Damn I just looked up this guy after the synopsis and the 3 chapters out, Hiroyuki Shoji seemed like a really interesting author. Sadly most of his works didn't get the international attention and translation. This series and also Gokko (which did get a live action adaption) and 10sai Kaasan seemed like really interesting stories. Will be keen to see more of his work and will like to say my condolences as well, RIP.