Read on Renta!:
The Coffee Shop Owner Knows Nothing About Love

Japanese title:
マスターは恋を知らない
Master Ha Koi wo shiranai

Author:
Io Amaki (Twitter:@io_amaki)

It’s officially (almost) fall, and you know what that means — time to whip out the comfy sweaters, don the snazzy scarves, and (if you’re anything like me) inject pumpkin spice latte directly into your veins!

…That’s what I keep telling myself, anyway, in my feeble attempt to convince myself that summer is truly behind us despite the enduring heat and humidity here in Tokyo.

Regardless of the climate you currently find yourself in, the period between the height of summer and Spooky Season™ is a great time to relax with some comforting BL.

In the spirit of flavorful fall-themed drinks, today I’ve got a sweet manga recommendation for you involving a pure-hearted coffee shop owner, a hot guy in a suit, and a pinch of commentary on the effects of gentrification. And, unlike the tragically short limited-time run of the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks Japan, this offering’s available year-round!

Continue reading “Romance Brewing in Io Amaki’s “The Coffee Shop Owner Knows Nothing About Love”” →