Drowning Love follows Natsume Mochizuki, a Tokyo model who moves to a small coastal town after her mother's death. There she meets Kōsuke Ōtani, a rebellious and intense boy who becomes both her escape and her obsession. Drawn into his dangerous world of petty crime and emotional volatility, Natsume navigates a turbulent relationship marked by passion, jealousy, and self-destruction. Readers are captivated by the raw, melancholic portrayal of first love, the atmospheric seaside setting, and the intense psychological drama that explores how far one will go for a connection that feels all-consuming.