Romance manga Yang Can’t Live Alone is leaving Manga UP! for good. Creator sooncha announced this week that the series will end on Square Enix’s global digital manga platform with the publication of Chapter 15 Part 3 on 13 August 2026 — cutting the story short before any planned conclusion — after what the creator describes as a complete breakdown in their working relationship with the publisher.
What Happened Between sooncha and Square Enix
In a statement to readers, as reported by Animehunch, sooncha was direct: “This time, due to the breakdown of our relationship of trust with Manga UP!, Yang Senpai will end.” The creator did not elaborate on the specific nature of the editorial dispute, and Square Enix has not issued a public response. What is clear is that sooncha is no longer willing to continue the series under Square Enix’s banner — and is now actively negotiating with the editorial department to reclaim the copyright so the story can potentially continue elsewhere.
This kind of public fallout between a manga creator and a major publisher is uncommon but not unheard of, and it raises real questions about the working conditions for creators on newer digital-first platforms like Manga UP!.
About Yang Can’t Live Alone
Serialised on Manga UP! since December 2024, Yang Can’t Live Alone (Japanese title: Yang-senpai wa Hitori de Ikiteikenai) is a college-set romance manga by debut creator sooncha. The story follows Yuu, a serious and self-sufficient university student, whose routine is upended when Yang — an outgoing, puppy-like Chinese exchange student who seems to need a guardian just to get through the week — wanders into her life and asks her to be his bodyguard.
The English-language edition launched on Manga UP! Global and had been building a quiet but steady readership. Two compiled volumes are currently available in print through Square Enix Manga, with a third due on 6 August 2026.
What Readers Need to Know Right Now
If you have been following the manga on Manga UP!, here is where things stand:
- Serialisation ends 13 August — Chapter 15 Part 3 will be the final chapter on the platform.
- Volume 3 still ships 6 August — Print publication is proceeding as planned. sooncha noted that production was too far along to halt, and advised readers who are uncomfortable with the situation to cancel their preorders if they choose to.
- Rights situation is unresolved — The creator is in active talks to reclaim the copyright. If successful, the story could resume on a different platform or under a different publisher down the line. Follow sooncha’s official channels for updates.
For fans in Singapore who read the series digitally through Manga UP! Global, chapters will remain accessible until serialisation closes — but no new content will follow Chapter 15 Part 3 on that platform. Whether the story finds a new home is entirely contingent on how the rights negotiation plays out.
If you have been meaning to start Yang Can’t Live Alone, now is the time to catch up — and to keep an eye on sooncha’s official channels for any announcement about continuation. For more manga and anime news, head to our Manga Anime section.