Publang unveils covers for DEFINE THE RELATIONSHIP and adorable merch

Feast your eyes on the glory that is Karlyle and Ash.

Publang has revealed the covers for both hardcover volumes of Define the Relationship. Chada, the artist behind the webcomic adaptation, illustrated both covers. SAN designed the layout, and Hiraeth provided the English translation. Volume 1 shows Karlyle falling into Ash’s embrace, while Volume 2 zooms in on the pair as they gaze lovingly into each other’s eyes.

Written by Flona, Define the Relationship is an omegaverse romance between—unusually—two alphas. Karlyle, an alpha with medical complications that an omega can’t resolve, receives a surprising suggestion from his doctor: sleep with another alpha. As fate would have it, Karlyle reconnects with Ash, the man he once kissed in New York. Define the Relationship marks Publang’s first print edition.

Define the Relationship – Regular Edition

The regular edition of Define the Relationship is priced at $85 and includes several premium features:

• A special foil-stamped title—gold on Volume 1 and holographic on Volume 2

• Custom-designed endpapers

• A built-in ribbon bookmark

Define the Relationship – Limited Edition

The Define the Relationship Limited Edition is priced at $100 and includes everything from the Regular Edition, plus exclusive upgrades:

• Reversible dust jackets for both volumes, featuring a romantic design on the front and a full wraparound illustration on the back

• Printed page edges for an extra premium touch

Merch Add-ons

Merchandise can be added to either the Regular or Limited Edition for an additional $45, but only during the preorder period. Once preorders close, the merch will no longer be available for purchase.

Each merch bundle includes:

• 1 acrylic stand featuring Ash and Karlyle embracing

• 4 cover postcards

• 1 sticker sheet with chibi characters

• 2 acrylic chibi keychains

Anyone who preorders will receive an exclusive bonus bundle that includes:

• 1 transparent character photocard

• 1 printed author’s message and signature postcard

• 2 photocard-sized quote cards

• 1 paper bookmark

But that’s not all! Publang is also offering exclusive merch for digital readers. To claim it, simply purchase all three digital volumes plus the bonus volume and enter the email address used to log into the Publang site under “Add Order Note.”

Digital bonus bundle includes:

• 1 transparent character photocard

• 1 web cover postcard

• 1 mystery item

The preorder period runs from May 17 to June 17, 2025. Publang has stated that Limited Editions are capped and may sell out before the preorder window closes, so act fast!

Hardcover books are expected to ship in September 2025.

Flona, the author of Define the Relationship, will also appear at Anime NYC for a special signing event—a rare chance to meet the creator behind this beloved series!

Source: Publang