Yumeka, Sumomo

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Yumeka Sumomo is the pen name adopted by this female creator, born under the Taurus zodiac sign, for her predominantly shounen-ai works beginning in January 2006. Her serialized stories have appeared in the magazines Craft published by Taiyo Tosho, Asuka by Kadokawa Shoten, and Rooster by Shobunka. Additionally, she has served as the chief illustrator for Shosetsu Eclipse (Ohta Shuppan), Shosetsu Chara (Tokuma Shoten), and Shosetsu b-Boy (Biblos). Before gaining widespread recognition under her primary name, she was known to fans as Sasshi (さっし), operating under the circle Chikyuu-ya (地球弥) since March 2002. This alias is used for her doujinshi, which include titles based on franchises such as Gundam W, One Piece, and Naruto. She also utilizes the pen name Sahara Mizu (佐原 ミズ) for her predominantly seinen works, a pseudonym active since January 2006. Under this name, her works have been published in Kodansha's Afternoon, Shueisha's Melody, and Shinchosha's Comic Bunch. Furthermore, she writes shoujo works under the name Sahara Keita (佐原 恵太), also starting in January 2006, with publications in Kodansha magazines including Dessert, The Dessert, and Dessert Special. In her epilogues, she frequently expresses that while she remains unsatisfied with her own output, she holds deep gratitude for her colleagues. There are also rumors suggesting she works as a layout artist for Studio Ghibli.