Le menteur amoureux #[nn]

Two young men are caught in a charged, close-quarters moment on this soft-toned cover — one leaning in with bright blue eyes wide open, the other's expression a mix of surprise and intensity, their hands nearly interlocked in the center of the frame. Shimochi's delicate linework and the scatter of pastel pink hearts and crosses give the whole image a wonderfully bittersweet romantic energy. Published by Hana Book in 2023, Le menteur amoureux looks like a compelling boys' love title for anyone who enjoys emotionally layered stories wrapped in expressive, polished art.