Episodes
S1 E1 - Truth Is Stranger Than Fiction
April 9, 200824minMisaki wants to get into Mitsuhashi University, but his grades are less than stellar. So he gets a new tutor, the famous author Akihiko Usami! However, Akihiko has a secret: using a pen name, he writes explicit novels starring himself and Misaki's brotherFree trial of CrunchyrollS1 E2 - There's No Use Crying Over Spilt Milk
April 16, 200824minThrough a strange twist of events, Misaki finds himself living with Akihiko. As he tries to sort out his feelings for his strange new roommate, Misaki can't help but notice that Akihiko has found a new object of admiration for his boy's love novels...Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E3 - Knock, and It Shall Be Opened to You
April 23, 200824minHiroki is mired down by unrequited love. But just as his life hits its lowest point, he has a chance meeting with a man who never lets anything hold him back: Nowaki. And Nowaki's about to take him on a whirlwind ride that'll turn everything upside-down.Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E4 - The Fear Is Often Greater Than the Danger Itself
April 30, 200824minAkihiko may write boy's love novels, but he also writes mainstream books that have won several awards. As such, he has a very close relationship with his editor; she even has a key to his apartment. Could there be more between those two than meets the eyeFree trial of CrunchyrollS1 E5 - Meeting Is the Beginning of Parting
May 7, 200824minFive years after Hiroki and Nowaki met, Nowaki disappeared without a trace. But then one day, a postcard arrived in the mail: "I will be returning on May 30th." Hiroki is swept up again, fighting between love and hatred for the unpredictable Nowaki.Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E6 - Turning a Misfortune Into a Blessing
May 14, 200824minNowaki has set the time and place: tonight at 7, in front of the restaurant where they always used to eat. Now it's up to Hiroki to choose... will he meet Nowaki there, or will he decide that he's had enough of being strung along, and end the relationshipFree trial of CrunchyrollS1 E7 - Spare the Rod and Spoil the Child
May 21, 200824minMisaki can't help but wonder... are he and Akihiko actually "going out"? They don't seem to have the kind of lovey-dovey relationship that most couples do. So Akihiko settles the problem swiftly, by declaring that they're going out on a date!Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E8 - Travelers Have No Need for Shame
May 28, 200824minMisaki's brother and guardian, Takahiro, had moved to Osaka. Thus Misaki was living with Akihiko. But now Takahiro is coming back, and he wants Misaki to live with him again. Misaki can't say no to his brother, so does that mean saying goodbye to Akahiko?Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E9 - Tenderness Is Not Just for the Sake of Others
June 4, 200824minHiroki was once in love with Akihiko, but the two actually started out as childhood friends. Hiroki still carries memories of that time, when he ran to his secret hiding place, and found a stoic, grey-haired boy sitting hidden among the trees...Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E10 - Young Men, Be Bold
June 11, 200824minYou always seems to shrug off the cares of the world with a joke and a smile. But he does have problems, even if he doesn't let them show. Like what to do about Shinobu, a student who is adamant that he loves You, and it's their destiny to be together.Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E11 - You Tend to Do Well at the Things You Enjoy
June 18, 200824minShinobu is still determined to get You to love him, no matter what. But what Shinobu doesn't realize is that his relentless advances toward You are dredging up old memories that You would have rather left buried.Free trial of CrunchyrollS1 E12 - There's No Such Thing as a Chance Encounter
June 25, 200824minAkihiko's latest novel was a huge success. Now he's surrounded by gifts from well-wishers, and being whisked away to a dinner party with famous publishers. Misaki wants to congratulate Akihiko too, but he'll have to find a gift that comes from the heart!Free trial of Crunchyroll