
Sarou no Ryoshuu
砂牢の虜囚
A series of standalone stories, some connected, concludes with a chapter that ties together all the male leads. In one, Hibiki, an assistant to a businessman, reconnects with Prince Zyad after a one-night encounter in Japan when he is wrongly imprisoned in Zyad's homeland. Another follows Yura, who manipulates Shirase after learning about his same-sex relationship, unaware Shirase has a more serious secret. Kayano investigates a spy within the ministry, suspecting his former friend and lover, Takashina. Asami, a targeted analyst, is protected by Saeki, a former one-night stand, complicating their dynamic. Kuga, a hotel employee, is assigned to assist Touno, a businessman with a shared past in college. The final piece observes each couple at 6 a.m. across different cities.