Series by 藤原よしこ

Yukimori Kokoro, a high school girl, navigates her feelings for her classmate Fuwa, a quiet boy she admires from afar, when a new, unconventional teacher, Jiro-chan, arrives and quickly bonds with the class. When Jiro-chan learns of Kokoro’s crush, he offers to help, but tensions rise as Fuwa seems to dislike the teacher, complicating her efforts to get closer to him. As Kokoro grapples with her emotions and the dynamics around her, this heartfelt tale blends romance, youth, and subtle complexities, following a girl’s journey through the tender, often confusing moments of affection that she hesitates to call love in a story of growth and connection.

Ichinose Miho, a spirited high school girl from a rural town where pigs outnumber people, meets Hyono, a handsome but abrasive transfer student from Tokyo. Though drawn to his good looks, Miho is put off by his disdain for bugs, animals, and girls, sparking a rocky dynamic between them. As they navigate their differences and Miho’s lively countryside life, alongside her friend Chika, this charming tale blends romance, humor, and growth, following a girl and a boy whose clashing personalities slowly reveal an awkward, heartfelt connection in a story of love blooming in unexpected places.

From childhood friends to estranged companions, the story of Hatori and Mao unfolds with a tangled web of emotions. Having known each other since elementary school, their relationship has seen its share of ups and downs, including a significant falling out. Now in high school, they navigate the complexities of their past friendship, the awkwardness of rekindling old bonds, and the possibility of romance. As they confront their feelings and the misunderstandings that once tore them apart, they explore what it means to truly understand and love each other.