Author Yuu gets drunk one night and wakes up with a tattoo ring, but when he finds his partner, he learns that the young man, Chris, is taking their "marriage" much more seriously. Despite Chris's issues, Yuu accepts him into his life until one day his mental instabilities become too much. Chris leaves, but Yuu decides to track him down, where he learns of Chris's past and his unexpected connection to Yuu's books. Also includes a oneshot about a black cat and his overly attached owner. Trigger warnings: threat of violence, drug addiction.
Hanazono No Kioku