Shizuku is a shy high schooler who hardly talks to other people. Instead, she loses herself in writing, crafting a novel that she never intends to show anyone. But when her cute, popular classmate Kaori gets her hands on Shizuku's manuscript, everything changes. Kaori suggests that, in order to give Shizuku material for her next book, the two of them should start dating! Can this mismatched pair create their own happily ever after?

First-year high schooler Hina falls head over heels in love at her first glimpse of Shiki, a gorgeous, cool older girl with mad basketball skills. But when she tries to confess her feelings, she ends up as the basketball team's manager instead. It seems like a huge blunder until she realizes it's the perfect chance to get to know Shiki better. Will Hina and Shiki overcome their comical misunderstandings and realize they're the perfect couple? Read the whole hilarious story in one omnibus v...

After Kaori read her classmate Shizuku's novel, Kaori suggested that the two of them date to give Shizuku inspiration for her next book. Shizuku decides to go along with it, but as they spend time together, she grows worried that she'll hurt Kaori. When Shizuku opens up about her past as a school bully, Kaori has a revelation of her own: she already knew. Will this bring the girls closer together, or will it end their summer romance?

At the start of summer, Kaori suggested to her writer classmate Shizuku that they should pretend to date to give Shizuku material to write about. Together, they've not only gone on dates and grown closer, Kaori has also helped Shizuku face her past. But now, as Kaori sits in a hospital bed thanks to her chronic illness, she tells Shizuku that they should break-up. Shizuku is shocked. Can she show Kaori how much their relationship means to her?

At Kaori's gentle urging, Shizuku reaches out to Ruri, the girl she bullied back in elementary school. All Shizuku wants is to apologize, but it soon becomes clear that even that won't be so easy. Things take a dramatic turn when Kaori faints, and Shizuku learns that Kaori's been keeping a big secret. Now, with everything out in the open, will things between the two girls ever be the same again?

With Kaori stuck in the hospital, Shizuku is resolved to do whatever she can for her. Time is precious since they can only see each other during visitor hours, but Shizuku's writing helps keep Kaori in good spirits. As the two girls spend more time together, Kaori's young sister, Shiori, starts to resent how close they are. Accused by Shiori of stealing away her big sister, how will Shizuku handle Shiori's hurt and jealousy?

Kaori's health continues to decline, but she does get permission from her doctors for a day out. Her request: a day at the beach with her friends. Shizuku is determined to make sure the day is perfect, but it's hard to keep up a cheerful face. Shizuku is also determined to finish the story that Kaori has asked her to write. But will Shizuku and Kaori's own story have a happy ending? Find out in the final volume of The Summer You Were There.

Rio has moved out! Now that she's living her best life working and boarding at the bakery, Kurumi and Ruriko's place starts to feel rather quiet. Not only is Kurumi feeling a little lonely, she's also come to a realization about her wife! Just what are these growing feelings? And what will she do about them?

After a dramatic intervention, Ayaka finally makes her heartfelt confession and prevents Sora from moving to Hokkaido. Their mutual affection deepens their relationship, calling for “requests” that demand more. “Something besides kissing…” Ayaka and Sora are feeling the heat, and they're ready to jump into romance with no regrets.

Ayaka is the ideal overachieving student, but nerves threaten to derail her academic dreams. Sora offers hands-on guidance to manage performance anxiety and proposes a drastic punishment for failing the upcoming exams. “You won't be allowed to touch me for a month.” Can Ayaka handle the pressure? Self-restraint is going to be a struggle, but it'll make the reward all the sweeter.

Going to school is a drag for Sora, but she's slowly coming around-especially since summer vacation is here! Despite finally making friends, Sora feels the brush-off from Ayaka when the two try to discuss moving their relationship forward. “Why are you rejecting me?” What's holding Ayaka back? Certainly not peer pressure. Sora just might pull her “request” card…

Summer has come to the island, and with it, the reality is that everything has not gone to plan. Tormented by things they have failed again, Haru and Hii-chan together have to confront their choices. Between job hunting, living expenses, part-time work and school, the pair are face with many new paths before them. Before they decide which road they will walk, they stand before the sea they crossed and choose their future.