A collection of stories: • Otonari no Senpai • Fuwafuwa no Kimochi • Hajimari no Kotoba • [Hon no Tomodachi](https://mangabaka.org/search?q=anilist%3A104982); originally in Pure Yuri Anthology Hirari vol. 2 (2010-08-26) • Mainichi no Tomodachi • Christmas no Yoru (The Night Before Christmas)

Chisato and Riku first met when she moved next door ten years ago. Even as college students, they're still neighbors after her mom suggests they get adjacent apartments since "it'll be safer." One day, Chisato casually mentions she wouldn't mind having a boyfriend. Riku's reaction of "Why not me!? I've had a crush on you forever!" totally catches her off guard. Can someone who's been the boy next-door for most of her life become something more...!? (Source: Renta!)

This volume contains a short work and two one-shots by mangaka Sasada Asuka. Strawberry Chocolate: Yuasa Megumu is a 15 year-old model/talent who is about to start filming her first drama with a cast of very famous people, including the popular Tomochika Sorai. After her first day on the set, Tomochika seeks her out, but coldly tells her not to come to work unless she is willing to try harder. Angry, she loses her temper and accidentally lets him in on one of her big secrets. What will happen to these two colleagues?? Kimi ni Ichiban no Egao wo Okurou: Hirata Sanako is a flute player in her school's band. When she was young, she learned to smile through her family's problems and now is in the habit of appearing happy under almost any circumstance. When she gets to know her photographer classmate Nakai-kun, however, things gradually begin to change... Mirai wo Tsukamou: Tooru likes going to an old-fashioned movie theater in his neighborhood, partly b/c of its atmosphere, but also b/c he can see his friend Misato there. One day, they both learn that the theater must close now due to financial troubles. What will happen to the two of them??

1. **Kirakira no Natsu** (ささだあすか短篇集 きらきらのなつ) 2. **Shinobi no Iroha** (しのびのいろは) After her great great grandfather (or great great great grandfather, our heroine can't seem to remember) is saved by a member of the Kumezaki family, a ninja by the name of Iroha dedicates her time to protecting the girl of the family, Sakura. The series revolves around their exploits. 3. **Jitensha Blues** (自転車ブルー! ) 4. **Hoshizora☆Factory** (星空☆ファクトリー) 5. **Pokapoka no Fuyu** (ぽかぽかのふゆ)

Carried in on a spring breeze, love suddenly flew into Nanaho's life! The moment she sees this guy on her college campus, she's fallen head over heels. Rushing over, she impulsively blurts out her feelings and asks him out. No surprise, she gets a totally flat-out "Uh... Sorry, I can't..." in response!! Nanaho then throws out a desperate request to just be friends instead, not expecting much, only for him to answer with a "Sure. That'd be great!" Well, now what...?!

Tetsutarou and Haruhi just got married. They’re still in college and they’ve started their new life together, but they’re not quite ready to give up the fun of being kids just yet…