New Genre Platform 'StellaJean' Crossing Video, Novels, and Screenplays, Begins Exclusive Streaming of Short Drama Based on BookLive's Original Comic '#Edge ~My Boyfriend's Female Friend~' Today!

BookLive Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Tadashi Awano), a group company of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., announced today the start of exclusive distribution of the live-action short drama 'My Boyfriend's Female Friend: The Two of Us Falling Apart,' based on the popular work '#Edge ~My Boyfriend's Female Friend~' from its original comic production label 'Live Comics.' The drama is available on 'StellaJean,' Japan's first new entertainment platform where users can enjoy video works, novels, and screenplays all in one place.

■ Over 1.5 Million E-book Downloads! Short Drama 'My Boyfriend's Female Friend: The Two of Us Falling Apart' Based on BookLive's Popular Original Comic
Based on BookLive's popular original comic '#Edge ~My Boyfriend's Female Friend~,' which has surpassed 1.5 million e-book downloads, the short drama 'My Boyfriend's Female Friend: The Two of Us Falling Apart' has been created, themed around a distorted love triangle.
The story is a love suspense that depicts how a relationship, once believed to be ideal, gradually falls apart following the strange cohabitation with 'the boyfriend's female friend.'
The drama portrays the one-upmanship between women over a single man, human relationships where fronts and true selves intermingle, and the quietly growing suspicion and obsession.
The psychological depiction of the characters, who are gradually thrown into turmoil, is presented in a tense and thrilling development.
Kanami Takasaki, active as a gravure idol and actress, plays the lead role of Manami Miyamoto. Yurina Kawaguchi, who gained attention on 'Girls Planet 999' and is active as a model and artist, plays Seika Akimori. Furthermore, Takuya Nakahara, an actor gaining popularity in short drama works, plays Yuki Takamatsu, realistically embodying the 'distorted relationship' from their respective perspectives.

【Synopsis】
Manami Miyamoto begins living with her boyfriend, Yuki Takamatsu, with marriage in mind. However, her peaceful days are turned upside down when his 'female friend,' Seika, suddenly starts living with them.
As if mocking Manami's turmoil, Seika gradually threatens their life together, acting as if she were the real girlfriend.
Is she really just a 'female friend'? What is the reason Yuki can't refuse her? Manami is tossed about by the unreasonable situation. Amidst this, a hidden secret from Yuki's past gradually comes to light.
What is the truth that Manami will discover at the end of this cohabitation where jealousy and obsession intertwine in a three-way struggle!?

■【Original Author】Ruso Aosaki's Comment and New Illustration for the Short Drama Adaptation
'I feel like I'm in a dream, receiving an offer for a screen adaptation, something I never imagined during the serialization. With a wonderful script prepared, and the staff and cast working so earnestly on the production, I witnessed the true power of collaborative art. I hope many people will enjoy the suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very end, and the human drama of Manami and the others who come to life in the drama.'

■【Cast】Comment from Kanami Takasaki (as Manami Miyamoto)
Born July 14, 1997, in Kanagawa Prefecture. She gained attention as the 'invincible gravure idol' after winning the first grand prize at the 'Sanspo GoGo Queen Audition.' She is also active as a model and actress, recently appearing in dramas like 'Unresolved Woman' and 'Shachikujin Yabu,' and the movie 'Broken Rage.'
'I'm Kanami Takasaki, and I played the lead role of Manami Miyamoto. When it was decided I would be in this work, I first read the manga. While thinking I would hate it if such a messy situation happened in real life, I was intrigued by the unrealistic content and found it incredibly interesting as I read on, and I came to love this work. I felt Manami is an honest and serious character, a sincere woman who can directly express what she thinks. When filming scenes where she is pushed around by her boyfriend Yuki or clashes with Seika, I sometimes felt frustrated thinking about Manami's feelings, but the teamwork on this project was so good that I have fond memories of the shoot being very enjoyable. I would be delighted if everyone could watch this amazing work we created together!'

