A Loss

This book will go on sale starting June 14, 2024. Chapters will be locked retroactively starting from Chapter 24. * A guilty conscience. * Living under someone else's roof, Ying Xu was obedient until he turned eighteen, when he finally did two rebellious things. First, despite his uncle's objections, he applied to the Federation's military academy and was accepted. Second, while his uncle was suffering from amnesia, he became his uncle's canary for two months. It was during that time as a canary that he discovered he looked almost exactly like his uncle's late first love. * Blunt but slightly scheming younger seme × aloof but slightly tsundere older uke Ying Xu × Ying Yun Cedar × rose Nineteen-year age gap. Technically uncle and nephew, but they aren't registered in the same household. Both are alphas and either can take the seme role. Sorry if that's not your thing. * Interstellar ABO setting. Both alphas and omegas have animal forms, which manifest during heat or rut. The science fiction elements aren't rigorous, so just enjoy the story. At heart, this is a melodramatic romance. * The entire story, including the blurb, has undergone a major revision. Please refer to this version. Revised May 20, 2024. Theme: Keep the courage to face life with optimism and determination.