The Manga
UP! Global announced the arrival of two new works to its
repertoire: Yang Can't Live Alone by Sooncha and Your
Castle's Little Helper by Kazumi Kurihara. The former joined last
Wednesday, while the latter debuted on the app on Sunday.
Yang
Can't Live Alone: College Romance with an Unexpected Twist
The story
follows Yuu, a diligent and disciplined college student whose
perfection creates distance from most of the boys. Her desire to be
"number one" in someone's heart is put to the test when she
meets Yang, a charming exchange student from China. However, her
friendly appearance hides a secret that will completely change their lives.
What begins
as a formal agreement between a stubborn young woman and a boy with a docile
character evolves into a romance full of tenderness and emotion.
The work was released on December 5, 2023 on the Square Enix
app, and its first compilation volume went on sale on May 7, 2024.
Your
Castle's Little Helper: Survival and Second Chances
In a
forgotten corner of a huge castle, a girl on the verge of death wakes up with
the memories of Chihiro Sagami, a Japanese office worker of current
affairs. Determined to survive, she strikes a deal with a kind-hearted chef:
food in exchange for work. Her quick hands and natural talent soon make her the
beloved "Little Helper" of the castle staff. But
behind his enthusiasm and golden eyes lies a mystery that could define the fate
of the world.
The manga,
illustrated by PenekoR and based on an original story by Kazuhito
Minagi, debuted in July 2024 on the Square Enix app. Its
second volume was published on March 7, 2025, and the third will
arrive on September 5, 2025.
From web
novel to manga published
The work is
inspired by the light novel written by Kazuhito Minagi, originally
published on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō portal between April and
June 2021. Square Enix compiled the story in four print volumes, consolidating
its move from the web to physical format before making the leap to manga.
