I Want To Kill Senpai, So I'll Cross-Dress is the debut novel by Yoa Makaneko (魔猫よあ), presenting a dark yet compelling coming-of-age story that blends romance, obsession, identity, and psychological drama. The novel follows a second-year high school boy who is deeply in love with his upperclassman, Mitsuko Sonomura, a mysterious literature club senior who reveals that she intends to die upon graduation. Determined to fulfill her unusual wish and earn her love, he sets out on a dangerous path that gradually transforms both his appearance and his life.
One of the most notable aspects of this release is its connection to YOASOBI. Published as part of the"Hajimete no Bungeibu" project, a talent development program created by 水鈴社 and Sony Music Entertainment Japan, the novel served as the original source material for YOASOBI's song"KILLA." The project continues YOASOBI's signature concept of transforming novels into music, allowing readers to experience the story while also exploring its musical interpretation.
FAQs and Guides
What is I Want To Kill Senpai, So I'll Cross-Dress about?
The story follows a high school boy who falls in love with a senior student whose unusual final wish leads him to disguise himself and pursue a dramatic, emotionally charged mission.
The novel is the original source material for YOASOBI's song"KILLA", created as part of the Hajimete no Bungeibu project that connects literature and music.
Who is Yoa Makaneko?
Yoa Makaneko (魔猫よあ) is a Japanese author and a first-generation member of the Hajimete no Bungeibu writer development program. This book is the author's debut novel.
What is the Hajimete no Bungeibu project?
Hajimete no Bungeibu is a literary talent development initiative that works alongside YOASOBI's "novels into music" concept, helping new authors create stories that can inspire future songs and multimedia projects.
Is this item collectible?
Yes. As the original novel behind YOASOBI's "KILLA" and the debut work of Yoa Makaneko, it is a noteworthy collectible for fans of Japanese literature and YOASOBI-related releases.
Is this a good gift?
Yes. It makes an excellent gift for fans of YOASOBI, Japanese novels, psychological dramas, and unique coming-of-age stories.
Who would enjoy this book?
Readers of Japanese fiction, YOASOBI fans, collectors of source novels behind popular songs, and those who enjoy unconventional character-driven stories would appreciate this release.