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Panic prickled his skin. He had thrown that story away—literally tossed it into a trash bin outside the school library after his then-boyfriend, Masamune Takano, had broken his heart. How did it end up here? And why was it submitted to his department?

“N-nothing! Just a rejection pile.”

Some manuscripts, he learned, never truly get rejected. Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi

Ritsu Onodera prided himself on one thing above all else: his professionalism. After transferring to the shoujo manga editorial department of Marukawa Publishing, he had sworn off personal feelings. No more nepotism allegations, no more emotional attachments. Just work. Panic prickled his skin

“We’re rejecting it,” Ritsu said firmly. And why was it submitted to his department

Takano snatched it. His eyes scanned the first page. Then he laughed—a low, dangerous sound that made Ritsu’s soul leave his body.