Series by 如月園

Yoko Okano is a 16-year-old high school girl with a strange ability. She can see the things other people are imagining as if they have taken form. She keeps that power secret from everyone. Her biggest problem is that she can see the imagination of Ryusei Yoshikawa, the boy she has loved since childhood. Beside him, she always sees the image of his lover who died two years earlier.

In a world where everyone's remaining lifespan is visibly displayed above their heads, people live with the constant awareness of their mortality. This unique setting forms the backdrop for a series of poignant and bittersweet love stories. Each story focuses on different characters dealing with the knowledge of their time left, exploring how love, life, and human connections are influenced by this stark reminder of life's impermanence. From a girl who falls for someone with a short lifespan to a man grappling with his own nearing end, these tales delve into the emotional depths of living with an ever-decreasing number.