Starts Publishing to Release Two New 'Boys' Love' Novels on May 20 Under its 'BeLuck Bunko' Label

Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kikuji Sekine), which operates the novel submission websites 'No-Ichigo,' 'Berry's Cafe,' and 'Novema!,' will release two new titles from its 'BeLuck Bunko' label in bookstores nationwide starting Wednesday, May 20.

BeLuck Bunko New Release Information https://novema.jp/bookstore/beluck/202605

'A Awkward Story of Being with a Junior Who Hates Me for 365 Days' Author: Yuzu Tsubaki, Illustrator: Ten Hakuto Price: 760 yen + tax, ISBN: 978-4-8137-1931-1 [Synopsis] Mizuno, a student living in a boys' school dormitory, receives an extremely cold reception from his new junior roommate, Sakakibara, from day one. Sakakibara is the popular ace of the basketball team. While wondering why he is the only one disliked, the peace-loving Mizuno continues to talk to him with his characteristic frankness. A misunderstanding is then revealed, and once cleared, Sakakibara's attitude changes drastically. 'It seems I like to tease the one I like,' he says. After realizing his feelings for Mizuno, Sakakibara's affection grows heavier by the day, leading to a BL story of conflicting emotions as Mizuno is swayed by the contradictory behavior of his cheeky junior, who says things like 'I like you a lot, senpai' and 'Just get used to it already.'

'Student BL Anthology: I Want to Keep Watching Over Them!' Authors: Uzura Kakuregi, Taiko Sako, Ryo Nakahara, Ao Fumitsuki Illustrator: 510 Price: 820 yen + tax, ISBN: 978-4-8137-1932-8 [Synopsis] - 'My Silly, Cute Lover' (by Uzura Kakuregi): An ordinary boy, Serizawa, unwittingly goes on a Christmas date in a particular outfit as part of his best friend Shirahashi's secret plan. - 'Come Pick Me Up at the Usual Place' (by Ryo Nakahara): Ritsu, a serious high school student working part-time at a cafe, discovers that a regular customer he's curious about is actually a currently trending high school drummer. - 'It Seems I'm Always in My Classmate's Social Media Photos.' (by Taiko Sako): Narushima, who prefers a peaceful life, is troubled by the fact that he always appears in his classmate Isaki's social media posts, but it turns out there's a reason for it. - 'Us, Who Can't Get It Right.' (by Ao Fumitsuki): Haruto, who suffers from a certain phobia, is helped by his classmate Mukui, whom he thought disliked him, when he suffers an attack.