Tattooed Love
Nights Before Night
Story of Shiro's pimp. Haru is a former Yakuza who runs a brothel, called Rain (named after his late lover). Haru is an insomniac, since his lover died almost 11 years ago. Although no longer a Yakuza, an old Yakuza acquaintance of Haru's comes to him with a job: act as guardian for the boss' youngest son, (and brother to Rain). Haru is unnerved by the young punk, who looks so much like the late Rain. The two constantly butt heads, until one afternoon Haru is taking a nap in his office. The punk finds him, Haru and touches his cheek. Haru wakes, disoriented, and calls the punk by Rain's name! Quickly realising his error, and embarrassed, Haru does to the bathroom to compose himself. What follows is the budding relationship between Haru and the punk. So glad Haru was able to find peace and love!
Maigo no Kare to Kuma no Onegai
Bear and Ronet. Ronet, a former forest dweller, does odd jobs, mostly fighting and killing. One day, a young, effeminate boy is being attacked outside of Ronet's house. The disturbance draws Ronet outside, where he finds and rescues a boy named Bear. Bear is a forest dweller, come to the city to find a guide to take him to the cursed forest. Recognizing Ronet's tattoo, Bear enlists Roberts help as a guide. Bear and Ronet must lift the curse to save Bear's life, and help Ronet finally find the family he's been missing.
Utsukushii Karada
Story of a muse, Michiru, who dedicated his life, and ultimately his body to his sense is art. When Michiru meets tattoo artist Yuuji, he finally falls in love. This however, throws Michiru's world upside down and insecurities surface.
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