Plot: Kamakura Satoshi is a 30-year-old guy who gets laid off his work and falls into a depressive state resulting in a hoarding situation at his house. One day a baseball ball hits his window catching the attention of his 26-year-old downstairs neighbor Arai Katsuyoshi. Arai decides to check Kamakura's house after this, considering that the landlord and the other neighbors complain about the smell coming from there as well. At first Kamakura is reluctant about letting Arai help with the house, but he eventually accepts, leading to them living together for a few day, which prove enough to fall in love together. It is revealed the Arai wanted to help Kamakura because once his little brother found himself in a similar situation and Arai was somehow dismissive and a bit rude to him, failing to understand how hard are depressive episodes for people. 10% smut.
Comments: The art is very good and the characters are beautiful, especially Kamakura. The story is so gentle and kind, and Kamakura's healing comes in a light, slow and patient way. It gives hope that things get better. The scene after Arai comes from buying condoms and finds Kamakura in his bed, defenseless, waiting for him, is my favorite. The way Arai just falls into him and they kiss is so lovely. A really good one.
The Stranger in the Hoarding House