Series by 一条ゆかり

Natalie, a privileged young girl raised by her affluent parents in France during World War II, meets Francis, an orphan boy adopted by her family as her brother. Despite their upbringing as siblings, Natalie develops romantic feelings for Francis, leading to a forbidden attraction that stirs tension within their household. At 16, Natalie faces a devastating loss that deepens her emotional turmoil and strengthens her bond with Francis. Their relationship, opposed by those around them, drives them to desperate actions, testing their resolve. Set against a backdrop of wealth and tragedy, their connection unfolds through intense, heartfelt moments.

Hiroaki Takeda is your average 17-year-old high schooler—decent looks, a girlfriend, and a typical teenage life. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Ko Gogokuji, the class president with a hidden side: by night, he's a host-for-hire, selling "love" for 50,000 yen a night. Drawn into Ko's shadowy world, Hiroaki's once-ordinary days spiral into chaos as he navigates the blurred lines between love, desire, and morality.