Strategic Lovers

Kouta, a high school student, finds himself at the center of an unexpected romantic challenge despite his complicated family background. His father, the powerful head of the Higashiyama Group—a major corporation with interests in railways, shopping centers, and luxury resorts—has multiple relationships, leaving Kouta feeling disconnected from his privileged lineage. As the child of his father’s twenty-third mistress, he never imagined inheriting such responsibility. Yet, fate takes a surprising turn when he’s unexpectedly named the next chairman. Along with this new role comes an unusual condition: he must accept a young woman as his official companion. The story unfolds as Kouta navigates love, power, and personal identity in this high-stakes romantic game. For more updates, follow the creator’s social media account linked above.

The narrative explores themes of legacy, belonging, and emotional survival as Kouta balances his sudden rise to influence with the pressures of his unconventional upbringing. While wealth and status surround him, his journey is far from simple, filled with personal doubts and unexpected alliances. The game tests not only his heart but also his ability to handle the complexities of his new position. With corporate expectations and personal desires clashing, Kouta must decide what truly matters to him—power, love, or something deeper. The stakes couldn’t be higher as he faces challenges that will shape his future and redefine his place in the Higashiyama legacy.