A turbulent spin-off?! “Hadakeru Kaibutsu, Vol. 1” by Ogeretsu Tanaka（おげれつたなか）

We’re introducing “Hadakeru Kaibutsu, Vol. 1” from Shinshokan, Dear+ COMICS!

The following is quoted from the back cover. This review does touch on the story’s content! If you just want a quick overview!! I’d be happy if you read only the red text and highlighted sections.

“It’s my first time… feeling such a painfully awkward kind of love.”…———

Starting out as friends with benefits, Shuna and Hayashida eventually become lovers. Hayashida carries a past in which he once lashed out at a former partner. Even so, Shuna chose to embrace him, past and all—but on the wall of Hayashida’s room, a photograph of his former self, wearing a radiant smile he no longer shows, never disappeared.

Then one day, Shuna receives a transfer order to the Osaka branch……

Hayashida, the “monster” covered in piercing scars, and Shuna, who has only ever known carefully managed love. What Ogeretsu Tanaka（おげれつたなか）lays bare is the meaning of “love,” and the story that follows after it.

From Shinshokan, Dear+ COMICS “Hadakeru Kaibutsu, Vol. 1”

We’ve been waiting for it—the long-awaited spin-off sequel centered on Hayashidais finally here…!!

This is a sequel to the series that follows “Sabi ta Yoru demo Koi wa Sasayaku” and “Renai Ruby no Tadashii Furikata,” which I previously introduced on this blog. The previous installment ended at a point where, even amid all the emotional heaviness, I found myself hoping that some kind of thread might still connect and lead forward… So with (my own lingering feelings about unresolved issues from the past), I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen after they finally reached the happiness right in front of them. And when I learned that there would be a sequel, I nearly burst into a celebratory dance…!!（pause for breath here）

With Hayashida becoming even more tempting and the spiciness turned up a notch, there’s no stopping what starts to spill over…!!

It’s honestly outrageous—Hayashida’s allure. People often use the term “seductive type,” but it doesn’t even come close to capturing it; Hayashida is so passionate that he grabs hold of your heart itself and sends your emotions into turmoil. Absolutely incredible. The two haven’t revealed everything to each other yet, but when Shuna receives his transfer order to Osaka, their relationship deepens all at once. It’s simply irresistible…!!!

After receiving his transfer order to the Osaka branch and moving there, an unexpected encounter awaits Shuna. At a bar he visits with his boss, he comes face to face with “Yumi,” the person from the photograph posted on the wall of Hayashida’s home. At first, Shuna isn’t completely sure—but when he sees that familiar smile, identical to the one in the photo, he gathers the courage to ask, only to find that it really is him. Unsure whether he should dig into the past or leave it untouched, yet firmly deciding that he wants to embrace everything regardless, Shuna resolves to share these feelings with Hayashida.

A bond that only the people involved themselves could ever truly understand.

Hayashida struggles with the thought that they can never return to a relationship where they can simply meet and talk. Shuna, who has never before been overwhelmed by feelings this strong—wanting to know someone so deeply, to protect them, and to support them in all his past relationships, is also thrown into confusion, yet tries to face his own beliefs anew. It’s a wonderful work where the bittersweet yet intense surge of emotions keeps you on edge, drawing you in deeper and deeper the more you learn what lies ahead.

Additionally, in the special edition with bonus booklet, “Azami”, you can read a story from Hayashida and Yumi’s past. It delves into why Hayashida became so emotionally distorted, and how his relationship with Yumi came to be. Please note that this booklet includes reversible dynamics (where roles shift), so those who are sensitive to depictions of violence or reversible elements should proceed with caution…!! That said, it’s deeply moving, and if possible, I truly hope you’ll experience it together with the main story and immerse yourself in its uniquely compelling world…!