Coming March 2: Our Funny Love Story (A MM Literary Mystery set in Japan)
About
Perfect for readers craving a book that combines the intimate dynamics of love and social class found in Sally Rooney's work, the humor of Alexis Hall's romcoms, and a mystery structured like an Agatha Christie whodunit (no dead bodies here, only wounded hearts).
A comedy of errors, until fate reveals its twisted sense of humor.
Kamada Eizo, a popular young web novelist, lands his dream: a flagship fantasy series with an ambitious publisher. The catch? He is paired with Miyamoto Ran, a brusque and uncompromising editor with a keen eye for literary hits.
They clash at the start. Eizo is skilled at spinning tales; Ran hates liars. Eizo is quick to notice Ran’s aversion to touch; Ran sees through Eizo’s polished smiles. What follows is frustrating one-upsmanship with no clear winners, only bruised egos.
As the weight of their high-stakes project closes in, Ran senses something amiss about Eizo. He begins to uncover the man behind the writer, a truth that forces Eizo to double down on his defenses, fighting not just for his story but to keep Ran out. But exposing the truth will come at a cost Ran isn’t prepared to pay, not when his feelings, long suppressed, are becoming as complicated as the mystery he must solve.
For readers who enjoy:
- Japanese contemporary fiction
- Dual third-person POV
- Asian-centered / BIPOC stories
- Slow-burn enemies-to-lovers queer romance
- Editor x author dynamics
- Literary mystery
- Stories in a story
- Emotionally complex and nuanced characters
- Layered storytelling and psychological intrigue
This is Book 1 of a duet which ends in a happily ever after.
Note: This novel will be published on March 2, 2026.
Character art (banner) by: Vittneshou
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