Excellent student Iwakura Mitsumi has always dreamt about leaving her small town, going to a prestigious university, and making positive change in the world. But she's so focused on reaching her goals that she's not prepared for the very different (and overwhelming) city life that awaits her in a Tokyo high school. Luckily, she makes fast friends with Shima Sousuke, a handsome classmate who's as laid-back as she is over-prepared. Can this naive country girl make it big in Tokyo with Sousuke by her side? This charming manga was nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award and is sure to skip its way into your heart.

MITSUMI'S FIRST SUMMER IN TOKYO Mitsumi is finally getting into the swing of high school life in Tokyo. She's also growing closer to her number-one pal, Shima-kun, whose past slowly comes to light.

NO GUTS, NO GLORY! While Mitsumi adjusts to big city life, her cheerful and forthright personality brings joy to her classmates. Now that she's getting the hang of high school, her circle expands even further.

CHAOS AT THE SCHOOL FESTIVAL Between her class's musical performance and a dizzying array of committee duties, Mitsumi is determined that her first school festival in Tokyo will be a rousing success! But will it...?

ENDINGS AND BEGINNINGS As fall turns into winter, Mitsumi and her friends say goodbye to the first half of their freshman year. Meanwhile, Mitsumi's friendship with Shima-kun takes on a whole new depth.

REACH FOR THE STARS! They’ve inspired each other as classmates from day one. Now, Mitsumi and Sousuke are ready to cross the line from friendship into true odd coupledom! Mitsumi’s determined to have it all: love, friendship, grades, and student council...but these dizzying days might dazzle the daylights out of her instead!

It's wintertime in Tokyo! Even as Mitsumi juggles Valentine's Day infatuations and White Day revelations, the high-school life of this natural-born happiness influencer is hurtling headlong towards spring--and her second year in high school!