Segawa-san is the star of the office who everyone depends on. But she's stretched thin, and the state of her apartment has gotten dire. After a fateful encounter, the college girl next door offers to lend a helping hand! *Notes: \- The chapter count includes one extra story. \- Originally self-published on Twitter, it was picked up for commercial publication on 2023-09-23.*

"Naruse wa Tenka wo Tori ni Iku" is a coming-of-age story set in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, depicting the exploits of Naruse, a girl who pushes ahead on her own path with all her might. Her childhood friend, Shimazaki, has been by Naruse's side since elementary school, and has witnessed Naruse's eccentric behavior leading to isolation as an eccentric. The story begins when Naruse makes a strange decision: "I'm going to dedicate this summer to Seibu," and Shimazaki hears it. (Source: Natalie, translated)

*Published in Jump SQ.RISE 2020 Winter*