Taira

Ao-chan arrives to help Susumu with his manga deadlines, bringing Taira along.

Minoru shares intimate moments with Susumu. He later helps Susumu with his manga work and playfully motivates him by mentioning he's wearing sexy underwear.

Koharu is a fujoshi who meets Minoru.

A classmate of Minoru's who confesses her feelings to him but is rejected.

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

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