Series by 藤村真理

Hanae Aoishi, a 33-year-old office worker, has spent her life prioritizing work over romance, remaining single and inexperienced in love. On her birthday, a surprising night with Yuu Tanokura, a charming and younger coworker, changes everything, leading her to call in sick to work for the first time. As Hanae navigates the unfamiliar territory of dating and her growing feelings for Yuu, she faces the challenges of balancing her career, societal expectations, and her own insecurities.

In a classroom where the divide between boys and girls is stark, Haruka Nakatani, a baseball-loving, tomboyish girl, transfers in and shakes up the dynamics. Passionate about the sport, Haruka faces daily skirmishes with her rival, Wataru, and harbors a crush on Ken, a high school student who once played in the prestigious Koshien tournament. As Haruka navigates the turbulent waters of friendship, rivalry, and first love, she and her classmates experience the joys and challenges of youth, learning about themselves and each other.