Ramune no Shalala

I fell in love very easily. Even though I myself didn’t think that I’m that kind of person. We became roommates unexpectedly in our second year. Having Shiba-chan as my roommate means I’m super lucky, right?

When Yuiji overhears his classmate Yamato confessing to a friend that he's gay, he does his best not to let prejudice color his view, but still finds himself overthinking things. He especially notices the way Yamato looks at one particular boy: Yuiji's own best friend. Even though he tries not to get involved, watching Yamato's one-sided love draws Yuiji in in a way he never expected. At first, he’s fueled by empathy, knowing that Yamato’s love interest is straight. But as his own friendship with Yamato deepens, Yuiji realizes how much he's come to care for his new friend. He just wants Yamato to be happy... and to be able to express his true self. *Note: The first 4 chapters follow the tankoubon's chapter numbering while from chapter 8 on they follow the magazine's chapter numbering. Hence the difference – there are no chapters missing.*

Two boys from different schools have developed a routine: Ren, the elder of the two, assists the younger Nachi in fixing his necktie before they board the morning train for school. When Ren begins to worry that they may be giving the public a wrongful impression of their relationship, he realizes that he does indeed possess romantic feelings for Nachi and decides to put some distance between them before things go any further. But is that what Nachi really wants?

A story about summer, pool and Ramune.

The strongest knight Albert, and a shut-in Princess Charlotte… What is the destiny that awaits this pair?

Yutaka gets his yearly letter from his beloved older brother, but this summer something about it is different…

1: Her Carriage Everyday, Kouta comes to pick up his best friend Aya on his bike. Aya is in love with Kouta, but Kouta is looking for a girlfriend. Will Aya ever be able to tell Kouta how he feels? 2: Make-Believe Brothers Yuuta and Tomo are neighbors and childhood friends. The simple Tomo is always smiling and always persistently invites Yuuta to go out and do things with him, even though Yuuta always turns him down. Yet, that simplicity also seems courageous to Yuuta. Will one bike ride change everything between these two…? 3: After-School Strawberry Flavor After finding candy in his desk for a few days, Tsuduru decides to leave something for the other person who uses the desk. When the candy remains untouched, Tsuduru writes a note on the desktop. One evening, while running errands for a teacher, Tsuduru meets his mysterious desk-mate Keigo. Tsuduru and Keigo continue to converse through notes on the desktop, but what is the significance of the strawberry-flavored candy which Keigo doesn't like any longer…? 4: Finger Hayato and his boyfriend Akio are always making big plans and promises for the future. When Hayato accidentally discovers that Akio is leaving to study abroad in America, he's so hurt that he refuses to see him off at the airport. But will the item he finds in his locker change his mind – and what does it mean?! 5: Four Leaf Clover The sickly Yukimoto fascinates Yoshida. Yuki, who seems to be the one who needs the most luck, easily finds four leaf clovers but always passes them on to others. As Yuki and Yoshida grow closer, Yoshida seems to become captivated by Yuki's charming smile…? 6: Cello Mellow Mahoro, an attractive cellist, is a hopeless player who has never been in love before. One rainy day, after being kicked out by his girlfriend, he was taken in by the younger Sousuke. After a year of being woken by Sousuke, Mahoro finds himself fantasizing about him and decides to leave. Why is Sousuke so set against Mahoro leaving and why has Mahoro's playing taken on such a sensual feeling…?