Girls Love - Page 9

Mei Haruno possesses the rare gift of being able to detect arrows hovering above individuals that indicate their beloved. Despite her natural talent, Mei has trouble accepting her ability due to her past encounters. Furthermore, she is incapable of spotting her own arrow and encounters feelings of resentment when she encounters sappy couples. Disheartened, Mei decides to start anew by enrolling in a different high school. Unexpectedly, Mei's life takes a sudden turn when she reconnects with her best friend Sayo Shirayuki after seven years of separation. Before relocating, Sayo confessed her affection for Mei and stayed true to her sentiment by carrying an arrow for her. The plot thickens when Mei inadvertently rescues Rinna Fukatsu from a panic attack, and Rinna begins to harbor romantic sentiments towards Mei. Managing two suitors when her initial idea was to evade romance entirely, Mei is compelled to confront her emotions while balancing the feelings of everyone else involved.

Due to her father's work abroad, Konatsu Amano relocated to Iyo-Nagahama, where she settled with her aunt. During her journey to her aunt's home, Konatsu came across an open house at her new high school's aquarium, where she met the striking senior, Koyuki Honami. They quickly developed feelings for each other, after a few fortuitous encounters. In a bid to get closer to Koyuki, Konatsu joined the aquarium club, of which Koyuki was the sole member. Despite sharing qualities like loneliness, kindness, thoughtfulness, hesitancy, and obstinacy, expressing their emotions proved challenging, which strained their relationship. To move forward, they must define their roles in each other's lives and discover ways of reconciling their feelings. Will they overcome their loneliness and summon the courage to confront their inner selves and each other?

The "vampire" girls reside in a school nestled within a dense forest, concealing their true identity. To avoid detection while hunting for prey, they rely on the "sister system," a blood pact among the girls. However, what benefits does this pact provide them?

Uta Naruse's original affection for her childhood friend, Kaoru, was shattered when Kaoru married Uta's elder brother, Reiichi, whom Uta also held in high esteem. Due to various reasons, Uta is now living with the blissful newlyweds, but one year under the same roof as her crush is making it increasingly difficult for her to manage her emotions. Her loyal confidant, Kuroe, is the only one with whom she shares her concerns. Though plagued by what she thinks is an endless unrequited love, Uta cannot seem to find closure. Recent events suggest that there may be underlying issues in Kaoru and Reiichi's relationship which they are hiding behind their apparent happiness.

Once revered as the shining superstar of Seiran Academy, Ayaka Shiramine's beauty, kindness, and dedication were renowned. However, when Yurine Kurosawa arrives on the scene, everything changes. This remote and solitary overachiever poses a danger to Ayaka's good name. While initially harboring some resentment towards Yurine, Ayaka's genuine warmth opens the door for her rival to form new relationships. However, as the two start to feel romantic attraction for each other, their bond grows increasingly enigmatic. Ano Ko ni Kiss to Shirayuri wo is a heartfelt tale of two girls striving for perfection who, amid the tumult of adolescence, discover comfort and fondness in each other's presence.

1. Kimi no Tame ni Sekai wa Aru 2. Arashi ga Kitarite 3. Friday Night Cinema 4. Secret Closet 5. Cast a Spell 6. Jewel of You

Both volumes are a collection of seven short stories each, revolving around an all-girl's school. The first, fifth, sixth, and seventh chapter from the first volume and the first five chapters of the second volume feature the same protagonists. This entry will reflect the Futabasha edition, which has some chapters re-ordered compared to the previous (incomplete) Ichijinsha edition. See the more info page. Volume 1: 1. Tomodachi ja Nakute mo. (Even if We're Not Friends) 2. Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Natsu. (The Summer Closest to Heaven) 3. Kiss to Koi to Ouji-sama (A Kiss, Love, and a Prince) 4. Itsuka no Kono Koi. (This Love From I Can't Remember When) 5. Kusuriyubi ni Kiss Shitara (If I Kiss Her Ring Finger) 6. Chocolate Kiss Kiss 7. Tsuki ni Negai wo (Wishing on the Moon) Volume 2: 8. Naisho no Koibito (Secret Girlfriends) 9. Classmates 10. Arashi no Mae (Before the Storm) 11. Honki no Iede (Running Away...For Real) 12. Watashi-tachi no Monogatari (Our Story) 13. Kuchibiru ni Cherries (Cherries For Your Lips) 14. Honto no Kimochi. (Real Love)

It's exhausting to live as a human, so I hope I become a cat instead. Then one day, my wish was granted?