Series by 椎名あゆみ

Arisugawa Seara, a tall and mature-looking sixth-grader, moves in with her crush, high schooler Seto Shuhei, and his little sister Koharu while her parents are abroad. Determined to win Shuhei’s heart, Seara uses her charm and persistence, despite his initial view of her as a kid, while Koharu becomes her ally. As Seara navigates life with the Seto siblings and faces challenges from peers like the jealous Arisa, this lively tale blends romance, comedy, and youthful determination, following a bold girl chasing her first love with unwavering passion in a story of growth and heartfelt connections.

Kaede Matsushita is energetic, rough, and known for using a masculine way of speaking. Around her boyfriend Teppei, she becomes unusually quiet and reserved. Their relationship is unsettled when popular student Takashi Okamura sends her a love letter. Kaede must face attention that conflicts with her existing feelings. The early romance turns on jealousy, pride, and a girl whose confidence changes depending on who is watching.

Tomoka Takasaki, a lively high school girl attending an elite all-girls school, falls in love at first sight with a charming "prince" who saves her from a molester on a train. She later encounters this person, revealed to be Serika Yuuki, at a party hosted by her wealthy classmate Eriko. Tomoka discovers Serika is the charismatic vocalist of a new band called SPIRAL. Arata Miyazawa, a boy from a neighboring school who has a crush on Tomoka, invites her to join SPIRAL as a keyboardist due to her exceptional piano skills. The group, including bandmates Take and Tamotsu, forms a tight-knit unit as they pursue their musical dreams and navigate the complexities of their relationships.

Asaoka Miki, a mature high school girl who prefers older men, falls for Takase Ryusei, a café owner 18 years her senior with a young son, Reo, from his late wife. As Miki works part-time at the café and grows closer to Ryusei, she navigates her unrequited feelings and the complexities of their age gap, drawing Reo and her friends into her journey. This poignant tale blends romance, emotional depth, and the challenges of love, following a girl’s heartfelt pursuit of a man whose life and past test the boundaries of her devotion.

Hina Mishima transfers to Tokiwa Academy, a large private high school where students are divided into two feuding factions: those wearing white uniforms, led by the charismatic Shirayuki, and those in black, headed by the intense Nishizaki. As a new student, Hina joins the minority group of private-clothing wearers, called Greys, who are targeted by both factions. She navigates the school’s tense atmosphere, forming alliances with peers like the enigmatic Isshiki, a key figure in the white faction. Hina’s determination to challenge the factional conflicts draws her into confrontations and strategic maneuvers. Set in the sprawling campus of Tokiwa Academy, her actions spark new dynamics among the students.