Series by 南塔子

Ema is a reserved high school freshman who moves to her mother’s hometown, Ginnnezucho, after her parents’ divorce, landing in a quirky apartment complex called Territory M. There, she meets an eclectic group of neighbors: Riku, a sharp-eyed boy with a kind heart; Koki, a friendly middle schooler; Koma, a cool and confident girl; and Ikuma, a laid-back, sleepy guy.

Mio Ootaka, an ordinary high school girl struggling with math, crosses paths with Nao Taki, a brilliant yet eccentric classmate with a knack for science and a dreamy, aloof demeanor, when she saves him from a near-accident at the train station; as their slow-burning connection grows amidst shared moments of stargazing and quirky science trivia, Mio finds herself drawn into Nao’s unique world, unfolding a gentle, heartwarming tale of young love, personal growth, and the beauty of understanding one another in a high school setting.

Minosaki Mini, a 14-year-old girl who just ended a relationship, questions what love really means after realizing her feelings weren’t what she thought. At a high school festival, a kind boy rescues her from trouble, sparking a longing to meet him again. As she starts high school, Mini reconnects with this boy, Chiaki, and grapples with her growing emotions, complicated by his long-distance girlfriend, in this tender story of self-discovery and the complexities of young love.

Ririko lost her mother when she was five and has since helped her father with his handyman business. When her father is hospitalized, she takes on one of his jobs herself. Her client is Minato, a wealthy high school student who lives alone and struggles to care for himself. What begins as a single errand turns into regular cooking and odd jobs at his home. Their early relationship grows through work, awkward dependence, and small acts of help on both sides.