Highest rank reached was #7 in Japanese ♡
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The Yakuza - Within
Komorebi, a place that never sleeps, is teeming with people from dawn till dusk. It's renowned as the Pleasure district for a good reason. From arcades and eateries to love hotels and hostess clubs, there's something for everyone. However, lurking beneath the surface lies Komorebi's shadowy underbelly, where low-life thugs and goons thrive. It is here that the Hagashi Family, the dominant force of the Magokoro Clan, calls home.
Ryu Hagashi has devoted his entire existence to his family's enterprise, aspiring to become a remarkable leader like those who came before him. His ultimate objective is to safeguard his family and the one individual who holds the most significance in his heart. However, he soon realizes that ensuring her safety means keeping her at a distance from himself.
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Kurayami, the place where the story is set is based on the real life place called Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo. ⛩
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
When Chef Margot loses her beloved restaurant to her cheating ex-fiance, her best friend, single dad Nathan, steps in with an unexpected offer to help her start over. As they collaborate, sparks fly-but can they overcome their complicated pasts for a chance at real love?
Season 4 of The Mechanic
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Margot Taylor thought she had it all: a thriving restaurant and a fiance she adored. But her world crumbled when her fiance abruptly cancelled their wedding and claimed ownership of her cherished restaurant. With her career in tatters and her heart broken, Margot is forced to start over.
Enter Nathan Davis, her loyal best friend and a single dad chasing big dreams of his own. As a partner in the multibillion-pound auto business, Nathan offers her a lifeline-a chance to open a new eatery on the grounds of his new mechanic shop.
As Margot pours her heartbreak into a new dream, her friendship with Nathan deepens into something much more electric. But their growing happiness is threatened when Nathan's ex-wife returns, determined to take their daughter away and upend the new couple's relationship. Caught in chaos, Margot must decide if she has the strength to fight for the life she's building...or let the wounds of her past ruin her future.
Content warning: This story contains depictions of eating disorders that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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