Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - The World's Greatest First Love

Navigating the cutthroat world of manga publishing is tough enough, but for Ritsu Onodera, a recent transfer to Marukawa Publishing's shojo manga department, his new job comes with an unexpected complication. To his horror, his demanding, charismatic editor-in-chief, Masamune Takano, turns out to be none other than his first love from high school. Now, Ritsu must grapple with rekindled feelings and unresolved history all while trying to prove himself in a high-pressure career he never even wanted. As Ritsu attempts to keep his professional and personal lives separate, the undeniable chemistry and lingering emotions between him and Takano make for a tumultuous working relationship. Alongside their story, *Sekaiichi Hatsukoi* weaves in the romantic entanglements of other adult couples within the publishing world, exploring the humorous and angsty realities of love, work, and finding your place in a chaotic industry.

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