Honey Lemon Soda

Uka Ishimori has one dream in life: to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage of bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she’s not alone—Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he so enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate her life!

Uka Ishimori has one dream in life: to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage of bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she’s not alone—Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he so enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate her life!

Making friends, laughing along with her classmates, and even falling in love…To Uka, her current high school life is a dream come true! Although self-doubt still looms over her like a mountain, she’s determined to keep climbing—and what better time to do so than at the school’s welcome hike? But when a strange fork in the road sends the entire class down a dangerous trail, can Uka step up and save the day?

Making friends, laughing along with her classmates, and even falling in love…To Uka, her current high school life is a dream come true! Although self-doubt still looms over her like a mountain, she’s determined to keep climbing—and what better time to do so than at the school’s welcome hike? But when a strange fork in the road sends the entire class down a dangerous trail, can Uka step up and save the day?

When Uka meets Kai's ex-girlfriend Serina and sees how different they are, she completely loses confidence. But can a few words from Kai inspire her not to give up?

When Uka meets Kai's ex-girlfriend Serina and sees how different they are, she completely loses confidence. But can a few words from Kai inspire her not to give up?

It’s the opening day of Hachimitsu High’s culture festival! With its cute decor, tasty food, charming maids, and potential glimpses of Kai, Class 1-B’s Café Avail is doing better than anyone could have expected—and it’s all thanks to the pillar of the class, Uka. But even the strongest pillars can come crumbling down, and Uka gets a sudden reality check when she’s swarmed by irate girls demanding to know what relationship she and Kai have. Emboldened by the festival, Uka may have forgotten just how far apart her and Kai’s worlds are—but everyone else certainly hasn’t!

It’s the opening day of Hachimitsu High’s culture festival! With its cute decor, tasty food, charming maids, and potential glimpses of Kai, Class 1-B’s Café Avail is doing better than anyone could have expected—and it’s all thanks to the pillar of the class, Uka. But even the strongest pillars can come crumbling down, and Uka gets a sudden reality check when she’s swarmed by irate girls demanding to know what relationship she and Kai have. Emboldened by the festival, Uka may have forgotten just how far apart her and Kai’s worlds are—but everyone else certainly hasn’t!

It’s summer vacation, and Uka’s social circle is dazzling! Hanging out at the beach, texting, going to karaoke…Uka has never had so many opportunities to experience fun with friends. But the start of her second term at Hachimitsu may signal storm clouds on the horizon, as her overprotective father doesn’t take so kindly to her new lifestyle. Will the friendships Uka has always dreamed of be ripped away as quickly as they came together?

It’s summer vacation, and Uka’s social circle is dazzling! Hanging out at the beach, texting, going to karaoke…Uka has never had so many opportunities to experience fun with friends. But the start of her second term at Hachimitsu may signal storm clouds on the horizon, as her overprotective father doesn’t take so kindly to her new lifestyle. Will the friendships Uka has always dreamed of be ripped away as quickly as they came together?

The beginning of the second term brings an unwelcome surprise when Uka’s father demands that she transfer schools! Now Uka finds herself at a crossroads—does she keep her parents in the dark and risk losing her hard-won squad, or come clean about her past torment? As she struggles to find the right words, an unexpected alliance of both friends and former bullies turns up with words of their own…

The beginning of the second term brings an unwelcome surprise when Uka’s father demands that she transfer schools! Now Uka finds herself at a crossroads—does she keep her parents in the dark and risk losing her hard-won squad, or come clean about her past torment? As she struggles to find the right words, an unexpected alliance of both friends and former bullies turns up with words of their own…

Nobody can seem to put a name to Uka and Kai’s relationship, not even themselves. But Uka knows deep down exactly who she wants to be to him—his girlfriend! After being in his shadow for so long, confessing to someone so far out of her league is going to take confidence she’s not sure she has. But when an opportunity rolls around during the sports festival, will Uka finally work up the courage to tell Kai how she really feels?

Nobody can seem to put a name to Uka and Kai’s relationship, not even themselves. But Uka knows deep down exactly who she wants to be to him—his girlfriend! After being in his shadow for so long, confessing to someone so far out of her league is going to take confidence she’s not sure she has. But when an opportunity rolls around during the sports festival, will Uka finally work up the courage to tell Kai how she really feels?

Finally, Kai and Uka have both admitted their feelings for each other, and Uka’s heart bursts with satisfaction at this miraculous development. But does having feelings for each other mean dating?! What is dating, anyway? With a bit of worry and a lot of joy, Uka has become the girlfriend of the person she loves.

Finally, Kai and Uka have both admitted their feelings for each other, and Uka’s heart bursts with satisfaction at this miraculous development. But does having feelings for each other mean dating?! What is dating, anyway? With a bit of worry and a lot of joy, Uka has become the girlfriend of the person she loves.

With newfound confidence, lots of friends, and the boyfriend of her dreams by her side, Uka is ready to tackle her second year of high school with a spring in her step! As if things couldn’t get any better, she makes the perfect pal in Nano Iwakawa, a clumsy and shy but sweet girl who idolizes Uka for how far she’s come. But as it turns out, Nano is in Kai’s class, and her similarities to Uka haven’t gone unnoticed by their peers—especially since Nano seems to be getting awfully close to him. Could there be more to Nano’s behavior than meets the eye?

With newfound confidence, lots of friends, and the boyfriend of her dreams by her side, Uka is ready to tackle her second year of high school with a spring in her step! As if things couldn’t get any better, she makes the perfect pal in Nano Iwakawa, a clumsy and shy but sweet girl who idolizes Uka for how far she’s come. But as it turns out, Nano is in Kai’s class, and her similarities to Uka haven’t gone unnoticed by their peers—especially since Nano seems to be getting awfully close to him. Could there be more to Nano’s behavior than meets the eye?

Uka is pleased as punch to have made friends with Nano Iwakawa, a transfer student who’s just like her—or so it seemed. When Uka learns that Nano might be putting on an act to get closer to Kai, everything she thought she knew comes crashing down! Faced with the fear of losing both of them, Uka resolves to talk to Nano and find out who she truly is. Can she salvage their friendship and keep her boyfriend to herself at the same time?

Uka is pleased as punch to have made friends with Nano Iwakawa, a transfer student who’s just like her—or so it seemed. When Uka learns that Nano might be putting on an act to get closer to Kai, everything she thought she knew comes crashing down! Faced with the fear of losing both of them, Uka resolves to talk to Nano and find out who she truly is. Can she salvage their friendship and keep her boyfriend to herself at the same time?

It’s been one heart-pounding moment after another on Uka’s school camping trip, as it’s her first time getting to stay with Kai past sunset! When her attraction toward him grows in a way she’s never felt before, she decides to sneak into his room in the middle of the night—but now she’s terrified that she totally gave him the creeps! Is it wrong of her to yearn for her boyfriend’s touch? Plus, there are many things about Kai that Uka still doesn’t know, including a crucial part of his backstory…

It’s been one heart-pounding moment after another on Uka’s school camping trip, as it’s her first time getting to stay with Kai past sunset! When her attraction toward him grows in a way she’s never felt before, she decides to sneak into his room in the middle of the night—but now she’s terrified that she totally gave him the creeps! Is it wrong of her to yearn for her boyfriend’s touch? Plus, there are many things about Kai that Uka still doesn’t know, including a crucial part of his backstory…