RUMOR HAS IT Thirty-something-year-old Ayako never expected her college-student neighbor, Takumi, to confess that he’s in love with her. But now that he has and her attempts to dissuade him have failed, Ayako feels more torn than ever. That is, until her daughter Miu shares some shocking news–Takumi’s already moved on to someone new! But if this is the development Ayako’s been waiting for, then why does she feel so upset? And why is she spying on him while he’s on a date with his new flame?! Kota Nozomi is a prolific writer in Japan known for a number of light novel series, including Are You Okay With a Slightly Older Girlfriend?, When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace, and You Like Me, Not My Daughter?! Tesshin Azuma is an artist in Japan best known for adult work and beyond, including the manga version of You Like Me, Not My Daughter?! Giuniu is an artist in Japan best known for adult work and beyond, including the illustrations for the light novel version of You Like Me, Not My Daughter?!