Series by 小森みっこ

Odagiri Mirei, a beautiful but sheltered middle school girl, is forbidden from going out after school due to her strict parents, living a repetitive life of home and school until she sneaks out and takes a train alone. When a molester targets her, she’s rescued by Ashiya Tomoo, a kind and smaller boy who becomes her first safe connection with the opposite sex, easing her fear of boys. As Mirei navigates her budding feelings for Tomoo and the challenges of stepping beyond her sheltered world, this tender tale blends romance, innocence, and growth, following a girl’s journey of first love and self-discovery in a story of gentle courage and heartfelt bonds.

Yuna Natsukawa, a busy college student, juggles part-time jobs and household responsibilities while living with her overworked mother and rebellious younger sister, Nana. Feeling weighed down by her family's struggles, Yuna's life takes an unexpected turn when a chance encounter with a charming younger boy, Hiyori, sparks an unlikely connection. As their paths continue to cross, Yuna begins to rediscover the joy and vulnerability of opening her heart, while Hiyori navigates his own feelings and dreams.

High school sophomore Hana Amamiya has always carried the weight of her mother's passing, finding solace in visits to her mother's hometown. There, she cherished her childhood friendship with Yuzuru, a boy who became her first love—until life pulled them apart. Years later, a chance encounter in the city brings Hana face-to-face with Yuzuru, now a rough-around-the-edges delinquent. Despite his changed demeanor, Hana senses echoes of the boy she once knew. As they reconnect, old feelings resurface, but so do new challenges, testing their bond and their dreams for the future.