Years go by, and Hikaru is finally starting to move on with his life. He has built a successful career as a manga artist and has even started dating someone new. However, his life is turned upside down when he receives an unexpected visit from his ex-boyfriend, Hirotaka. The two had lost touch over the years, and Hikaru had assumed that he would never have to deal with Hirotaka again. But here he is, standing in front of Hikaru, looking every bit as arrogant and entitled as he did during their relationship.
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In real life, narcissistic exes rarely admit fault. In fiction, Nagi Hikaru must eventually see the protagonist’s worth. Whether he grovels or gets destroyed, the narrative forces his acknowledgment. That is the fantasy: not just revenge, but validation . Years go by, and Hikaru is finally starting
Modern readers skim titles in less than a second. A title that lays out the entire premise— "I hate my ex-boyfriend, but something is forcing us to make up/make a deal" —tells the audience exactly what kind of emotional roller coaster they are buying into. The two had lost touch over the years,