The course of true love never did run smooth... especially in a long-distance relationship! In the aftermath of the fire at Takahiro's shop, Takahiro is sent away to work at the Osaka branch. Now Mareo and Takahiro must navigate the ups and downs of a long-distance relationship. Between phone calls and text messages, Mareo and Takahiro manage to stay connected... until trouble arrives in the form of a hot gym buddy in Tokyo and an escort with an attitude problem in Osaka. As the two boyfriends spend time apart, jealousy and insecurity start to bubble to the surface. Can Mareo and Takahiro go the distance? NOTE: This book contains explicit content, including sex work, dubious consent, and sexual violence. It is not intended for anyone under 18 years of age.