Even Shojo Beat was willing to get a little raunchier than usual this year with titles like this one.
YAKUZA LOVER (Koi to Dangan), by Nozomi Mino. First published in 2018 and first published in North America in 2021.
PLOT:
Yuri's ready to find herself a boyfriend, but she refuses to settle for just any loser. By chance she meets Toshiomi Oya, the second-in-command of the local yakuza clan. He's captivated by her beauty and fiery temper and she in turn finds herself drawn to his good looks, elegant manner, and dangerous allure. Their passion for one another cannot be contained, but can their love withstand the perils that Toshiomi must face on a regular basis?
