

Title : Necktie and Praying Mantis
Nekutai to Kamakiri
ネクタイとカマキリ
Nekutai to Kamakiri
ネクタイとカマキリ
Story and Art : Ayu Yamane
アユ・ヤマネ

A hardworking salaryman, Natsuki has one weakness: he is scared of bugs. After work colleague Tokita rescues him from one pesky praying mantis, Natsuki falls for Tokita and confesses to him. Tokita, though not initially attracted to men, accepts Natsuki’s feelings and deepens their relationship. But, when Natsuki faces pressure to have a family and marry, Natsuki realizes he might fear more than just insects… This collection of short stories also includes “Firework of Daisies,” “A Normal Life,” “Those Who Sin Against Us,” and other touching stories by Ayu Yamane!



©Ayu Yamane