Series by 佐藤ざくり

Botan Nonoyama has spent years shut away from other people. She enters a dormitory high school hoping to make friends and maybe even find love. Instead, she keeps fumbling her attempt at a bright new start. Then she meets a boy who insists that he does not need friends at all. That encounter begins to change the direction of her school life.

Morikawa Ameri, a high school girl with messy hair and a sharp glare, embraces her solitary life, shunning romance and enjoying movies alone. Her world flips when she learns that Teito, a popular boy who once crushed her heart, has secretly liked her all along. As Ameri confronts her past and navigates new feelings, including a connection with the kind Seto, this heartfelt story explores love, self-acceptance, and the courage to step out of one’s shell.

Kobayashi Shinra, a poor high school girl with no parents or friends, lives a lonely life until Rai, a popular and wealthy classmate, unexpectedly asks to be her friend. Wary of his intentions, Shinra agrees to a calculated alliance with him, hoping to escape her hardships. As she navigates this new dynamic and encounters two other boys tied to Rai, this emotional tale explores trust, ambition, and the fragile bonds that form in the face of adversity.

Mairu Kinoshita, a high school girl with low self-esteem, dresses plainly with messy hair and glasses, feeling invisible and resigned to being unattractive. Her classmate Tenyu Narutomi, a popular and blunt boy, notices her effort in cleaning and sparks her desire to change. With help from her fashionable friend Fuwari, Mairu undergoes a dramatic makeover, learning makeup and styling to boost her confidence. As she navigates her new appearance, Mairu attracts attention, including from boys, and begins exploring her first romantic feelings. Set in a typical high school, her transformation unfolds alongside budding friendships and emotional growth.

Nene Hanamura, a 17-year-old high school girl, once lived a sparkling life as a popular SNS influencer until a friend’s betrayal left her isolated and broken. Her world shifts when she starts exchanging emails with a mysterious stranger and meets Shu, a stunningly handsome but blunt band member, sparking new hope and feelings. Meanwhile, her mother, Miyabi, a 36-year-old divorcee, finds herself drawn to a younger man, intertwining their love stories.