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Takagi Sōma is an “ALIUS”—a new kind of human with a different DNA type from ordinary Homo sapiens, born with the power to control other people. Ordered by his father never to use that ability, he has lived a “normal,” happy life with his parents. That ends when his father is accused of embezzling one billion yen. His father dies by suicide in detention, and upon hearing the news, his mother takes her own life as well, leaving Sōma completely alone while still in high school. In the depths of despair, Sōma finds a notebook his father left behind. Inside are the names of influential local figures and records of illicit funds. Convinced his father was framed, Sōma happens to encounter a powerful conglomerate heir—who shares his exact same name—but is lying in a vegetative state. “If I had his identity, I could get close to the people who ruined my father…” To uncover the truth behind the case, Sōma resolves to break his father’s rule and use his forbidden power, stepping onto a path of calculated possession and relentless revenge.
Hanako Nishimatsu works at a cosmetics company. In the secretary’s office, where she’s surrounded by glamorous beauties, she ends up getting all the unpleasant work pushed onto her. On top of that, the company president, Shūji Yotsuya—a perfectionist with movie‑star looks—misunderstands her and openly dislikes her, making every day a grind. Still, Hanako keeps working sturdily, doing her best. Then one day, the person the president falls in love with… is Hanako with no makeup on. Even more complicated, he has no idea that the bare‑faced Hanako he’s fallen for is the same Hanako who works as his bottom‑tier secretary at the company. A mismatched, criss‑crossed relationship spins out into a workplace romance drama full of misunderstandings and charm. [Original Webtoon](https://jp.piccoma.com/web/product/205711)
-The first comic anthology of the hugely popular TV anime "Grow Up Show"! Holding hands, sometimes laughing, sometimes clashing, they chase their dreams—short stories of the "Sunflower Circus" members packed into one volume! Plus, that character makes an appearance...!? A must-see short story collection for "Grow Up Show" fans, focusing on the relationships between the characters! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)