Cold Heart in NEW YORK isn’t just a sequel—it’s a plunge into the deep end. If TOKYO was painful, NEW YORK is brutal. This book strips the characters bare, emotionally and psychologically, and forces them—and us—to sit with every awful, intimate consequence of what came before.

Akizawa is a mess of contradictions: obsessive, childish, emotionally unhinged... and yet, his desperation feels so raw it becomes impossible to ignore. Watching him unravel from Kusuda’s rejection is harrowing. And Kusuda? He doesn’t just suffer—he shatters. The fear, trauma, and helplessness he experiences are... more>> deeply uncomfortable to read, but heartbreakingly real.

What makes this story so strange and powerful is that despite how dark and violent it gets, there’s a faint thread of hope running through it. Not redemption, exactly—but a question: Can love still exist after this? And if so, what does it look like? By the end, I didn’t know whether I wanted them to be together or never speak again—but I couldn't stop reading.

This book is exhausting, disturbing, and emotionally complex. It doesn't offer a clean resolution, but it does show growth, however small. If you're someone who can sit with pain and ambiguity and still look for meaning in the mess, this is an unforgettable ride. Just... don’t read it on a bad day. <<less