Title: "Unlikely Encounter"
Protagonist, Taro, finds himself transported to another world or wakes up from an accident, only to discover that he's been gone for a week. A teacher, Mr. Nakahara, reveals that Taro is the first boy to ever set foot in this new world. Confused and disoriented, Taro struggles to adjust.
As he navigates this new reality, Taro meets a boy named Kaito, who initially rejects him. Their interactions start with teasing and fighting, but eventually, they engage in passionate and intense encounters. Despite their rough start, they begin to develop feelings for each other.
However, their relationship is put to the test as they face challenges from their surroundings and their own emotions. Can they overcome their differences and accept each other, or will their love remain a secret?
Themes: Boys Love, Fantasy, Romance, Self-Discovery
Genre: BL, Yaoi
An exhausted university student harbours a dangerous secret: he is a Charmer, an illegal type of human who can mind control individuals using his instrument. A talented musician, Atlas gets called to play for the King's personal court. Faced with the frustrating presence of Kaito Zarka, the youngest Bloodbinder Prince, the two are forced to work together in order to discover a cure to the Alkinate, a fatal sickness that turns cartilage into bone, which Atlas happens to suffer from. All the while Atlas attempts to evade suspicion from Kai's older brother Akemi who is hell-bent on exposing Atlas's secret.
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* First Place in the Celestial Stardust mini-awards
* Winner of the Celestia Cove Awards Fantasy
* Winner of Celestia Cove Awards Romance
* First place in the Love Song Awards General (LGBTQ) Fiction
* Second place in the Blossom Mini Awards for best dialogue
* Book of the month for the Pride Reads Server (Feb 2024)
*Reached #8 in the OriginalWork tag (17/10/2023)
Cover art by @uly.grom.ana (on Instagram)