When Akiyama Kaito returns to rural Japan after his grandfather's death, all he wants is peace, quiet, and maybe a life crisis nap or two. Inheriting an old countryside house sounds simple enough... until he accidentally unseals a thousand-year-old yokai in the backyard shed. And not just any yokai- Haru-no-Mikoto: breathtaking, dramatic, absolutely naked, and extremely convinced that Kaito is now his destined beloved. Suddenly Kaito's new life includes: - An ancient forest spirit trying to learn what a "meme" is - Blossoms raining from the ceiling every time Haru gets emotional - A suspiciously clingy protector who has zero concept of personal space - And an artist's block Kaito can't shake-until Haru offers to be his muse... in ways Kaito is NOT prepared to handle The world has changed in a thousand years. Love hasn't. And Haru is determined to prove that some souls are meant to find each other- even if they're a millennium late. A fantasy rom-com full of magic, chaos, slow-burn yearning, and one very clingy yokai boyfriend. 🌸 Fantasy Romance 🌸 Modern x Mythical 🌸 Human × Yokai 🌸 Slow Burn but Also Not Really 😭 🌸 Accidental Soulmates 🌸 Fish-Out-of-Water Comedy 🌸 Touch-Starved Ancient Boyfriend 🌸 Clingy Golden Retriever Love Interest 🌸 Magical Domesticity 🌸 Found Family

Istanbul, 1820 The scent of jasmine and spices lingered in the warm night air as the Bosphorus reflected the silver glow of the moon. Beyond the palaces and grand mansions, beneath the domes and minarets, the city hummed with life-merchants haggling in the markets, the calls to prayer echoing in the distance, the laughter of noblemen and diplomats filling opulent halls. In one such mansion, illuminated by the golden glow of hundreds of candles, music and conversation swirled through the air. Tonight was a night of politics and diplomacy, of whispered alliances and careful smiles. And yet, among all the powerful men gathered, among all the veiled women moving like delicate shadows through the halls- Two lives were about to collide. Two people who, by every rule of their worlds, should have never met. And yet, destiny had already begun weaving their fates together. Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are either the product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or real events is purely coincidental. While I have made every effort to maintain historical accuracy, certain aspects of the time, cultural practices, and events have been adapted, altered, or dramatized for the sake of storytelling. This novel does not claim to be a precise historical record but rather a work that blends historical elements with fiction to create an engaging narrative. This book is a work of © İlgin Marel, 2025 . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission.