Series by 山花典之

Fugano Masuo, a shy 24-year-old salaryman who’s never had a girlfriend, meets Shiozaki Nagisa, a kindergarten teacher with a fear of men, at a matchmaking pub. Despite their awkward start, Masuo’s earnest efforts to win her over slowly melt Nagisa’s defenses. As their bond grows, they face challenges from rivals like the confident Kujira and the persistent Kaizuka, weaving a pure and heartfelt tale of love, perseverance, and overcoming personal fears.

Shoutarou Ninomiya, a hardworking salaryman, is blindsided when his wife hands him divorce papers, leaving him to care for their two sons in the orange-roofed house he hoped would reunite them. Meanwhile, Natsumi Okajima, a warm and resilient single mother, arrives at the same house with her two daughters, believing it's her new home—only to discover they've both been victims of a real estate scam. Forced to share the space, the two families agree to keep their distance, but as daily life unfolds, their lives intertwine in unexpected ways.