The Queen's Handbook

Atobe Keigo first learned that a man named Atobe Shuichi existed at his grandfather's funeral. That man drank in his father's memorial hall, behaving wildly and with utter disregard for mourning, solemnity, or grief. It was shocking. They met again four years later, at his father's funeral. Atobe Keigo spat up blood, and only then realized that the man had feelings too, though he hid them deeply. From then on, the man became his guardian. He tempted him into drinking, smoking, gambling, fighting, and reckless driving, leading him into a world both depraved and dazzling. He also taught him tolerance, ambition, cunning, and taste: everything a classic gentleman needed. Atobe Keigo poured all his effort into becoming someone who would satisfy him. At first, it was simply because he couldn't stand the man's contempt and teasing. Later, perhaps, it was to win his attention. And after that...