隣のあたし /Tonari no Atashi Series by Atsuko Nanba

Nina is in love with her kind, handsome neighbor Kyosuke, and though he's off to high school, she doesn't see their friendly relationship changing much at all. But soon enough, Nina finds Kyosuke kissing another girl, his classmate. Will the one-year difference change them after all? Or can she work up the courage to confess and win him over once and for all? A sweet story of the joys and pains of first love.

Nina had become wary of Yuiko after she shared a kiss with Kyosuke. Even after Nina confesses to Kyosuke, his only reply is, "I can't look at you in that way." Being the one next to Kyosuke had always been a warm and welcoming spot for her, and she thought that her position would never change, yet... Here comes the much-awaited second volume of a young romance story, filled with a mixture of complicated thoughts and emotions.

Standing next to Nina's beloved Kyosuke was none other than Yuiko. Nina knew that she'd only be in pain if she didn't put an end to her own feelings, but she couldn't bring herself to cut them off. But, at that very moment, she saw Yuiko meeting with her ex-boyfriend! Although Nina had already decided not to approach Kyosuke again, her doubts are surfacing...

After Miyake's confession, Nina is confused over how to respond to it. Meanwhile, she happens to bear witness to how close of a bond Yuiko and Kyosuke really have. While she's down, Miyake kindly slips in beside her.

With Nina struggling after her feelings aren't able to reach Kyosuke, she's shown kindness by her classmate Miyake's, upon which her feelings begin to waver. So she promises a one and only date with him. However, upon returning from that date, what will Nina do when she starts to feel the urge to have him stay with her longer?!

Kyosuke finds himself unable to hide his annoyance at how Nina's been caught up in her relationship with Miyake. Which in turn causes uncertainty in Nina due to Kyosuke's unusual behavior. And what would Miyake make of this Nina? On top of that, an overnight exam prep session brings Miyake and Nina closer than ever... You get Miyake's burning exasperation! Kyosuke's unexpected words! Nina's uncertainty! A huge hit! This is a realistic and piercing story of young love told by Atsuko Namba.

While Nina is fond of Miyake, Kyosuke's statement of "The one who thinks of us as siblings is her" keeps turning in her mind. Despite promising to spend Christmas Eve together with Miyake, something happens to Kyosuke and....! Is there a more mature development between Nina and Miyake? What about the meaning behind Kyosuke's surprising statement?! It's Atsuko Namba's extremely piercing and pure love story!

When fate comes knocking, the relationship between Nina and Miyake is undergoing huge transformations! Nina promised Miyake she would spend Christmas Eve alone with him. However, as she's about to leave for his house, she notices Kyosuke collapsed from fever. Frantic, she tries to call Yuiko, but Kyosuke grabs her arm and tells her, "Don't go."

A huge hit! This is Atsuko Namba's story about a pure romance that is guaranteed to make you cry. After missing each other in the winter of their fifteenth year, who will end up with whom this spring?! Miyake had just broken up with Nina. And to top it off, Nina's no longer able to hide her struggle after learning that Kyosuke harbors feelings for her. Amidst all of that, Nina goes on her first shrine visit of the new year and discovers something of Miyake's...?

A huge hit! This is the last installment of Atsuko Namba's story about pure romance. With the start of a new season, who does Nina's smile lie with? Also included is an extra of Nina's starting her high school life. A touching ending where sorrow is changed through the bright days of youth.