Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 2

A straight man takes a job at a gay brothel, where he falls in love with one of the male prostitutes, breaking the rule of no falling in love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

A straight man takes a job at a gay brothel that has a firm rule of no falling in love. What could go wrong?

Apollo takes on a rather odd job at a brothel as a way to make some fast cash, but when one of the male prostitutes takes an interest in him, his days of gainful employment seem numbered. A paradise of sensuality, Shangri-La is a male brothel celebrating the glories of gay sex—not somewhere you'd expect a straight man to seek employment. Apollo trains as a teaser under the tutelage of Phi, one of the brothels famous birds, and the glimpses of insecurity Apollo sees in him pique his curiosity. One night, a distraught Phi, not wanting to be alone, begs Apollo to stay, but a just this time turns into more, and the two break one of the cardinal rules all teasers must follow!

Apollo's world is turned upside down as he finds himself falling for Phi, the one man he was never meant to love. Despite the brothel's strict rules, Apollo cannot resist his feelings for his fellow worker, and the two begin a secret relationship that threatens to tear apart their lives and the brothel's reputation. As Apollo struggles to navigate his complicated emotions and the dangerous world of the brothel, he must also confront the prejudices and stereotypes he holds about homosexuality, and learn to accept the love that is waiting for him.

Weight: 176g
Dimension: 128 x 181 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974723683