Samako Nanato's New Manga Series 'Short-Term Marriage, With an Ex-Lover' Begins
Samako Nanato's highly anticipated new manga series 'Short-Term Marriage, With an Ex-Lover' (originally titled つかの間の結婚は、元恋人と) launched on the Japanese digital manga platform OUR FEEL on June 18. The series begins with a bachelor marriage counselor who, despite his professional success, accidentally runs into his ex-lover from the past. This encounter turns both their lives in an unexpected direction.
Nanato's new work follows in the footsteps of her previous romantic drama series. The author is known for series such as 'Love Never Ends' and 'Never Say It Again'. Loved especially for her deep exploration of emotional conflicts and the inner worlds of characters, Nanato this time tackles the theme of 'reuniting with an ex-lover' from a different angle. The protagonist is a marriage counselor who gives advice to others but avoids confronting his own feelings.
The OUR FEEL platform is known for focusing on romantic and drama manga that appeal especially to female readers. Previously, popular series such as 'While Waiting for You' and 'Boundaries of Forbidden Love' were published on the platform. With Nanato's new series, the platform aims to increase interest in stories themed around rekindling past relationships. According to industry analysts, demand for 'second chance' romance has grown significantly in recent years, especially on digital platforms.
Right after the first chapter was released, it quickly trended on Japanese social media, with readers particularly praising the protagonist's internal conflict and the mysterious personality of the ex-lover. In an interview, Nanato said, 'In this story, I wanted to convey the courage to face the past and that sometimes the right person is actually the one closest to us.' For now, it has not been announced how many chapters the series will have or whether it will be published in print volumes. However, OUR FEEL is expected to release regular weekly chapters.
For readers who love romantic drama and the theme of past relationships, 'Short-Term Marriage, With an Ex-Lover' already stands out as a must-read. When new chapters will be released and whether the series will maintain its popularity in the future are eagerly watched. If you are looking for a character-driven romantic manga with emotional depth, you can read the first chapter on OUR FEEL.
