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The young girl appeared at the end of summer. We had been very close childhood friends, regardless of time. However, as we became high school students, the close distance we once had when we were playing pals gradually increased, setting us apart. Yet, in a bid to grant the wish of “Menma”, the young girl who was the only one unchanged, the six of them gathered once again. This is the novel written by the screenwriter, Mari OkadaFuji, of the anime aired on Fuji TV NOITAMINA. We had been very close childhood friends, regardless of time. We formed the ‘Super Peace Busters’ and had always played with each other. However, when we became high school students, we were poles apart. Jintan became a shut-in. Anaru endeavored to meet the expectations of her female friends. Yukiatsu and Tsuruko entered an elite high school. Poppo gave up studying and traveled around the world. Finally, the only one unchanged, a girl called Menma, suddenly appeared in front of Jintan, hoping he could help her to grant her wish. With this turning point she induced, the six of them gathered once again.
68A girl falls into a coma and finds herself at an odd convenience store managed by a talking furry creature. In the land where dreams are made, on the brink of life and death, the girl watches and learns from the whimsical creatures she comes across.
Jun is a girl whose words have been sealed away. She was once a very happy girl, but because of a certain thing she said when she was very young, her family was torn apart. One day, the egg fairy appeared in front of her and sealed away her ability to talk in order to stop her from hurting anybody else. Since this traumatic experience, Jun lives in the shadows away from the limelight. But, one day, she is nominated to become an executive member of the "community outreach council." On top of that, Jun is also appointed to play the main lead in their musical... (Source: Official website)
Hisae Iwaoka’s latest collection of warm-hearted short stories about life and its little wonders, interconnected via a certain school and the students and teachers that pass through its halls. Sweet and delicate, they're like "flower cookies" for the stressful mind.
The story is set in a town nestled in the mountains and centers on high school second-year student and aspiring musician Aoi Aioi, her older sister Akane Aioi, Akane's ex-boyfriend and struggling guitarist Shinnosuke Kanomura, and Shinno — who is actually Shinnosuke from 13 years ago after traveling from the past to the present. Aoi and Akane's parents passed away in an accident 13 years ago, and Akane gave up her ambition of going to Tokyo with Shinnosuke and decided to take care of Aoi. Since then, Aoi has felt indebted to her older sister. One day, she is invited to perform at a music festival as a session musician by a famous enka singer named Dankichi. At the same time, Shinnosuke returns to Aoi and Akane's town after a long time away. Then, Shinno mysteriously appears, and Aoi falls in love for the first time. (Source: Anime News Network)
The cafe owner Mikumo and general store shopkeeper Yano have their shops directly above and below each other in the same building. The two seem so close, but aren't a couple -- and their oh-so-frustrating "romance" is being silently witnessed by the most unlikely of beings.
Alice likes her childhood friend, Towa. After a long time, she is able to meet the adult Towa, as her partner for ice skating. Even though she can't do ice skating anymore because of trauma in the past, Alice will do her best so that Towa will look at her.
I, Miruku Mogi, while being a cafe waitress, I became a Mysterious Thief Milky Drop to become a "Pandora's Pupil" so that the curse on my brother could disappear. It was hard to find it. One day, I asked Nezumiya, Kozo Nezumi's descendant, to look for the treasure, but ...!? (Source: Goodreads)
I'm Momoa, a 15-year-old orphan. After losing my parents in an accident, I started working as a maid for the super-rich Kaizaki family. But for some reason, Akira, the heir to the Kaizaki family, is super mean to me! And what's more, it turns out that I'm the new heir to the Kaizaki family!? A thrilling love comedy about a tsundere celebrity prince and an innocent commoner girl! (Source: Ciao Plus, translated) *Note: Includes four extra chapters.*
He's slow on his legs. Hopelessly slow. But still, while watching the "Ekiden," a two-day race in Hakone, Nekoya Taichi was deeply inspired by it. Nekoya practices every day, but it seems like he isn't improving much at all. His senpai and big inspiration, Hayama Naoki, sees his effort and wants to believe in him. Getting accepted into the same high school Hayama went to, means to pass a harsh test and even though it seems like he has no talent for running at all, Nekoya continues his practice and doesn't give up on his big dream: running at the Hakone Ekiden—together with Hayama....