SNAPSHOTS OF SUN AND SWEAT First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi... For Shimamura, this year's vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past!

The second floor of the gym. That's our spot. Class is in session right now, but they don't hold class in a place like this. This is where Shimamura and I became friends. What is this feeling? Yesterday, I dreamed of kissing her. I'm not like that, and I'm sure Shimamura isn't either. But...when Shimamura thinks of the word "friend", I want to be the first thing that comes to her mind. That's all.

"For two girls to go walking, hearts bounding-is that strange?" Adachi, whose thoughts about Shimamura grow stronger every day, and Shimamura, who's not at all bothered by that girl's feelings. From an outside perspective, they seem like a close pair, but Adachi wants to close the gap between her and Shimamura even more. On that fateful White Christmas, what will they wish for? How will they move forward?

Adachi and Shimamura are now in their second year of high school. Luckily, they're in the same class this year, but Adachi doesn't seem too pleased with the fact that Shimamura is having no trouble fitting right in with their new classmates. Acquaintances, friends, best friends-those are all well and good, but how do you take that final step? Maybe having a sleepover and sharing a bed together...?

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

February 14th, a day like any other. But for Adachi, it's a huge deal-it's Valentine's Day, and Adachi's prepared her best chocolate for Shimamura ten days in advance! Now all that's left is to give it to her, but Adachi can't help but hesitate as the moment draws near...

It's taken years for Saeki Sayaka to understand certain things about herself... including her sexuality. In this moving story that starts in her childhood, follow her through the ups and downs of falling in love with a girl.

Saeki Sayaka has always been an old soul - serious and reserved, preferring to focus on her studies rather than make friends. Until, that is, a romantic confession from another girl in middle school turns her carefully ordered world upside down. Though none of her classes have prepared her for this, Saeki must now come to terms with her sexuality in this gentle, coming-of-age novel about grappling with first love, growing up, and relating to other people.

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they're happy to share their days. When Adachi's friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time. This beloved yuri series has been charming audiences in Japan for years, and now, for the first time ever, read the original Adachi and Shimamura light novels in English.

NEW YEAR, NEW WOES It's spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and Adachi and Shimamura have been assigned to the same second-year class! Hooray! But now Shimamura's making new friends-so where does that leave Adachi? Can she overcome her shyness to get Shimamura back, or will she lose all the progress she's made? Perhaps a sleepover is in order!

SUMMER LOVIN' Summer break is coming to an end, and Adachi and Shimamura are headed back to school-as a newly minted couple! It's taken them a while to come this far, but the road ahead is still bumpy as they try to figure out this whole dating business. What will the new semester bring?

GOODBYE AUTUMN, WELCOME WINTER! Winter is in full swing, and Adachi and Shimamura are about to celebrate their second Christmas together-so what better time to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them this far? This holiday season, perhaps even the most painful memories of junior high are a gift to be treasured.