Being a mangaka who specializes in romantic comedy with a touch of “spicy” content is no easy task, especially when you’re trying to maintain the image of a “good kid” in front of your parents.
This funny yet awkward story was shared by Gyuunyuu Mugigohan, the author of the popular manga Boyish Kanojo ga Kawaisugiru, on social media. The series is well-known for its plot about childhood friends, where the tomboyish girl suddenly becomes very feminine when she falls in love. It also features plenty of steamy scenes that can make readers blush.
A years-long plan to stay hidden and a mortifying moment at the bookstore
To avoid awkward situations and keep his “personal interests” and sensitive content under wraps, Mugigohan was determined to keep his identity as an artist a secret. He believed that completely separating his personal life from his work would help him avoid judgment from relatives.
However, fate had other plans. During a family gathering, a relative casually mentioned that they had just seen his manga prominently displayed at a major bookstore.
It wouldn’t have been a big deal if the volume didn’t feature a very revealing cover with characters dressed in alluring swimsuits. The author shared that he panicked, not knowing how to explain the 18+ content he had drawn. Having a secret kept for years suddenly exposed in front of his parents was truly a nightmare.
Online reactions: “Might as well come clean now!”
After sharing this incident, Mugigohan’s post quickly gained attention. Most fans sympathized with his struggle of having his creative interests accidentally revealed in such an embarrassing way.
Some joked that he should take this chance to openly announce his career, while others teased, “With art this good, the family should be proud, as long as they don’t look too closely inside!”
Despite the support, Mugigohan admitted he still feels haunted by the thought of relatives digging into the sensitive inspirations behind his work. It seems the journey of adult-content artists trying to stay under the radar is full of unexpected pitfalls.