Marvelous Heartbreak

素晴らしい失恋

Subarashii Shitsuren

Naitou, a salaryman, finds himself dissatisfied in both love and work. He engages in casual relationships with several women but still feels unfulfilled. At his job, he secretly harbors feelings for his boss, who only ever scolds him for arriving late because of his restless nights and views him as nothing more than an assistant. One evening, his routine is disrupted when a stranger shows up at his door. This collection also includes: My Boss, My Secretary, which follows an oblivious company president, a strict secretary, a suspicious loan shark, and an impending financial crisis, exploring how these chaotic elements play out. Land of Pleasure details a corporate retreat to a tropical destination that takes a strange turn due to an unconventional tour guide and unexpected events. The Supplicant features a husband and his brother dealing with the emotional fallout after a sudden death. The Greatest Love focuses on former Section Chief Masaki, who considers his temporary role as President Shirasaki's secretary a privilege. However, he has fallen deeply in love with the President, who remains devoted to his spouse, making any reciprocation unlikely. To manage his unrequited feelings, Masaki seeks solace in secret trips to a gay adult cinema. The situation changes when the President discovers Masaki's sexual orientation and his private activities. Finally, The Face of Love is an additional story linked to a character from Koi wo Shimashou, depicting what businesspeople daydream about during boring meetings.

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