Nibiiro no Hana [Illustrated]

Name: Nibiiro no Hana (鈍色の華)

Author: Konohara Narise (木原 音瀬)

Synopsis: Tsurutani is an unremarkable salaryman working in the inventory management department of a major food company. Though still in his late forties, his graying hair and weary demeanor make him appear older than his years. One day, he is summoned by the company president, Togawa, and assigned an unexpected and overwhelming task: to entertain executives from an overseas partner company in hopes of securing a crucial business alliance.

Initially refusing, believing himself unsuited for such an important role, Tsurutani is stunned when the true nature of the “entertainment” is revealed—it involves offering his body.

Driven by a sense of obligation to the company that gave him everything, Tsurutani reluctantly agrees. When he arrives at the appointed location, he finds two American men waiting for him... and thus begins a night that will irrevocably alter the course of his life.

Publisher: Libre (リブレ)

Publication date: July, 2017

Illustration: ZAKK

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Genre: Adult, Romance, Yaoi.

Status: Completed

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  1. DahliaOctober 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM

    Thank you so much for your hard work translating this novel 💝. I kind of wish arch one was longer. I wanted to see if Tsurutani help any romantic feelings for his boss or if it really was purely sexual. The couple rings and the "I love you" scene at the end was heartbreaking on the part of the boss 😣

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    1. JewelsOctober 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM

      Thank you so much for reading, Dahlia! 💕 I felt the same way — I really wanted to see more of Tsurutani’s feelings too 🥺

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