Until We're Together

Toshihiko a.k.a Toshy practices English by streaming shows in secret. He feels even more motivated to improve when his English teacher, Mr. Fujii, praises him for his pronunciation. Years later, in a different setting, the two are fatefully reunited. The circumstances are different now as Toshy reveals that he's always carried a torch for Mr. Fujii. Can he win the race of love and more? Racers, start your engines...

Artist Statement

As a Japanese person, I'm not good at speaking English. When I was a student, just like Toshi in this story, people laughed at my pronunciation. (In Japan, you're expected to pronounce English words in a very Japanese way, and they'll find it weird if you pronounce it as an English speaker would.) 

This story came to be from such an experience. I was nervous if the theme of this story might be a little hard to empathize with if you aren't Japanese, but the staff at Irodori Comics did a fantastic job of localizing and getting the feel of the story. The story refers to Ru Paul's Drag Race. I love that series. I hope you enjoy love blossom between the positive-minded Toshi and the calm and serious Ken.