Four years ago, Kirika Amano’s older brother became a shut-in. Since then, he’s barely even left his own room, constantly working on something at his desk. When Kirika finally finds out what he’s been doing all that time, she’s shocked — her brother creates boys love comics! Not only that, but it turns out that he’s actually quite good at it, and he’s got a dedicated fanbase. Even though Kirika doesn’t understand her brother’s hobbies or the fandom that surrounds him, he’s still family. Maybe if she helps him sell his comics, she can convince him to step outside into the world again and greet his fans in person.
a comedy about being in fandom. participating in fandom and how it brings people out of their shells if they’re supported and loved enough. and also bl
i found myself not really vibing with this until like. the very end. when i closed the book and went “maybe if i think about it i’ll like it” and then i thought “well, it’s about social anxiety and the support fandom gives to people” and then i nodded and moved on
