A bond of love is a beautiful thing, but what happens when outside pressures force it into forms both strange and strained? A lovesick young man encounters a mysterious shapeshifter with the ability to take on the appearance of his beloved… a hitman forswears pleasure, but can’t shake the fun-loving angel determined to follow him on his jobs… two circus performers keep explosive secrets from one another… and a practical android finds his programming malfunctioning under the gaze of his pet human. Melting Lover explores the shadowy territories of love, but Bukuro Yamada’s sweet art and gentle touch invite readers to stay. After all, a bond of love is a beautiful thing…