Female Classmate

A classmate of Minoru's who works at a bakery and recognizes Susumu.

Susumu is seen being intimate with Minoru. Later, he is shown struggling to meet his manga deadlines, complaining about drawing backgrounds, and receiving help from his assistants.

Minoru's sister asks him to do chores.

Taira encounters Susumu on the street and later helps him with his manga work alongside Ao-chan.

Koharu is a fujoshi who meets Minoru.

Susumu's editor discusses the differences between commercial BL and doujinshi, and the expectations of readers.