A comedy of errors, until fate reveals its twisted sense of humor. Kamada Eizo, a web novelist fresh from college, lands his dream—a flagship fantasy serial with an ambitious publisher. His breezy charm is a front, concealing desperation to claim a life that could be taken from him. Miyamoto Ran detests liars. Grim and uncompromising, the editor stakes his future on one goal: unearthing the lost work of an author who vanished eight years ago. Securing Eizo’s success is his only path to that prize. Polar opposites—and fueled by a misdelivered package—they clash at every turn, trading barbed banter and tit-for-tat one-upmanship until a high-stakes deadline forces an uneasy truce. Yet, as they draw closer, Ran begins to see through Eizo’s mask, sensing that the fragile connection they share is built entirely on artifice. But for two men who have had the story of their lives once stolen, how far will one go to win it back, even if it means silencing the other's voice? OUR FUNNY LOVE STORY is an Achillean literary mystery perfect for fans of danmei, BL novels, and introspective fiction with slow-burn relationship development and a mystery undercurrent. Please note this is Book 1 of a duet that ends in a happily-ever-after and contains no spice. Both digital and print formats come with artwork and scene illustrations for an immersive reading experience. Praise for Our Funny Love Story: "This story is full of secrets and hidden meaning; it's like peeling back the layers of an onion... unravelling the mystery of half-truths and lies." "The writing is lucid, and the imagery and semiotics are striking... It's so beautifully layered, I want to pore over every detail again!" "Byrd writes with witty and sharp precision... her characters-both main and side-feel lived in and real." "The final chapters are where we feel an exothermic reaction... leaving you with a scalding hot need for the second part of the duology." "A strong, compelling start... the dynamic was a joy to read. Even as a slow burn, it never felt dull, just intentional." "Fantastic novel...for readers who enjoy indie novels, danmei, and the tension of enemies to lovers." "Our Funny Love Story is one of those books that promises something (a rom-com, ridiculous enemies to lovers mm romance) and ends up giving you something completely different (a queer literary fiction book with an amazing writing style that talks about the publishing industry while being an ode to readers and writers)." Byrd Koto is an ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) author of genre-blending mysteries with queer yearning and humor. Her stories center on psychological realism, in which alienated characters explore relationships, identity, desire, and loss. Born and raised in Singapore, she has an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction) from the City University of Hong Kong. Her debut novel, Our Funny Love Story (Book 1 of the Resistance duet), is out in Spring 2026. Sign up at byrdkoto.com to receive updates on Byrd Koto's writing.