Hotaru doesn’t need a boyfriend. But an act of kindness to a classmate going through a breakup opens a door she never thought to step through, and everything begins to change… A sweet new shojo romance manga from the creator of Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty!
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can’t help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way…
After Hotaru chases Hananoi-kun all the way to England to finally tell him how she feels, the two of them pledge their love to one another and decide to start their relationship anew. Although life with Hananoi-kun is back to normal, as college entrance exams loom on the horizon, a certain unease creeps into Hotaru’s heart… The highly anticipated conclusion is here, but there are still some loose ends to tie up!
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can’t help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way…
Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love…but somehow or another, she’s found herself going out with Hananoi-kun, the pretty boy from the class down the hall who, as it turns out, is a little too romantic for his own good. But they’re not official yet; they’re going out on a trial basis, and once Christmas Day comes, they’ll be perfect strangers again. Hotaru was fine with that…until Hananoi-kun gave her the happiest Christmas Eve of her life. Now, with the deadline just hours away, Hotaru’s beginning to have second thoughts…
Hotaru finally realizes she loves Hananoi-kun. Now she’s got to find a way to tell him how she feels! There’s just one problem: she’s got a new coworker…Yao-kun, her old friend from elementary school! Memories of childhood trauma come rushing back…and Hotaru knows that she’s going to have to face them if she ever wants to know what it’s like to be in love.
Hananoi-kun and Hotaru’s trial run is over. They’re officially boyfriend and girlfriend now! Their first official date leaves Hananoi-kun determined to tell Hotaru how he really feels…but before he can, she’s got a surprising request for him!
Hotaru Hinase and her boyfriend, Hananoi-kun, prepare for the beginning of their second year of high school…and their feelings for each other grow stronger by the day. Just as Hananoi-kun begins to show signs that he’s ready to come out of his shell, Yao-kun, his rival in love, discovers his secret, and he’s determined to make him come clean to Hotaru…
Hotaru is experiencing so many firsts with Hananoi-kun. Now, finally, the two of them have had their first kiss! While Hananoi-kun ruminates on the memories that haunt him, the once-again perplexed Hotaru wonders how to feel about their kiss…!
Hotaru and Hananoi-kun have been together for nearly half a year now, and the first summer break of their relationship is right around the corner! Hotaru decides to make herself as attractive as possible—both inside and out—in order to be a good girlfriend to Hananoi-kun. Meanwhile, an all-new romance seems to be budding in their friend group
As they begin their first summer break since getting together, Hotaru and Hananoi-kun vow to experience even more "firsts" together! But all their plans are derailed when Hananoi-kun’s father suddenly returns from overseas! Then, Yao-kun finally acknowledges his feelings for Hotaru…just in time for the two of them to have an intimate moment at the summer festival!
Hotaru and Hananoi-kun have weathered a major trial in their relationship—their first extended summer apart! But now that summer break is over, it’s time for the annual school fair. Just as things are about to kick off, it comes to light that Hotaru’s friend Shibamu has the hots for their homeroom teacher, Mr. Hozumi! But does she really have a chance…? Anything can happen at the Yukisaki High School Fair!
It’s been six months since Hotaru and Hananoi-kun became official, but lately, Hananoi-kun has been acting strangely. Finally, on their first date in a long time, he spills: “We met once before, long ago.” Meanwhile, who’s this new mystery girl making waves…?! The past and the present intertwine as our couple moves on to the next stage!
The reemergence of Hotaru’s estranged childhood friend, Non-chan, causes a rift between our star couple after Hananoi-kun’s attempt to protect Hotaru only ends up hurting her. Can Hananoi-kun change his ways and right the wrong? Or is this the end of their romance?! Their mismatched love story takes a new turn!
Hotaru and Hananoi-kun have reconciled the past and mended their relationship. Now that they’ve gotten through their first fight, their relationship is stronger than ever! Yao-kun and Satomura-san, on the other hand, seem ready for a change. Much has happened in the year since Hotar and Hananoi-kun got together, and now another winter is just around the corner…
Hananoi-kun and Hotaru have only grown closer after overcoming their first real fight. And then, during a New Year’s Eve date, Hotaru says “I don’t want to go home tonight.” Hananoi-kun is shocked at first, but it seems she has a legitimate reason…! Nothing will be the same as the two ring in the New Year together with big changes in store for Hotaru’s life!
It’s now Hotaru and Hananaoi-kun’s second winter together. Hotaru’s dad invites Hananoi-kun over for lunch, where he spots a familiar face in an old photograph. Then,with the third school term already off to an eventful start, Yao-kun leaves the bookstore, and his replacement hire is a mysterious older boy who catches Hotaru’s attention…
Hananoi-kun has made the discovery that Ginji-san, the older man who was his “friend” throughout his childhood, was actually Hotaru’s grandfather! He resolves to tell her everything, but Hotaru misses their date in order to help Yao-kun’s little siblings get to the hospital. Wanting to make up for the date she blew off, Hotaru herself resolves to take things between her and Hananoi-kun to the next level on the night of their one-year anniversary…
On their first anniversary date, Hotaru and Hananoi-kun’s feelings toward one another fall out of sync. Each wants what’s best for the other, but worries about how to make that a reality. When the class trip comes and Hananoi-kun realizes the best thing he can do for Hotaru, he makes a proposal that will change both of their lives forever…
Hotaru and Hananoi-kun, each trying to do what’s best for the other, decide to split up. Now Hananoi-kun has gone off to England, and the two are more distant than ever. But when Hotaru realizes she can’t bring herself to forget Hananoi-kun and move on, she hatches a plan with the help of her friends to fly to England herself and win him back!
After Hotaru chases Hananoi-kun all the way to England to finally tell him how she feels, the two of them pledge their love to one another and decide to start their relationship anew. Although life with Hananoi-kun is back to normal, as college entrance exams loom on the horizon, a certain unease creeps into Hotaru’s heart… The highly anticipated conclusion is here, but there are still some loose ends to tie up!
Then, college students Hananoi-kun and Hotaru face one more “first” together that they just can’t seem to take. And, what will become of Shibamu and Hozumi-sensei when they finally reunite after being separated for so long? This special volume collects all these stories of what happened after the main story concluded! The final volume of our mismatched love story of a girl who doesn’t understand romance and a boy who loves too much is here!
