Series by 宮坂香帆

Sakuragi Rino, a high school girl with a long-standing crush on her popular friend Kiritani Ren, struggles with self-doubt but finds her feelings reciprocated, sparking a sweet romance. Their happiness is tested when Rino is diagnosed with ALS, a rare disease that gradually robs her of movement, forcing her to face an uncertain future. As Rino and Ren navigate love, loss, and her fading abilities, alongside friends like the supportive Chihiro, this poignant tale blends romance, resilience, and heartbreak, following a girl’s journey to live fully in the face of a cruel fate that strikes one in a hundred thousand.

Rina, a shy and dreamy third-year junior high school girl, harbors a secret crush on Takayanagi, a high school boy she sees every morning at the train station, until a chance encounter at a live concert gone wrong introduces her to Hiro, Takayanagi’s quiet and steadfast friend who steps in to help; as Rina and Hiro’s unexpected connection blossoms into a tender first love, their journey navigates the trials of youth, fragile emotions, and life-changing decisions, painting a heartfelt and timeless story of romance and resilience.

Chihaya Tachibana, a 15-year-old girl with a fierce look that intimidates her peers, finds herself heartbroken due to a boy she dislikes, Sho Hinase. Despite her tough exterior, Chihaya has a soft spot for kendo, especially for her clubmate Fuyuki Nanjo, who's always kind to her. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when Sho, with his infuriating confidence and childish charm, begins to stir feelings in her she can't ignore.