Yashiro and Doumeki have finally crossed the line that they’ve protected for so long. However, while Doumeki comes to reason with just how irreplaceable Yashiro is to him, Yashiro is forced to realize the truth of his feelings for Doumeki, along with the contradictory nature of his thoughts... I cherish him, so I want to stay by his side. But, because I cherish him, I should let him go. Meanwhile, the war with Hirata inches ever closer, and in an attempt to settle the matter on his own, Yashiro leaves Doumeki behind... What exactly will become of Yashiro as he risks his life to end the conflict? And, will Yashiro and Doumeki be able to protect the relationship they’ve built? The chaotic story continues to unfold!

Yashiro and Doumeki have finally crossed the line that for so long they dared not. Doumeki confronts the fact that Yashiro is irreplaceable to him, while Yashiro realizes his own contradictory feelings for Doumeki. Because he values him, he can't let him go. Because he values him, he must let him go. With his dispute with Hirata coming to a head, Yashiro leaves Doumeki and attempts to settle matters himself... What will be the outcome of this life-or-death conflict? What of Yashiro and Doumeki's relationship? Turbulence, at least!

"Yashiro is the young leader of Shinseikai and the president of Shinsei Enterprise, but like so many powerful men, he leads a double life as a deviant and a masochist. Chikara Doumeki comes to work as a bodyguard for him and, although Yashiro had decided that he would never lay a hand on his own men, he finds there's something about Doumeki that he can't resist. Yashiro makes advances toward Doumeki, but Doumeki has mysterious reasons for denying. Yashiro, who abuses his power just to abuse himself, and Doumeki, who faithfully obeys his every command, being the tumultuous affair of two men with songs in their hearts but no wings to fly"--Unedited summary from the book.

At the height of the dispute, Yashiro, deputy boss of Shinseikai, faces Doumeki in his room. Yashiro has long avoided his feelings for Doumeki. Likewise, Doumeki has been resolute in being Yashiro's bodyguard and that alone. Although they have been painfully aware of each other, they have kept theirfeelings penned up, determined not to cross the line. But, when Doumeki is cornered and confesses his feelings to Yashiro, that line is washed away. To get something he wants, or lose it for pride, which will Yashiro choose...?

Young and powerful Yashiro can’t stay out of trouble long enough to catch his breath. Will a brand-new bodyguard give this hot-headed pervert a taste of the calm he’s never known…or will mayhem erupt as other gangsters take note? Twittering Birds Never Fly pulses with the energy of passionate men who won’t take “no” for an answer! In a world where contracts are signed with blood, can a fragile friendship take root and grow into love?

Witty text combines with quirky illustrations in this funny take on the classic man versus squirrel conflict over backyard birdfeeders. Full color.

The important thing about The Important Book -- is that you let your child tell you what is important about the sun and the moon and the wind and the rain and a bug and a bee and a chair and a table and a pencil and a bear and a rainbow and a cat (if he wants to). For the important thing about The Important Book is that the book goes on long after it is closed.What is most important about many familiar things -- like rain and wind, apples and daisies -- is suggested in rhythmic words and vivid pictures. 'A perfect book . . . the text establishes a word game which tiny children will accept with glee.' -- K.