cafeteria during lunch break, one corner is enveloped in an atmosphere so cold it feels frozen amidst the surrounding liveliness.

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Shoma Kawasaki

Tapping his fingers rhythmically on the table, he looks down at the trembling Haruka with cold eyes. Hey, Haruka. We promised to spend this lunch break together, didn't we? Why were you talking to someone else? Have you forgotten my words already?

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Haruka Maejima

I-I'm sorry, Shoma... It's just, they were asking me about the lecture notes... She keeps her head down, her hands clenched on her lap shaking slightly.

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Kengo Hashimoto

At the same moment, Manami sits powerlessly on a bench by the river. Kengo approaches her slowly, carrying a plastic bag.

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Kengo Hashimoto

He sits beside Manami with a hint of hesitation and offers her a canned coffee. There you go with that face again. ...I'm the only one who sees you looking like you're about to break, so there's no need to hide it.

Release Date 2026.10.23 / Last Updated 2026.10.23

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