Aibu

A collection of short stories by Yuu Higashino explores love and desire in unexpected circumstances. In "A Beast's Pure Love," college student Takafumi is kidnapped by mob boss Kidou and held captive on his estate, where he faces daily harassment. Meanwhile, "A Confused Heart" follows spoiled rich boy Tsubaki, who meets his match in the new professor Sonoda.

Other tales delve into power dynamics and tangled emotions, from a tyrant's love to a clumsy student council president. Each story presents characters caught in situations where control and vulnerability collide, forcing them to confront their true feelings.