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Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. With striking similarities to a haunting movie character--jet-black hair, sinister smile and silent demeanor--she's mistakenly called Sadako by those around her. But behind her scary façade is a very misunderstood teenager. Too shy to fit in, all she wants to do is make some friends. But when the most popular boy in class befriends her, she's sure to make more than just that--she's about to make some enemies too! (Source: VIZ Media) *Notes: The chapter count includes four extra chapters.*
With her jet-black hair, sinister smile, and silent demeanor, Sawako “Sadako” Kuronuma always had trouble fitting in during high school. But with help from her friends, her boyfriend Kazehaya, and even her rival-turned-friend Kurumi, Sawako came out of her shell. Now in college, Sawako and Kurumi have become incredibly close, but Kurumi longs for a romance of her own. Despite considering herself unlovable, and despite feeling deeply satisfied with Sawako’s companionship, Kurumi decides to put herself out there and try dating. When she’s pestered by a persistent suitor after a party, a handsome stranger comes to her rescue. He looks suspiciously like Sawako…or not so suspicious, considering that he is actually Sawako’s cousin! When Kurumi starts to feel drawn to him, could it be love? (Source: VIZ Media) *Note: Includes one extra chapter.*
From the artist of Kimi ni Todoke comes another story of first love! Seventeen year old Sachi Takamura has never had a boyfriend. When a sympathetic classmate arranges a group date, Sachi meets the charming and magnetic Yukihiro Miyamoto. It's instant attraction—until she hears that he's a sweet-talking playboy! Is he everything that the rumors promised, or is there more to him than meets the eye? Sachi sets out to win his heart and stumbles upon more than she bargained for... (Source: VIZ Media) **Included one-shot:** Volume 6: Number 9
Niike, a high school first year prone to forgetfulness and doing too many favors, is asked to drop in on her classmate Nemoto who’s been absent from school. Supposedly, it’s just him living in his house alone, yet the presence of “something” seems to linger…? *Source: MANGA Plus*
Eight-page oneshot featuring Kimi ni Todoke's substitute teacher Kazuichi Arai who makes a pass at two girls, who happen to be Youko Sugimura and Maki of Aozora Yell's brass band.
A collection of 4 one-shots by author Shiina Karuho. Stand By Me: Asuka just got dumped by her boyfriend. As she nurses her broken heart, rowdy, but popular classmate Kobe tells her sadly that he just got dumped, too... Boku ni Yasashiku: Suzu meets Futoshi on the street and is sketched out, but it turns out that he was just trying to find the apt. building that her parents' are renting out. Even more surprisingly, he is moving to take the post of temporary art teacher at her high school... Switch ON!: Inukai likes Nekotsuki even though everyone tells her that Nekotsuki is a dangerous guy. But is there something to all of these rumors? Orion Teikuu: Yuusuke is in love with a girl that walks by where he works everyday. Struck by his determination, Maria decides to offer her help...
A collection of three one-shots by Shiina Karuho: Koi ni Ochiru: Sono Chika has never fallen in love, but a chance encounter with a classmate Kiyohara slowly changes things.... Saigo no Natsu: Iwamoto Hazumi can't swim, so her school requires her to take remedial swimming lessons during summer vacation. Already drowning on her first jump into the pool, though, things are not looking good. Cue Ooumi Nariyuki-senpai to her rescue...or not? Kane ga Naru: Yoshitomo and Ginko are polar opposites and have not gotten along since they first met, but what happens when they each take charge of putting together a co-Christmas Eve celebration involving their two classes?
1. **Aoi Futari** A funny, sweet, touching story about a girl and a guy who have just begun dating. They each pretend to be calm and in control, but what are they really thinking? 2. **Hana to Thief** Miyata Azumi met Ooki in grade school. Azumi was grabbing a flower from Ooki's yard when Ooki caught her red-handed. Ever since then, she's avoided him out of embarrassment. Now in high school, will things change? 3. **Katakoi Juliet** Jurie and Romio have a lot in common. Both their parents own rival stores in town, both have silly names from Shakespeare's play, and both have trouble getting along with each other. Are they as ill-fated as their namesakes?
A collection of 3 one-shots by author Shiina Karuho. Ibitsu na Hoshi no Katachi: Makoto and Aya are opposites but best friends. Makoto is mature and has had many relationships. Aya is naive and has never liked a boy. Yet, nothing has ever come between them until Makoto discovers Aya's secret... Mou Iikai.: Kanna is a tomboy who is used to being treated as "just a friend" by other guys, but being used to it doesn't mean that she likes it. Do things finally change when she meets Motonari-kun or is he just like the rest? Seishun Rhapsody: Kusano Hiro always seems to have the worst luck. She gets blamed for things she didn't do and is constantly in trouble over misunderstandings. Usami, her classmate, is the exact opposite, so no wonder they don't get along...
A collection of 3 one-shots by author Shiina Karuho. **Garakuta Planet** (瓦落多プラネット): Mitsuru wishes on Tanabata Day that she will be truer to her feelings about her crush Kou-chan. Enter Maekawa-kun who has come to help her achieve love! The only thing is, he's not from Earth...? **White White** (ホワイト・ホワイト): Shino likes Yamazaki-senpai, who has a reputation of being a real playboy. But Shino knows that these are just rumors b/c she has seen how in love he is with one particular girl... **Asayake wo Sanpo** (朝焼けを散歩): On one of Akari's early morning walks, she discovers Tecchan and the shop he takes care of for his grandfather. In it is a ring that she takes an interest to, but Tecchan immediately tells her it's not for sale. But then, why is it there?
A collection of three one-shots: Hi ga Kuretemo Aruiteru: Kyoko was about to confess her feelings to Kenta when he happened to mention that he likes her friend. Kyoko chose then to help him win his love over pursuing her own, but hiding one's feelings can be so painful... 15 no Haru/The spring when I was fifteen: Uehara-kun does not like girls who cry. Hatsumi is a girl who cries often. Will this seemingly unlikely pair get along? Kimi wa Kimi Boku wa Boku: Amakasu has never fallen in love, but a chance encounter with classmate Umegaki, the catcher and fourth batter of the school's baseball team, slowly changes things..