The Romance Manga Artist

Aiko Kuon shows up at his former boyfriend's funeral, where she is approached by his older brother Seiichirou Karibe. He asks that she help him write his romance manga, by dating guys and telling him about it. Seiichirou also takes in his late brother's young son.

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1. E11

   11. What's with Seiichirou? The Conclusion of this Awkward Pure Love Comedy

   Finale 5 years ago

   A year later, Seiichirou is investing, running, cooking, doing anything but writing. Aiko is working for Karen. Seiichirou disappears. Kougo asks Aiko to go to the shore. What will she find?

2. E10

   10. Lovers Date! Has Happiness Blocked the Manga Writer? Beyond Broken Love

   5 years ago

   Aiko and Seiichirou go on their first date. After, Seiichirou has stopped writing, and collapses. Is happiness blocking him from writing? What will Aiko do?

3. E9

   9. After their kiss...

   5 years ago

   Hayase tells Ren et al about Seiichirou kissing Aiko. Seiichirou asks her out on a date. That Maria is a man leaks out. Seiichirou goes to award ceremony going public about his identity.

4. E8

   8. What Happens after She Confesses her Love? Mom from Hell Comes Back! Will the Fake Family Fall Apart?

   5 years ago

   Minami comes back. Aiko thinks all is lost, and tells Seiichirou she will move out. Minami takes Ren shopping, but when Seiichirou finds her she is alone. He finally goes to find Aiko to tell her how he feels.

5. E7

   7. Mom from Hell Returns. The Reason a Romance Cartoonist Cannot Love

   5 years ago

   Ren's mom, Minami, shows up, but Seiichirou tells her to go. It turns out Jun asked Minami to date Seiichirou, but she ended up marrying Jun, then running away. Aiko confesses her love for Seiichirou

6. E6

   6. Out of the blue our hero/heroine's hearts stir! A battle breaks out between the men!!

   5 years ago

   Yuna at 2Story Cafe falls ill, so Aiko fills in for her as a waitress. Cafe manager Nikaidou and Seiichirou argue. Seiichirou saves Aiko from falling, holding her in his arms again. Nikaidou kisses Aiko.

7. E5

   5. Her sis shows up, so they pretend to be lovers!? A new Seiichirou!?

   5 years ago

   Aiko's older sister Ruriko shows up, so Kougo recommends that Aiko and Seiichirou pretend to be in love. Seiichirou initially balks, but Ren is closing in on the truth about the picture Seiichirou drew.

8. E4

   4. Changes from his Life Alone. Acting Cute to Snag a Rich Guy

   5 years ago

   Aiko moves in, but at first, gets in Seiichirou's way. He gets her to go after a rich man, but when this guy turns on her, Seiichirou steps in to defend her.

9. E3

   3. The Ogre's Strange Plan: Forbidden love with a gal-loving teacher

   5 years ago

   Aiko tries to reel in Ren's teacher, Ookura, but he proposes to his girlfriend instead. Aiko's apartment is closing, so Seiichihiro offers her use of a room in his place.

10. E2

    2. Beauty and the Beast! Her next assignment is break up!

    5 years ago

    Karibe orders Aiko to break up with Hayase. She reads Karibe's comic, and realizes his skill. After much agonizing, she breaks it off, but doesn't get paid. Her next assignment is to go out with Ren's teacher.

11. E1

    1. Love Mission Start! A manga artist who doesn't know love and a girl who wants to

    5 years ago

    When Aiko goes to her boyfriend's funeral, his older brother asks her to fall in love, so he can portray it in his popular manga. Aiko takes the job, and meets Rugby fan Tsuyoshi in a cafe.