Series by 高橋亮子

Wakasugi Choichiro, the sheltered eldest son of the wealthy Wakasugi zaibatsu, has been raised as the family heir but lacks confidence, often crumbling under pressure. When his crush Yuki calls him spineless, Choichiro resolves to become a stronger man, leaving home to prove himself. In Tokyo, he meets Koto, a girl who looks like Yuki, and stays with her family, finding new purpose and unexpected feelings, weaving a heartfelt tale of growth, determination, and young love amidst the challenges of stepping out into the world.

Tajima Nozomi, nicknamed “Bokuchan,” a spirited high school girl who uses “boku” and often gets mistaken for a boy, channels her love for acting into her school’s theater club. With her signature “Bokuchan pose,” she faces life’s challenges head-on, pining for her kind teacher Tsuji while catching the eye of Onoji Wataru, a younger soccer star who falls hard for her. As Nozomi navigates her unrequited crush and Wataru’s persistent affection, this lively tale blends humor, romance, and youthful energy, following a tomboy’s journey through love, theater, and self-discovery in a vibrant school setting.

Nanami Miyao, a high school girl who abandoned her dream of becoming a pianist, moves to a rural seaside town with her mother. She meets Takase, a boy passionate about folk music, and they form a duo called "Ship of the Wind". Together, they practice and perform, aiming for a national folk song competition. Nanami adapts to her new life, picking up baseball and bonding with Takase’s younger sister, Yuka, who harbors feelings for a classmate. Their daily lives intertwine with music and personal growth as they navigate school and relationships.

Yuzuki Asako, a girl from a prestigious school, transfers to the rural, all-girls boarding school Kozue Academy, where she’s rescued from delinquents by Nitta Tomo, a boy from nearby Meiyo High. Their secret romance begins as they share their struggles, finding solace in each other amidst the challenges of their separate worlds. As Asako adjusts to her new life and Tomo faces his own pressures, this tender tale blends romance, resilience, and the strength of young love, following two teens overcoming obstacles to build a bond that defies distance and adversity.