Series by 槙ようこ

Katakura Kippei, a flirtatious high school boy, finds his carefree life flipped when his five-year-old cousin Sakashita Yuzuyu is left in his care after her mother abandons her. Tasked with raising Yuzuyu, Kippei trades his playboy ways for daily responsibilities like making lunches and preschool drop-offs, growing into a devoted guardian. As he navigates his new role and a budding romance with the lonely but kind Tokunaga Kokoro, this tender tale blends family, love, and growth, following a boy’s transformation through the challenges and joys of unexpected parenthood and heartfelt connections.

Hotate, a fourth-grade girl who can see and communicate with spirits, lives with her grandmother after her mother’s death. Suddenly, she is sent to live with Zenjirou Yamamoto, a man introduced as her uncle, on his rural farm. Hotate adjusts to her new home alongside Bess the cow and Makoto, a university student boarder, while using her ability to interact with ghosts, like a boy seeking his mother. Zenjirou, who shares her spiritual gift, supports her as they encounter supernatural occurrences together. Through these experiences, Hotate begins to uncover the true nature of her connection to Zenjirou and her place in this new life.

Miwa Takanose, a high school freshman with a deep love for manga, particularly idolizes the hero from her favorite series. However, her real-life experience is far from the glamour of her comic books until she meets Kiriatsu, a boy who strikingly resembles her beloved manga character. This encounter sparks the beginning of Miwa's first real romance, pulling her into a world where she must navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and self-discovery. Alongside her friends, including the playful yet kind-hearted Kiriatsu, Miwa faces the trials of adolescence, from school festivals to personal growth, all while her heart flutters with the excitement of a first love.

In the picturesque town of Kamakura, twin siblings Akane and Aoi share a bond that's as complex as it is close. Akane is vibrant, popular, and full of energy, while Aoi, her introverted brother, prefers the company of animals to people. Despite sharing the same birthday, their lives often feel out of sync. When Aoi starts attending school regularly after a period of seclusion, their dynamic shifts, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt moments as they navigate the challenges of adolescence. Together, they face school life, sibling rivalry, and the stirrings of first love, all while learning to appreciate the unique rhythm of their shared time.