In the romantic novel Hikari no Densetsu, the main character is Hikari Kamijou, a junior high school student in the 1980s who dreams of becoming a top rhythmic gymnast. However, her insecurities and lack of success weigh her down. Nevertheless, she persists with unwavering determination and devotion to the sport, drawing inspiration from Diliana Georgieva, a renowned Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast. Together with three comrades who are pursuing their own aspirations, Hikari endeavors to enhance her routines, although she has much to learn and can be prone to carelessness.
A young noblewoman once aspired to become a magician like the ones depicted in old fables. Her passion, however, dwindled during her time in magic school. But one day, while wandering through the woods, a stranger used magic akin to that found in ancient tales to save her. This man displayed a considerable proficiency in magic and was desirous of acquiring new techniques. To achieve this, he disguised himself as a school-aged student and decided to accompany her back to magic school.
My high school tale is about the love story between myself and Sora Hanamitsuji. We experienced the highs and lows of youth together, but as graduation approached, I struggled to connect with others. That all changed when I saved Hanamitsuji from danger and ended up transported back in time to our high school entrance ceremony. However, our second chance lacked excitement, leaving me to journey alone until Hanamitsuji offered to help me make new friends. This is a tale of teenage love, filled with both happiness and heartbreak.
Saya and Yuuto, who were once shy and bonded over a popular online game in middle school, became sweethearts. However, Saya faces a dilemma when Yuuto's impressive high school debut transforms him into the school's most desirable guy and his controlling group of friends begin to harass her. In response, Saya pretends that they are not dating. Will their relationship withstand the trials of secrecy and competition?
Art student Zhong Shenxiu runs into a problem during a portrait sketching class. She couldn't "truly see" Xu Ke, a top student and the subject of the portrait session… She can't draw her subject if she can't see her clearly. Zhong Shenxiu puts down her pencil and wonders, maybe if she became a better student, she would be able to get closer to her, right? And if she could get closer to her, then she could truly see her, right? Until she gets so close that the distance between them is almost zero — like they're almost face-to-face. Phew! Now she can truly see her clearly! But! This is... a little too close! Help! What should she do now!!! (Source: Bilibili, translated)
Gu Gu, a shy girl, meets Xing Xing, an extroverted basketball girl. Xing Xing is everything Gu Gu wants to be - have lots of friends and live a happy, carefree life with dreams. Gu Gu is organized; she lists out a long to-do list for herself. But how does that help her get closer to Xing Xing? Wait, maybe Xing Xing is trying to get closer to Gu Gu too... (Source: Webcomics)
Keigo Kazami (28), a high school teacher with a fondness for older women, is homeroom teacher to a class that suddenly gains a transfer student—Kirimi Takanashi (32), an active actress and the mother of one!? Kirimi has been trying to convince her truant daughter to attend school, but the daughter fires back: "Did you go to high school? You were already working in show business." To persuade her daughter, Kirimi boldly declares that she'll enroll in high school herself first—and even rocks the school uniform with enthusiasm! Keigo is completely thrown off by having a student older than himself, but the principal orders him to support Kirimi's "fun" school life. Can Keigo fulfill his duties without being tempted by Kirimi's alluring maturity...?
As children, Shishimaru and Leo were inseparable. Shi-chan was so infatuated with Leo that he proposed to him! But as the years went by, they grew up and parted ways—until ten years later, when the two reunite. Have their feelings remained or have they been apart for too long?
Riki Naoe is the central character in the story of Little Busters! A high school student, he struggled with feelings of hopelessness and depression after the loss of his parents during childhood. However, he found solace in a group of four friends who dubbed themselves the Little Busters. Their mission was to combat evil and uphold justice. Kyousuke Natsume, who had a younger sister named Rin, was the Little Busters' leader. The other members were two friends, Masato Inohara and Kengo Miyazawa, who were both Riki's rivals and companions. When they invited Riki to join them in their playtime adventures, he became their fifth member. Playing with them helped Riki overcome his grief and led to genuine enjoyment of life's simple pleasures. As the story begins, Riki, Kyousuke, and their friends are in their second and third years of high school, and they continue to spend time together and savor the joys of school.
Handball is commonly known as the sport of the skies due to its emphasis on height advantage. Nevertheless, Mikage Ishino, who is no taller than an elementary school student, bravely joins the handball team at Fuuchou High School using his father's 'heaven and earth' shot technique he learned from his accomplished athlete father. Follow Mikage as he endeavors to achieve his dreams with the help of his teammates.