Beautiful Things: The Complete Manga Collection

Beautiful Things: The Complete Manga Collection

From Narise Konohara, the author behind The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, comes a touching manga about bittersweet romance.

After a tough breakup, Matsuoka finds solace in a surprising place—his ex-girlfriend’s wardrobe. Donning her outfits, he embarks on nightly escapades that garner a whirlwind of attention, not all of which is welcome. One perilous evening, Matsuoka is rescued from an assault by his unsuspecting co-worker, Hirosue.

Hirosue, an endearing klutz, is completely taken by Matsuoka’s disguised persona and falls head over heels. As Matsuoka thrives in the glow of Hirosue’s adoration, the weight of his secret looms large. How long can he keep his true identity hidden? And what will unfold when Hirosue discovers the truth?

Biographical Notes:

Narise Konohara is an author of Japanese-language novels and manga known for an extensive list of Boys’ Love works, including Beautiful Things, The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions, Cold Sleep, Don’t Worry Mama, Castle Mango, and more.

Nao Inui is an artist and creator of Japanese-language manga, best known for Boys’ Love titles including Midnight Conflict and Beautiful Things.

Title Notes: 

BASED ON A NOVEL IN JAPAN

Narise Konohara is known for Boys’ Love novels and manga, many of which have been published in English, including The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions.

Perfect for fans of the author’s other works, Boy Meets Maria, I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl, and other titles in the hot Boys’ Love genre, especially those that include broader LGBTQ+ themes of cross-dressing and/or gender.

This title has crossover appeal with YA audiences (rated Teen 13+), although its adult characters/topics may make it less appealing to YA audiences.