Akihiko Yamabushi is a famous author currently working on a new novel. With a recent switch in editors, he’s been trying to feel out the new guy, Aiichiro Enomoto. Something about him reminds Akihiko of a puppy dog. Maybe it’s the way he wags his theoretical tail when Akihiko praises his documents. Or maybe it’s the way he can only fathom being devoted to one person and one person only. It’s cute. To Akihiko, though, what’s not cute is when that ‘one person’ for Aiichiro ends up being the author himself! Maybe the young editor is confusing his admiration with love? Ugh, what a pain…

Source: Manga Planet

A sweet & spicy spinoff of Star and Hedgehog, featuring Harukiyo’s big brother, Akihiko!

Laid-back novelist Akihiko and his earnest new editor, Aiichirō (a.k.a. Ai-chan), are faced with an unexpected dynamic shift when Ai-chan walks in on Akihiko in bed with a man— and bursts into tears.

Ai-chan confesses his feelings for Akihiko, but since Akihiko has no interest in anything serious, the best he can offer Ai-chan is a steamy, semi-professional friendship with decidedly unprofessional benefits.

In spite of Akihiko’s efforts to keep things casual, Ai-chan slowly begins to unearth the details of Akihiko’s mud-caked romantic past, doggedly pawing his way to the wounded heart of the elusive fox he fell in love with…

Source: TOKYOPOP

Official English Translations: Manga Planet TOKYOPOP