Kouun no Rihatsushi by NAGATO Saichi

Plot: Struggling with unrequited love, Todou Tsukasa—known as “the moody pillar”—stumbles into a barbershop. There, a cheerful barber not only gives him a bold new haircut but also offers advice on self-confidence. Taking those words to heart, Tsukasa rises to fame and success. However, he never forgets the barber who helped him in his lowest moments and keeps returning to the shop. Yet, despite his transformation, confidence still eludes him, and his feelings remain unspoken and misunderstood.

Also included is a charming collection of short stories featuring a unique band and their tangled love lives: the flamboyant lead singer’s long-standing love for his kouhai, the reserved guitarist’s hidden crush on a convenience store clerk, and a sex-addict drummer’s unexpected one-night stand with an unwilling businessman.