■【Cast】Comment from Yurina Kawaguchi (as Seika Akimori)
Winner of the Acting Division Award at the 14th All-Japan National Bishoujo Contest. After appearing on 'Girls Planet 999,' she made her singing debut with Universal Music. She is active in multiple fields as a model, actress, and singer, including acting in the movie 'The Curling Gods,' being an exclusive model for Shueisha's 'MORE,' and serving as a navigator for J-WAVE's 'POP OF THE WORLD.'
'I'm Yurina Kawaguchi, and I played the role of Seika in 'My Boyfriend's Female Friend: The Two of Us Falling Apart.' Seika's life is filled with days and emotions I have never experienced in my own life. When I first read the script, I honestly felt I wanted to live the life of this woman who lives in such a shocking and bizarre way. It's a work where you can experience various forms of love, so I hope you will enjoy watching it.'

■【Cast】Comment from Takuya Nakahara (as Yuki Takamatsu)
Born December 11, 1997, in Fukuoka Prefecture. An influencer with a total of about 300,000 followers on social media, supported mainly by young people of all genders. He is currently active as an actor, primarily in stage plays and short dramas, and is gaining attention for his natural character and expressive power. His major works include ReelShort's 'Maid for the Guy I Hate!?' and BUMP's 'I Can Hear the Love of Troubled Aki-kun.'
'When I first read the script, my impression of Yuki was simply that he's a 'terrible guy.' He's selfish, blames others when things don't go his way, and lashes out with his emotions, so there were many parts I couldn't understand at first. However, the instability and emotional changes that become visible as the story progresses were very difficult to portray, but also enjoyable. I hope I was able to realistically express human weakness and fragility through the character of Yuki.'

■Short Drama Work Overview
・Title: My Boyfriend's Female Friend: The Two of Us Falling Apart
・Release Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
・Distribution Platform: StellaJean
・Production: StellaJean
・Planning/Production: studio15 Co., Ltd. / LeMarge Inc.
・Director: Yuji Komuro
・Screenplay: Asako Furukawa
・Domestic Rights: StellaJean
・Original Work: '#Edge ~My Boyfriend's Female Friend~' (Ruso Aosaki / Published by Live Comics)
【Cast】
Manami Miyamoto: Kanami Takasaki
Seika Akimori: Yurina Kawaguchi
Yuki Takamatsu: Takuya Nakahara
Yuki's Father: Setsu Honda
Manami's Father: Shigeo Takeda
※When introducing, please be sure to use the following credits.
Original Work: '#Edge ~My Boyfriend's Female Friend~' (Ruso Aosaki / Published by Live Comics)
Copyright: ©Ruso Aosaki・Live Comics/StellaJean
Production: StellaJean

■Original Manga '#Edge ~My Boyfriend's Female Friend~' Information
Original Author: Ruso Aosaki, '#Edge ~My Boyfriend's Female Friend~'
・BookLive Work URL: https://booklive.jp/product/index/title_id/10002731/vol_no/001
A campaign will run for a limited time from Friday, May 29, 2026, to Thursday, June 25, 2026, where you can enjoy volumes 1-5 of the digital single-chapter version of this work for free.
For details on the campaign, please check the comprehensive e-book store 'BookLive' (https://booklive.jp/).
StellaJean will continue to deliver diverse story experiences through the production and distribution of original dramas.

【About 'StellaJean'】
StellaJean, which opened on April 22, 2026, is Japan's first new platform that 'conveys the emotion of stories through video, novels, and screenplays.' With the power of stories, it creates new excitement and value together with creators from around the world.
It distributes video works of various genres, focusing on short dramas and short films, and also has functions for posting and reading novels and screenplays.
As a place where anyone, professional or amateur, can express themselves freely and encounter numerous sparkling emotions, it aims to create a borderless world of stories and globally transmit the excitement spun from each individual's imagination.
Brand Message: 'Just a Story - A Thousand and One Seconds of Sparkling Emotions.'

■Download the StellaJean App
You can download it from both the App Store and Google Play Store via the URL below.
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Usage Fee: Basically free (some content is paid)
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BookLive Integration: Supports account linkage with the comprehensive e-book store 'BookLive.'

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【About BookLive Co., Ltd.】
With the corporate philosophy of 'Creating new value to give shape to fun,' BookLive provides content that enriches readers' hearts and creates IP through the operation of e-book stores and manga apps. As technology evolves, it aims to enhance the value of creators and content, and has set a new vision to 'Leap forward to become a Global Digital Entertainment Company.'
Going forward, our company will continue to leverage the strengths of the BookLive group and collaborate with various companies to build an ecosystem that continuously produces higher quality content.
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