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Puppy Love

An abandoned puppy saved from the cold by a kind boy. An exhausted salaryman who finds unexpected respite in the warm smile of a pet store clerk. How do these two stories entwine…?

Worked to the bone by his exploitative company, Inukai is at the end of his rope when he happens to pass by a pet shop and befriends Hoshi, a welcoming staff member. Inspired by the adorable puppies and Hoshi’s support, Inukai is determined to change jobs and work toward a life where he can have his own dog. But change is hard, and Inukai’s dreams are nearly at a standstill when Hoshi approaches him and declares that he’ll help, because “I’m the dog you saved all those years ago!”

Biographical Notes:

Tsuchida Haru is a Japanese manga artist known for her Boys Love titles, including Shippo no Koi, Otameshi Kousai Boys, and Nekokaburi Polarity. Shippo no Koi was published in English as Puppy Love by Tokyopop under its Love x Love imprint digitally on February 28, 2022 and in print on June 14, 2022.

Title Notes:

A sweet, fluffy romance story about the power of empathy, and the importance of self-care.

Adorable fluffy animal antics alongside a burgeoning romantic relationship.

A softer Boys Love title for fans who want something less explicit.

More details on Tsuchida Haru:

Tsuchida Haru’s Twitter Page

More works by Tsuchida Haru