Summer fireworks and winter chills. Trips abroad and a peaceful home life. Somewhere in the background, an ukelele plays. This second short story collection features a variety of vignettes from the perspective of Adachi, Shimamura, and some of the many people whose lives have intertwined with theirs.
Summer fireworks and winter chills. Trips abroad and a peaceful home life. Somewhere in the background, an ukelele plays. This second short story collection features a variety of vignettes from the perspective of Adachi, Shimamura, and some of the many people whose lives have intertwined with theirs.
Adachi is skipping class when she first meets fellow truant Shimamura in the gym loft, and just like that, a friendship is born. Except now Adachi’s having dreams about kissing her, and she doesn’t know what that means, but she’s pretty sure it’s not something you do with a friend. What are these strange feelings she has when she thinks of Shimamura? And is it possible Shimamura feels the same way?
Adachi is skipping class when she first meets fellow truant Shimamura in the gym loft, and just like that, a friendship is born. Except now Adachi’s having dreams about kissing her, and she doesn’t know what that means, but she’s pretty sure it’s not something you do with a friend. What are these strange feelings she has when she thinks of Shimamura? And is it possible Shimamura feels the same way?
Christmas is here, and for the first time in her life, Adachi has someone she really wants to spend it with. Meanwhile, Shimamura agonizes over what to get Adachi as a present. They may not be standing under the mistletoe, but will a Christmas miracle bring them both what they’re hoping for this year?
Christmas is here, and for the first time in her life, Adachi has someone she really wants to spend it with. Meanwhile, Shimamura agonizes over what to get Adachi as a present. They may not be standing under the mistletoe, but will a Christmas miracle bring them both what they’re hoping for this year?
It’s February 4th and Adachi has a question for Shimamura about Valentine’s Day—if, that is, she can muster the courage to ask. A lot can happen in ten days!
It’s February 4th and Adachi has a question for Shimamura about Valentine’s Day—if, that is, she can muster the courage to ask. A lot can happen in ten days!
It’s spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and Adachi and Shimamura have been assigned to the same second-year class! Hooray! But now Shimamura’s making new friends—so where does that leave Adachi? Can she overcome her shyness to get Shimamura back, or will she lose all the progress she’s made? Perhaps a sleepover is in order!
It’s spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and Adachi and Shimamura have been assigned to the same second-year class! Hooray! But now Shimamura’s making new friends—so where does that leave Adachi? Can she overcome her shyness to get Shimamura back, or will she lose all the progress she’s made? Perhaps a sleepover is in order!
Summer break is here, and Adachi’s determined to spend it with Shimamura. Unfortunately, Shimamura’s old friend Tarumi has beaten her to the punch–as Adachi discovers when she catches the two of them together. Will this rude awakening give Adachi the push she needs to finally confess her feelings? And is Shimamura even ready to hear them if she does?
Summer break is here, and Adachi’s determined to spend it with Shimamura. Unfortunately, Shimamura’s old friend Tarumi has beaten her to the punch–as Adachi discovers when she catches the two of them together. Will this rude awakening give Adachi the push she needs to finally confess her feelings? And is Shimamura even ready to hear them if she does?
See you later, Adachi! The Shimamura family’s headed to the countryside to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa. But upon reuniting with an old four-legged friend, Shimamura comes face-to-face with her past—and her fears of a painful future yet to come.
See you later, Adachi! The Shimamura family’s headed to the countryside to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa. But upon reuniting with an old four-legged friend, Shimamura comes face-to-face with her past—and her fears of a painful future yet to come.
Summer break is coming to an end, and Adachi and Shimamura are headed back to school—as a newly minted couple! It’s taken them a while to come this far, but the road ahead is still bumpy as they try to figure out this whole dating business. What will the new semester bring?
Summer break is coming to an end, and Adachi and Shimamura are headed back to school—as a newly minted couple! It’s taken them a while to come this far, but the road ahead is still bumpy as they try to figure out this whole dating business. What will the new semester bring?
October has rolled around, and with it, the school trip! As usual, Adachi is only interested in being with Shimamura—and those antisocial tendencies are starting to backfire on her. Not to mention the little stowaway in Shimamura’s backpack!
October has rolled around, and with it, the school trip! As usual, Adachi is only interested in being with Shimamura—and those antisocial tendencies are starting to backfire on her. Not to mention the little stowaway in Shimamura’s backpack!
Winter is in full swing, and Adachi and Shimamura are about to celebrate their second Christmas together–so what better time to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them this far? This holiday season, perhaps even the most painful memories of junior high are a gift to be treasured.
Winter is in full swing, and Adachi and Shimamura are about to celebrate their second Christmas together–so what better time to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them this far? This holiday season, perhaps even the most painful memories of junior high are a gift to be treasured.
It’s the start of a new year, and Shimamura has finally come to terms with what it means to be Adachi’s girlfriend. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to stop running away… Can Shimamura find the courage to do the right thing?
It’s the start of a new year, and Shimamura has finally come to terms with what it means to be Adachi’s girlfriend. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to stop running away… Can Shimamura find the courage to do the right thing?
First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi… For Shimamura, this year’s vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past!
First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi… For Shimamura, this year’s vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past!
Countless alternate dimensions exist, each with their own versions of Adachi and Shimamura. With Yashiro’s aid, the two are sure to find each other in every timeline—but what if a single choice had the power to split their destinies apart? What cataclysmic consequences could that bring?