New Prize-Winning Romance Novels from Berry's Cafe Contest Go on Sale June 10

Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Takuji Sekine), which operates the novel submission sites 'No-ichigo', 'Berry's Cafe', and 'Novema!', will release two new titles in its romance novel series 'Berry's Bunko with' starting Wednesday, June 10.

■ New book information: https://www.berrys-cafe.jp/bookstore/berrys/202606

■ 'Berry's Cafe': https://www.berrys-cafe.jp/

■ 'No-ichigo': https://www.no-ichigo.jp/ ■ 'Novema!': https://novema.jp/

Berry's Cafe Love Story Grand Prize, Excellence Award [Long Novel Category]

'The Remaining Time Between Boss and Subordinate - It Was Supposed to Be a Love That Ends in 3 Months -'

Author: sae, Illustrator: Kazuaki

List price: 790 yen + tax, ISBN: 978-4-8137-1944-1

[Synopsis] Kotoha harbored feelings beyond respect for her 10-years-older boss, Azumi. She was content just being near him, but then his overseas transfer is decided! Unable to sort out her feelings, Kotoha makes a bold proposal: 'Let me be your girlfriend for just 3 months so I can give up.' Azumi initially refuses due to the age gap, but gives in to Kotoha's feelings... Azumi, who seems perfect but actually has trauma from love, finds himself responding to Kotoha's wishes within the time-limited relationship...!?

7th Berry's Cafe Romance Novel Grand Prize, Berry's Bunko with Category Award

'It Seems You Can't Escape After Learning Director Naruse's Secret'

Author: Saiai Shinyama, Illustrator: Chizu Torita

List price: 790 yen + tax, ISBN: 978-4-8137-1945-8

[Synopsis] Marika, who has been out of the romance game, finds solace in admiring handsome men. The appearance of HR Director Naruse is a critical hit! Then one day, she encounters the single Naruse with a little girl. She sees him being called 'Daddy'... Later, Marika is summoned by Naruse. Thinking it's about keeping the secret, she is instead pressured with 'Become my partner'! The cool director's top-secret side is as a babysitter...!?

◆ Contact: Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., Public Relations, Shirato, TEL: 03-6202-0311, Mail: contact-stp@starts-pub.jp