Having lived her entire life in the countryside, Suzume Yosano faces a new challenge when her parents head overseas for work and leave her with her uncle in Tokyo. On her way to her uncle's home, she loses her bearings and collapses. After waking up safely at her uncle's residence, she discovers that a mysterious man had come to her aid and is an acquaintance of her uncle. Strangely enough, this gentleman, Satsuki Shishio, turns out to be her homeroom teacher when she starts at her new school. Thus, Suzume must adjust to her new city school environment and forge new friendships, as she enters into a new chapter of her high school life! In addition, this volume includes several one-shots, including "Cookie Girl Cream Boy," "Tsuyu Kaoru," "Heroine no Ryuusei" (a crossover one-shot with "Heroine Shikkaku"), "More Than Words," and "Hibi Ryuusei" (another crossover example of "Hibi Chouchou").
Shou Umeya's pals have observed peculiar behavior in him while he rushes back home after class, suspecting he's devoting all his time to a mysterious gal. But in reality, his focus is on the charming and accident-prone Yoshiharu "Sakura" Sakuragaoka. Their paths meet when Sakura requests Umeya's assistance to track down a black cat that has gone missing. Sakura implored him to keep their search discreet from their landlord, and since that day, Umeya has been keeping Sakura's trust by visiting and playing with the cat whenever he desires. However, the primary objective of his visits has altered, and Umeya is now smitten with his timid and delightful new neighbor.
The everyday routine of a carefree bamboo rat and a fretful panda.
Chiyo Kozuka, aged 24, is facing a streak of bad luck. She has no job, an empty bank account, and is three months behind on her rent. She feels helpless until her landlady knocks on her door and suggests that they have sex as a solution to her financial troubles. In exchange, the landlady promises to assist her with her financial issues. The next day, Chiyo finds herself waking up next to her landlady, who she does not remember sleeping with due to a drunken state. Despite this, the landlady sticks to her promise and proposes a unique financial agreement that Chiyo cannot refuse since she is in a vulnerable position.
In full bloom, the thistles in the garden gave off a fragrance reminiscent of black tea. The garden was frequented by a beetle who could converse in the language of humans. It was a lively place where laughter echoed and a delectable Mirabelle tart was always baking. And if you walked exactly 47 steps, you could stumble upon a sea lion's abandoned pool.
[The Desperate Pillow-Side Lawsuit of a Childhood Friend Who Ignored a Long-Time Crush] The protagonist, Ihyun, has been harboring a one-sided love for her childhood friend Yujin for over a decade. One day, after falling victim to a rental scam, she ends up living at Yujin’s place. And with that, a chance to finally end her long-standing crush arrives— "What do you want for your birthday? Ask for anything." "Then... wanna have sex with me?" Will Ihyun be able to take her relationship with Yujin to the next level?
In Muntinlupa City, Philippines, 2025. On a rainy midnight, from her office building, Chevalyn Luna learns of another murder. The news reveals a pattern too precise to be coincidence: every two years, on March 13, a former classmate is killed. The cycle has already claimed three lives. She is certain she won’t be next, after all, no one held a grudge against her and by the pattern, the next killing is still two years away. Later that night, she spots the only other figure on the street, her former class president, Andrea White.
Moco wakes up and finds herself in a town full of curious people! Watch as she adjusts to life in this town full of cats.
Following the passing of his parents two years prior, Naoto Watari took on the role of sole guardian for his younger sister, Suzushiro "Suzu" Watari. In order to ensure Suzu's safety and happiness, Naoto moved in with their aunt and dedicated himself to Suzu's wellbeing. This commitment to his sister has prevented Naoto from joining any clubs or socializing with peers, leading to him being mocked and referred to as a "siscon" at his school. However, more challenges lie ahead for Naoto than just the taunts of his classmates. The arrival of a new transfer student, Satsuki Tachibana, awakens traumatic memories from Naoto's past that he had believed to be long forgotten. To make matters worse, Satsuki is hiding secrets that jeopardize the stability of Naoto's already fragile existence.
Jae-ho, a part-time student forced to work in a ‘Kid Cafe spending his difficult day with polarized mothers with the promise that his childhood friend will not tell on him in front of his parents that he was having sex in his apartment with a certain girl.
Jinnai Hanzou, proprietor of the secondhand shop "JIN", has resolved himself to tend to the worries and troubles of the people that surround him while developing great food that defies common sense. The culinary concept he puts forth is "cheap, easy, and good for your body".