A Pen, Handcuffs, and a Common-Law Marriage

Shinichi Sawaragi and Tank Gasuyama team up for a unique seinen manga that blends crime procedural elements with domestic life. The series launched in December 2022 within Hakusensha's Young Animal magazine, offering readers a fresh take on the genre by focusing on the quiet moments between high-stakes police work. The story centers on a detective navigating both criminal cases and an unconventional relationship status without formal marriage.[edit]