Teren Mikami is a Japanese light novel author and manga original creator. Mikami began their professional career in 2014 with the publication of the novel The Heroic Tale of Isagi the Brave by Kadokawa, after initially serializing the work online. Their bibliography includes numerous titles across different publishers, but they are most recognized for their works in the yuri, or girls' love, genre, where they have become a prominent figure since the 2020s.

The most notable work by Mikami is the series There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... The project began as a light novel in February 2020, published by Shueisha under their Dash X Bunko imprint, with illustrations by Eku Takeshima. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Musshu, began serialization on Shueisha's Dash X Comic website in May 2020. The series has been licensed for English release in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. An anime television series adaptation is scheduled to premiere in July 2025.

Beyond this series, Mikami has created several other yuri-focused narratives. These include the novel If You Could See Love, which also received a manga adaptation, and the series I Will Fall Upon the Head of a Girl Who Insists It's Impossible for Two Women to Be Together in 100 Days. Another notable work is the novel Is the Woman Caught Between Lilies a Sin? Mikami's career also includes writing the novelization for the anime series Planet With and serving as the scenario writer for the Love Live! Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club project.

The artistic identity of Teren Mikami is strongly defined by a focus on Girls' Love Comedy, a genre that combines yuri romance with comedic elements. Their work often explores the complexities of relationships, frequently using unconventional premises such as competitive dating or contractual relationships to drive character dynamics and humor. Recurring themes in their stories include the contrast between a character's public persona and private self, as well as the nuances of friendship evolving into romantic love.

In terms of industry significance, Mikami is regarded as a key creator in the yuri light novel genre, with a career that has contributed to its increased visibility in the 2020s. Their work has garnered critical recognition; the manga adaptation of There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... was nominated for the Next Manga Award in both 2021 and 2022. The author has also been the recipient of the Yuri Hime Award in the inaugural Lily Literary Novel Contest.