Irodori Sakura – BL, Yuri, and LGBTQ+ English localization imprint of original Japanese doujinshi publisher Irodori Comics – has announced the license acquisition of indie manga Loving Living VR: A Jobless G.I.R.L.’s [Guy IRL] BL by Yoikono tt. A heartwarming boys’ love manga tells a story about a man who just lost his job and new love through VR.

Irodori Sakura has partnered with Yoikono tt to bring their self-published manga to English-speaking audiences. This will enable existing fans to get familiar with the artistic vision of Yoikono tt outside of already existing localized commercial works that have been made available by other publishers. Irodori Sakura plans to first publish the author’s latest boys’ love self-published manga consisting of a lengthy 85 pages.

Loving Living VR: A Jobless G.I.R.L.’s [Guy IRL] BL
Story and Art by Yoikono tt

Jobless, bored, and struggling to find a place in life, Izumi turns to VR to live vicariously through a sexy female avatar and make new friends. It’s in this virtual world that he meets Haru, another man who inspires him to follow his passions… and not long after, he falls head over heels in love.

The digital release of Loving Living VR: A Jobless G.I.R.L.’s [Guy IRL] BL will be made available later in May 2022 and is currently available for pre-order on the Irodori Sakura website priced at US$15.95. The work will subsequently be made available on other digital platforms at a later date too.