Yes, No, or Maybe Half?

Yes, No, or Maybe Half? is a captivating Japanese light novel that follows the intriguing story of Kunieda Kei, a popular TV announcer with a stark contrast between his public and private personas. Known as 'The Prince' in public, Kei harbors a secret side filled with constant frustration towards incompetence. When he crosses paths with stop motion animation artist Tsuzuki Ushio, their unexpected encounter leads to Kei getting involved in Tsuzuki's work. As their relationship unfolds amidst misunderstandings and personal growth, this adult drama romance novel explores themes of bickering, fame, and self-discovery.

Description

Kunieda Kei is a popular, young TV announcer whose public and private personas are so different, they might be called extreme. Outside he is the picture of perfection, affectionately nicknamed “The Prince.” Inside he is constantly cursing at all of the incompetence around him. Of course, no one knows this secret of his. One day, Kei meets the stop motion animation artist Tsuzuki Ushio for a work assignment and unfortunately runs into him later while he’s in “off mode.” Luckily Tsuzuki doesn’t recognize him in his worn-out sweats and a facemask, but as compensation for injuring Tsuzuki’s arm, Kei gets roped into helping out with his work…