Karuho Shiina: 36 books

At career conferences, Kazehaya’s father blows a fuse! When Kazehaya shares his complicated feelings about his strict father with Sawako, their relationship deepens. It’s just in time for Valentine’s Day, when Sawako’s plans to give Kazehaya chocolate for the first time hit a surprise twist!

Spring is in the air, but doubts about the future bloom along with the flowers for Sawako and her friends. A bright spot in this season of worry is White Day, where the boys return gifts for the ones they received on Valentine’s Day. Kazehaya has a very special gift in store for Sawako! 

As Sawako and her friends strive toward bright futures, can their high school relationships last? Sawako forges an unlikely friendship with Kurumi while studying for college entrance exams, but she and Kazehaya spend less time together than ever. Meanwhile, Chizu is so broken up about Ryu leaving...

The future is on everyone’s minds, and Yano and Kento are feeling the anxiety of losing each other as they hit a crossroad in their relationship. Tensions rise as Yano seriously thinks about her own future for the first time. Will she take the easy route and stay with Kento, or will she follow her dreams and go to university in Tokyo without him?

It’s been one year since Sawako and Kazehaya confessed their love to each other. With their last high school festival approaching, Sawako gives it her all to make it the best one ever. Meanwhile, Kazehaya seems to be overworking himself…

Kazehaya and Sawako are still in the middle of their first fight. Summer vacation has begun, and Sawako decides to pursue her plans with Kurumi and holds a study session at her house. Will Kazehaya and Sawako be able to make up with each other even though neither of them is willing to talk?

Kazehaya says he’ll support Sawako no matter where she chooses to go to university, but he can’t come to an agreement with his father about his own future. When Kazehaya’s mother faces a medical issue, it’s Sawako’s turn to be supportive. Finally the day comes for Sawako to make her fateful decision…

The festival is over, and everyone’s spirits are down. Ryu’s baseball team is in the semifinals, and Chizu doesn’t know where her loyalties lie. She wants him to be happy, but she doesn’t want him to leave her. At the same time, Kazehaya and Sawako have been unable to confront each other since he made her cry.