Odagiri-san ni wa, Kikirimai
Tonari no Otona-kun
-------------------------------- KODANSHA SUMMARY My Darling Next Door, Volume 1 (2021) Ririka thinks she must be missing out—after all, what high school girl isn't obsessed with romance? But when a young, handsome salaryman moves in next door, she realizes she may just be able to understand the appeal of crushes, after all... Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-1/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 2 (2021) The more Ririka gets to know her new neighbor Hinocchi, the more she falls for him. But he's an office worker who's five years older than her! Ririka wants to change her position from little sister to romantic interest, but Hinnochi's unconscious charm keeps her at its mercy…! Check out volume 2 of this love story between a gyaru and her white collar neighbor!! Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-2/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 3 (2021) Ririka’s hopelessly in love with her next-door neighbor, Hinocchi. Even though she wants to keep taking things slow, her one-sided affections come pouring out—right in front of him! On Hinocchi’s part, although he handled her like a responsible adult at first, his true feelings gradually come to light as Ririka’s keep growing stronger! Will they take things a step beyond being “just neighbors”…?! Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-3/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 4 (2022) Just when Ririka works up the nerve to tell Hinocchi how she feels about him, he turns her down. Heartbroken and in shock, Ririka embarks on her school trip to Hokkaido… In a crazy turn of events, she runs into Hinocchi, who’s there on a business trip. As they look at out at the nighttime view of the city, they’re able to talk frankly about their feelings. Upon returning, Ririka finds that both Hinocchi’s birthday and Christmas are quickly closing in… along with the distance between her and Hinocchi! Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-4/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 5 (2022) Hinocchi and Ririka both have feelings for each other, but they’ve agreed to keep things platonic until she graduates in six months. Even kissing is off the table! Hoping to still find ways to kindle their romance, Ririka plans a date at his house. Hinocchi has trouble holding himself back, but knowing that he feels that strongly about her only makes Ririka like him more. Finally, the two get to go on a real date! Ririka is over the moon, but it seems Hinocchi has some bad news… Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-5/
Shuriken To Pleats
2024 Review: Like the other reviews regarding sensei's works, I've only followed VK closely and only beginning to explore her other works. I'm also planning on reading this after buying them. Edit: I read all from here in one go just now and tbf the FL reminds me of VK's FL Yuuki. She's not only pretty, athletic, and strong, but also introspectively aware that she's suppressed her emotions for far too long. The age gap between the love interests and the same age love interest are also all so familiar to me like the way VK is set up haha I can't say I hate it. Mr Rodd is like Kaname but the version of normal human, old man. I don't hate anything at all. It's truly a beautiful story. I love that the FL doesn't end up with anyone. Some romance stories are fun to read when there's no definite couple and there are multiple ships - like although they're somewhat star-crossed lovers turned into something like the one that got away trope, I still appreciate this type of storyline because there are far so many common happy endings. I tend to love sad/tragic endings or bittersweet ones because contrary to life rn where everything is sweet and bubbly, it's nice to read about something like this. It's always fun to read about conflict ending up on a high note despite the heartbreaks and rejections. Life is like that. Our FL is the best heroine, I love it Where to BUY: VOL 1 Paperback (2016): https://www.viz.com/read/manga/shuriken-and-pleats-volume-1/product/3799 Digital (2016): https://www.viz.com/read/manga/shuriken-and-pleats-volume-1/product/3799/digital VOL 2 Paperback (2016): https://www.viz.com/read/manga/shuriken-and-pleats-volume-2/product/4939 Digital (2016): https://www.viz.com/read/manga/shuriken-and-pleats-volume-2/product/4939/digital --- VIZ Summary Shuriken and Pleats, Vol. 1 When the master she has sworn to protect is killed, Mikage Kirio, a skilled ninja, travels to Japan to start a new, peaceful life for herself. But as soon as she arrives, she finds herself fighting to protect the life of Mahito Wakashimatsu, a man who is under attack by a band of ninja. From that time on, Mikage is drawn deeper into the machinations of his powerful family. Shuriken and Pleats, Vol. 2 With her final mission as a ninja fulfilled, Mikage strives to lead the life of a normal high school girl. But the shadows of her former colleagues threaten to mar the peaceful skies. Mikage encounters someone she thought she’d never see again... ---
Inazuma to Romance
Lightning and Romance (2021 - ?) Sumire wants to experience romance...but will she get the chance, when her new seat-mate is a 20-year-old with swirling rumors surrounding him? Source: Kodansha Comedy Romance Shoujo 21st Century Female Protagonist Cool Female Lead Fashionable Female Lead Appearance Different from Personality Scary Male Lead Tall Male Lead Scars Age Gap Benchmates Classmates High School Students Male Lead Falls in Love First Older Male Younger Female 20yo 16yo Searching for Love
Sei-chan, Your Love Is Too Much!
2y age difference 2020 - ? Comedy Romance School Life Shoujo Slice of Life 21st Century Childhood Friends Cohabitation High School Students Older Male Younger Female Flirting Secret Relationship Sexual Tension Older Brother Protective Brother Adapted to Voice Comic SCHOOL LIFE | ROMANCE | SHOUJO SHOUNEN | MANGA 2020s
Ani ga kareshi de, gomen
2020 - ? Shoujo Comedy Drama SOL School Life Romance Male Protagonist Blushing Male Lead Easily Embarrassed Male Lead Handsome Male Lead Hard-Working Protagonist Smart Male Lead Weak to Strong Appearance Different from Personality Archery Cool Female Lead Fast Romance High School Students Age Gap Older Male Younger Female Student-Student Relationship Stepbrother-Stepsister Relationship Stepsibling Love Parental Remarriage Blended Family Pseudo Incest SCHOOL LIFE | ROMANCE | SHOUJO SHOUNEN | MANGA 2020s
Natsume-senpai ni Semarareru Hibi.
2020 - ? Comedy Romance School Life Shoujo Fetish Muscles First Kiss Basketball Club Manager Perverted Female Lead Straightforward Female Lead Handsome Male Lead Muscular Male Lead Male Lead Falls in Love First High School Students Student-Student Relationship Age Gap Older Male Younger Female Senpai-Kouhai Relationship SCHOOL LIFE | ROMANCE | SHOUJO SHOUNEN | MANGA 2020s
Araki-kun wa Kai narasenai