With his former charge (and crush) Alex living happily with his husband, Toushirou, tiger beastfolk Rodney no longer feels the need to stay in Japan. But after confiding in his acquaintance Shoukichi Asai about his one-sided feelings, he winds up in bed with him with no recollection of the previous night! And once his protective urges compel him to rescue Asai from a group of lecherous men, the two of them just can’t seem to stay away from each other...As Rodney’s sense of responsibility clashes with his budding feelings for the young alpha, can he find a happy ending in his very own side story?