Series by 松苗あけみ

A high school girl named Pii, whose full name is Machida Kotori, decides to cut her long hair short as a fresh start when she begins living with her father following her parents' divorce, marking a symbolic change after middle school graduation. While getting her hair cut at a beauty salon on a Sunday, she catches the eye of a boy named Jiro who watches her from outside and falls for her at first sight. Jiro, who was abandoned as an infant and raised in a special environment including by a beloved grandmother figure, is drawn to Pii's kind-hearted and determined personality. The two unexpectedly reunite when they both enter the same high school, where Jiro boldly confesses his feelings soon after. Their interactions unfold amid school life, new friendships, and the presence of other classmates like the teasing yet eventually friendly Reiko, as mutual attraction grows despite various interruptions.

Chiri Shinobu starts her high school journey with dreams of romance, inspired by her parents' love story that began at the same school. But her hopes are quickly dashed when her first crush turns out to be a girl, and the only boy showing interest is Hacchi, a carefree and somewhat annoying classmate with a thing for her figure. As Chiri navigates the ups and downs of teenage life, she finds herself surrounded by quirky friends, unexpected feelings, and plenty of laughs.

Keiko, a 27-year-old woman working at a publishing company, faces pressure from her parents to marry as her younger sister prepares for her own wedding. Determined to avoid an arranged marriage, she impulsively proposes to Yusaku, a younger coworker with a playboy reputation, hoping for a marriage of convenience. Yusaku, surprisingly earnest despite his carefree demeanor, agrees, leading the two to navigate their fake engagement while living together. Their arrangement is complicated by Keiko’s nosy family and Yusaku’s childhood friend, who stirs tension. As they juggle societal expectations and personal doubts, their pretend relationship sparks unexpected emotions.