Voltage’s Ho ey Mellow Series Releases “More Than Neighbors, Less Than Lovers: Beloved by Shin, the Irresistible Sales Director” Early on Vol-Comi from May 15

Voltage Inc. announced that the latest title in the popular “Otonari Ijo” series from its situation voice drama label Ho ey Mellow, “Otonari Ijo, Koibito Miman: Gekimelo Eigyo Bucho Jo no Choai” (CV: Chasuke), began early distribution on the digital comic store Vol-Comi on Friday, May 15. The “Otonari Ijo” series centers on romance with a neighbor, offering sweet yet tantalizing stories with a man who feels both close and distant. This new installment focuses on Shinichi Jo, a sales director at a major trading company and business partner, voiced by Chasuke. The perfect, polished man the heroine secretly admires unexpectedly becomes her next-door neighbor. A certain “secret” brings the two closer, and during drinks at home, she is thrown off balance by his slightly sly, sweetly sensual true self. The story invites listeners to enjoy a sweet and stimulating situation with a man who hides deep feelings behind his mature composure. The title is “Otonari Ijo, Koibito Miman: Gekimelo Eigyo Bucho Jo no Choai.” It stars Chasuke, features illustrations by Tsubomi Chikuwa, and is planned, produced, copyrighted, and sold by Voltage. Early distribution on Vol-Comi began on May 15, 2026, with advance sales also starting on other sites the same day. General distribution on other sites begins May 29, 2026. Sales platforms include Vol-Comi, DLsite Garumani, Pocket Drama CD R, and Stella Player. Vol-Comi is selling the title at 25% off until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 31. Other sales sites are offering a 10% discount during the advance sales period. The entire voice drama was recorded with a dummy head microphone, and listening is recommended for audiences aged 18 and older. The main story follows the heroine as Shin, the sales director she secretly admires, unexpectedly moves in next door. Although he seems perfect and sophisticated, she witnesses the shocking scene of him being slapped by a woman. That “secret” quickly narrows the distance between them. Shinichi Jo is 39 years old and works as a sales director at a major trading company. He is capable, mature, and polished, but his private side is subtly sensual and a little unfair. Behind his adult composure, he carries deep feelings for the heroine. Each store offers different purchase bonuses. Vol-Comi includes the exclusive short story PDF “The Day I First Wore a Naked Apron: Jo Edition.” Pocket Drama CD R offers the bonus track “Feel Only Me in the Suite Room” and a campaign in which one purchaser can win a signed Chasuke autograph board, with entries open until June 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. DLsite Garumani offers the bonus track “Even Though I Know My Love Is Heavy .” Stella Player offers the short story PDF “One Morning, Across the Balcony” and a signed Chasuke autograph board campaign, with entries open until May 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Voltage also noted that all Ho ey Mellow titles are now available on Vol-Comi, with exclusive newly drawn short story bonuses for each work. Ho ey Mellow is Voltage’s situation voice drama label themed around “sweet ear-thrilling stories for women,” delivering special, heart-fluttering moments outside everyday life.