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Living with Kanade, who happens to be her cousin and foster parent, Sakuya often finds comfort by stargazing whenever she's feeling low. However, her birthday takes a turn when an unknown boy, Chihiro, shows up at her doorstep with only his name as a clue to his identity. Fueled by her curiosity, she seeks the help of her closest friends, Yuuri and Sei, to track him down. Despite warnings from those around her, Sakuya can't ignore the inexplicable pull she feels towards the enigmatic boy. As fate would have it, they have a second encounter - but will this be the moment that brings them together or will they continue to shine as solitary stars in the dark?
Before the immense popularity of One Piece, Oda Eiichiro had created a compilation of short stories. The collection consists of: - "Wanted!" (1992) - "God's Gift for the Future" (1993) - "Ikki Yakou" (1993) - "Monsters" (1994) - "Romance Dawn" (Version 2, 1996) In honor of the 20th anniversary of the One Piece anime, the TV special for episode 907 was adapted from the second version of "Romance Dawn."
Although Shiho's job is going well, she lacks companionship from friends and a romantic partner. To fill the void, she has been requesting in-home massages, and one day she encounters a gorgeous masseur, Toudou. His skilled touch melts her body and mind, but their meeting takes an unexpected turn when he appears at her workplace the following day. This is the tantalizing tale of an unattached office employee and a dashing masseur who find love.
Unlike most girls who crave popularity among boys, Futaba Yoshioka wants the complete opposite – to avoid it altogether. In middle school, her popularity with boys caused her female classmates to shun her, leading her to take the opportunity in high school to reinvent herself by acting indifferent and unfeminine towards boys, allowing her to make some acquaintances along the way. However, things take a dramatic turn when her first love, Kou Mabuchi, suddenly reappears after disappearing years ago. Though she still cherishes the fond memories they shared together, she soon learns that the sweet and gentle boy she knew has disappeared, replaced by a cold and pessimistic version of himself. Although he acknowledges that their past feelings for each other were mutual, he warns her that they can never return to the past, as everything, including himself, has changed. Throughout Ao Haru Ride, Futaba navigates the complexities of searching for true love and friendship while staying true to herself.
Nico Nanase harbors a confidential truth - she attends a prestigious private high school as a first-year student while constantly taking up part-time work to support herself and her two younger sisters. However, Nico's peaceful life takes a surprising turn when Leon, a charming heartthrob from her school and a celebrated TV actor, discovers her secret. Nico is left feeling hopeless until Leon comes up with an unconventional solution to her financial troubles - he offers to hire her as his personal housekeeper!
Yamato and Kakeru were childhood best friends, each one complementing the other. Yamato was the cool and intelligent one who excelled at everything whereas Kakeru was just an average, clumsy buddy who faced difficulties in accomplishing tasks. Despite being inseparable, they yearned to be together in a way that they truly desired. However, no matter how much effort they put in, their hearts were unable to connect.
Even through hard times, Helena has always found her strength through stories. So when she gets to meet her favorite author, Mr. Big Bad Wolf, she and this cold, reserved man bond over a shared love of storybooks.
"You are my sole servant," expressed Renee. She faced challenges finding work due to her immortality, resulting in frequent dismissals. However, her luck changed when she was recruited to be a servant for a particular prince. The prince resides in isolation, restricted by his curse of lethal poison that takes the life of anyone he touches. Despite their conflicting curses, their relationship flourishes, and their bond intensifies as destiny brings them together.
Rio had anticipated an exciting summer holiday in Tokyo, complete with adventures with friends and meeting guys. However, her plans went awry, and she was forced to spend the entire summer in the countryside with her grandmother. This was a huge disappointment for her until she crossed paths with Ginzo, a good-looking enigmatic guy known for his exceptional abilities and undisclosed history.
As a high school freshman, Tsugumi Koeda believed that her petite, flat figure made her unworthy of love. She struggled with serious insecurities as a result. But when Masamune Sena, a boy from her neighboring class, noticed and appreciated her boyish physique, Tsugumi's suppressed desire to feel feminine and desirable emerged. From then on, every time she was with Masamune, her confidence grew. This heartwarming romance story speaks to all the girls who face the challenges of navigating relationships.
At 17 years old, Yuzuhara Kohane had no interest in skincare or cosmetics despite her appearance being a source of ridicule for Iori. Iori was the heiress of a world-famous cosmetics brand and renowned for her exceptional makeup skills. However, fate took a turn when Yuzuhara asked Iori for help in enhancing her looks. The outcome of the transformation was nothing short of miraculous. This event sparked a newfound interest in Yuzuhara and led to a budding romance between the two, resulting in a story just as enchanting as Cinderella's transformation.
Matsuri, a financially struggling freshman in high school, experiences an uncomfortable incident with her brother's highly admired acquaintance, Asahi, following her bath time. From then on, Asahi has relentlessly interfered with her, regardless of her location - be it home, school or elsewhere. As a result, Matsuri's days have become increasingly infused with flirtation, playfulness and mischief in Asahi's presence, much to her dismay.
