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Author Sayoko Kobayashi's Unique Heartbreak Novel "Everyone is Bad at Love" Released Today! Buzzing with "It Hits So Hard" Reviews!

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Published May 20, 2026 8:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 2:09 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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This unique heartbreak story, which depicts a university student's struggles with romance in the age of social media, is already gaining buzz for its highly relatable and "piercing" narrative.
The book, a unique heartbreak story about a university student's struggles with love in the social media era, is gaining significant buzz for its highly relatable and "piercing" narrative.
This unique heartbreak novel explores the romantic difficulties of a modern university student in the age of SNS and is already generating significant buzz for its high level of empathy and thought-provoking story.

Author Sayoko Kobayashi's new novel, "Everyone is Bad at Love," was released on May 20th. This unique heartbreak story, which depicts a university student's struggles with romance in the age of social media, is already gaining buzz for its highly relatable and "piercing" narrative.

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Published: May 20, 2026

Sayoko Kobayashi's third novel, "Everyone is Bad at Love," is a one-of-a-kind "heartbreak novel" themed around university students and SNS in the Reiwa era. For the protagonist Jinta, a first-year university student, saying "I love you" to a girl is harder than getting 1,000 "likes." Raised in Tokyo with everything on subscription, he has yet to find something he's passionate enough to bet his life on. Surrounded by loving parents, a high-achieving sister, and an overbearing but lovable childhood friend, he wants for nothing and has good friends at university. Yet, for some reason, only his love life doesn't go well. What is the cause of this? A painful yet fresh, unique heartbreak novel!

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Announced　May 20, 2026 8:00 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ

What is the release date of Sayoko Kobayashi's novel 'Everyone is Bad at Love'?

The novel 'Everyone is Bad at Love' by Sayoko Kobayashi was released on May 20th.

Which author wrote the heartbreak novel titled 'Everyone is Bad at Love'?

Sayoko Kobayashi is the author of the heartbreak novel 'Everyone is Bad at Love'.

What is the title of Sayoko Kobayashi's new novel released on May 20th?

The title of Sayoko Kobayashi's new novel released on May 20th is 'Everyone is Bad at Love'.

How are readers responding to 'Everyone is Bad at Love' by Sayoko Kobayashi?

Readers are responding to 'Everyone is Bad at Love' with reviews like 'It Hits So Hard'.

What theme does 'Everyone is Bad at Love' explore in its narrative?

'Everyone is Bad at Love' explores a university student's romance struggles in the social media age.

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