In this final volume, the characters must come to terms with everything they’ve endured—both the pain they caused and the pain they carry. With subtle... more>> growth and careful distance, the story moves toward a quiet, hard-earned resolution. Featuring new short stories and glimpses into the lives of beloved characters, this volume offers closure without forgetting the past. A gentle, emotionally resonant finale to the COLD series, where healing, love, and accountability come full circle. <<less

The fragile balance between Kusuda and Akizawa is tested when trust begins to unravel. Set against the backdrop of a foreign city, this installment explores... more>> the limits of love, obsession, and personal boundaries. Tense and emotionally raw, it asks what remains when connection is pushed to the breaking point—and whether healing is even possible. <<less

When Kusuda chooses a troubled former actor as the face of his brand, he never expects to be pulled into a complicated and unpredictable connection.... more>> What begins as a professional collaboration soon spirals into something more intense, unsettling, and deeply personal. As the boundaries blur between obligation, manipulation, and genuine emotion, Kusuda finds himself navigating a situation far beyond his control. A gripping, emotionally charged spin-off from the COLD series. <<less

Tsurutani is an unremarkable salaryman working in the inventory management department of a major food company. Though still in his late forties, his graying hair and weary demeanor make him appear older than his years. One day, he is summoned by the company president, Togawa, and assigned an unexpected and overwhelming task: to entertain executives from an overseas partner company in hopes of securing a crucial business alliance.... more>>

Initially refusing, believing himself unsuited for such an important role, Tsurutani is stunned when the true nature of the “entertainment” is revealed—it involves offering his body.

Driven by a sense of obligation to the company that gave him everything, Tsurutani reluctantly agrees. When he arrives at the appointed location, he finds two American men waiting for him... and thus begins a night that will irrevocably alter the course of his life. <<less

"Why would someone 17 years older than me fall in love with me?" College student Kadowaki, who’s clueless about romance, can’t help but be baffled by the unwavering feelings that math professor Matsushita has for him. ... more>>

If only love, like math, had clear rules and formulas...

This side story of Unrequited Love focuses on Kadowaki's perspective and also includes a special short story featuring Mikasa and Yoshimoto. <<less

"Unrequited Love" tells the story of Mikasa, a pure-hearted yet oblivious boy who is devoted and earnest, and his complex relationship with his former classmate... more>> Yoshimoto—a tsundere who, despite his prickly demeanor, takes the lead in their budding romance after Mikasa unexpectedly announces his plans to get married. <<less

This age-gap Omegaverse story follows Kawachi, an Omega striving to live as a Beta, whose plans are disrupted by an unexpected incident just before his 35th birthday.... more>>

Inukai, a young Alpha from the sales department who has secretly admired Kawachi, steps in to help, intertwining their lives in ways neither expected.

This is a heartfelt story of love, family, and personal growth between a devoted younger Alpha and a kind-hearted Omega pursuing a new path in life. <<less

During their second-year sports festival, Nishizaki found himself drawn to Nagano, whose unexpected coolness caught his eye. Intrigued, Nishizaki tried to get Nagano’s attention, but the more his usual tactics failed, the more frustrated—and serious—he became about pursuing him. ... more>>

By the time he managed to win Nagano over, Nishizaki's own interest had waned, and their fleeting romance came to an abrupt end. Yet, their story didn’t end with high school. Years later, fate brings them back together, forcing them to confront old feelings and navigate a complicated dynamic shaped by their changed circumstances. <<less

This is a story about a spiteful man who gets kidnapped and subjected to revenge by a former subordinate he bullied into quitting.... more>>

Characters:

The capable, gay ex-subordinate (seme) × the straight ex-boss (uke) whose only skill is political maneuvering.

The seme is determined to thoroughly settle his grudge, so the story contains many intense and graphic scenes.

If you’re uncomfortable with depictions of confinement that strip away human dignity, this may be a difficult read. <<less

Yamamura, a small-time con artist drowning in gambling debt, gets unexpected news of an inheritance from a relative he barely remembers. Elated, he soon finds... more>> out there’s a catch—he must care for his cousin Hirokuni, who was kidnapped as a child and raised in the jungle. Unfamiliar with civilization, Hirokuni is a challenge. Reluctantly, Yamamura takes him in, planning to abandon him if things go wrong. <<less

In their youth, Kunihiko admired Isamu for his athleticism and carefree spirit. As they grew older, their paths began to diverge, and Kunihiko struggled to... more>> understand the changes in his friend. When Isamu shares unexpected news, Kunihiko is forced to confront emotions he had long kept hidden. This novel explores the complexities of friendship, self-discovery, and unspoken feelings as two men navigate the shifting dynamics of their relationship over the years. <<less

Because of his foolish way of living, Momota lost both his home and family. Just when he was about to give up on life, a... more>> police officer passing by by chance stopped him. Irritated by the officer’s strict sense of justice, Momota throws an absurd demand at the officer Hamauzu: “Sleep with me.” However, Hamauzu, risking everything, saves Momota. From that moment on, Momota vows to live for him... A single-minded love begins to change everything. <<less

Kenji Yachi (谷地健司) was laid off from the foreign company where he had worked for nearly 20 years. Now, over 40 years old, he started... more>> a part-time job at a bento shop. As he was healing from the shock of being laid off and living peacefully, Haruno (榛野) suddenly appeared before him. Haruno was an elite who had graduated from an American graduate school and was the younger boss who had coldly informed Yachi of his dismissal. Although Yachi wished to never see him again because it reminded him of the feeling of being declared incompetent, Haruno came to the shop every weekend, bought a bento, and started talking to him. What are his true intentions...? <<less

Uno had a love he couldn't forget. Even after graduation, he continued to have an unrequited crush on Murakami, a college classmate who was well-liked... more>> by everyone. Determined to put an end to these feelings, Uno decides to do so at a friend's wedding. However, he discovers that Murakami, who was supposed to attend, has gone missing after accumulating debt. Having lost everything, Murakami had become homeless. In an effort to end his feelings, Uno takes Murakami in and they start living together. <<less