the illustrator of Horimiya, Daisuke Hagiwara, will launch a new sleeve titled Hardly enough to call it love, but… The story promises a romance with age difference and touches of comedy, generating high expectations among fans.
Daisuke Hagiwara presents his new romance manga

Recently, Square Enix announced that the popular Daisuke Hagiwara, Known for being the illustrator of horimiya, He will make his debut with his new manga Hardly enough to call it love, but… In the November issue of Monthly Shonen Gangan.
Although not many additional details have been revealed, the manga’s synopsis and labels allow you to anticipate what the story will be about. It is a romance with a difference in age combined with elements of romantic comedy.

Daisuke Hagiwara works:
- Hagiwara She is the illustrator of the manga HORIMIYA.
- He was in charge of the original design of characters in the animes horimiya, horimiya: piece and hori-san to miyamura-kun.
- provided the illustrations for ne ne ne, a manga slice of life Supernatural written by Otousan.
- Posted a pair of manga One-shot: Raise Wa Bishoujo, A supernatural drama released in gfantasy In December 2024, and inu to watashi no kazoku jijou, a slice of life supernatural and comic published in Sylph in 2013.
With Hardly enough to call it love, but…, Daisuke Hagiwara She continues to expand her career as an illustrator, bringing her unique style and talent for romance and comedy to new stories. Fans now have a new play that promises to capture their attention and excite each chapter.

Synopsis of Hardly Enough to Call It Love, but…
When Umi Sayama’s mother leaves on a long business trip, she leaves her daughter in the care of her neighbors next door: the Hiori family. While most girls could feel a certain degree of anxiety, Umi can barely contain her emotion. With a fast heart, she is looking forward to living with the son of the Hiori family, Shouya. Despite being eight years older than her, Umi has always admired the kind and applied Shouya.
However, when they meet again, Umi can’t believe the change she sees in Shouya. The former student of honor now earns his living by creating hentai manga! Will Shouya’s profession move Umi away, or will he still love him despite his penchant for erotic art? Make sure to read Hardly Enough to Call It Love, but… at Monthly Shonen Gangan to discover it!