W x Y

Yokoda Takashi has drawn erotic artwork his whole life as a means of expressing his sexuality. He is a manga artist for a monthly magazine, creating an erotic comedy series featuring a character named Aimi, loosely inspired by his niece of the same name. He hides his work from his family, fearing backlash for using his niece’s name in such a context. As his manga gains popularity and moves to a weekly publication, the pressure to maintain creative output increases, along with the risk of his secret being discovered. He must balance the demands of a faster release schedule with the need to keep his identity concealed.