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Fifteen-year-old Umika Konohoshi struggles to form connections with her classmates at school, but she holds onto hope that her feelings will eventually reach them. Her outlook changes when she meets Yuu Akeuchi, a girl who claims to be an alien, and together they help Umika understand the importance of being open with those around her.

After a massive environmental catastrophe caused Mount Fuji to erupt and Yokohama to be submerged, human civilization is approaching its end. Alpha Hatsuseno, an android, runs a small coffee shop just outside Yokohama that bears the city's name. With her owner away for an indefinite period, Alpha looks after the café even though customers rarely stop by. She keeps her cheerful attitude and continues to serve with a smile. On her own trips around the area riding a scooter and carrying a camera, Alpha encounters different people and other androids, gathering a collection of memories along the way. Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou is a calm, slow-moving story centered on Alpha's everyday routines, highlighting how time passes through simple but meaningful moments.

Sun Jing has a major crush on Qiu Tong, a graceful and charming blonde girl she first notices at a bus stop. Even though Qiu Tong embodies everything Sun Jing admires, the tomboyish and energetic Sun Jing finds it hard to speak up around her. Eventually, Sun Jing works up the courage to introduce herself, and the two become close friends. While they are only friends for now, Sun Jing is ready to do anything to make Qiu Tong happy, and her genuine feelings may eventually win Qiu Tong over.

Yuri continues to grapple with the death of his wife in a space accident. Six years after the tragedy, he serves on a debris removal team aboard the ship Toy Box, tasked with clearing space debris from orbital paths. The team includes Hachimaki, an eager debris collector with a sailor's love for the orbital environment; Fee, a blunt, chain-smoking tomboy with a sharp tongue; and Pops, a seasoned orbital mechanic who offers a reassuring, fatherly presence amid the tough work.

In a distant future, humanity has transformed Mars into a water-covered world called Aqua, offering a fresh start for those who have grown weary of life on Manhome, the former Earth. Neo-Venezia, a city that captures the charm of Earth's Venice, features gondolas gliding through its canals and narrow streets for those who travel on foot. Akari Mizunashi, a young woman from Manhome, moves to Neo-Venezia seeking a new beginning. Her goal is to become an Undine, a gondola tour guide, and she joins the renowned Aria Company. Embracing a simpler way of life that was impossible on Manhome, Akari experiences her daily existence in Neo-Venezia, a place where magic and wonders are ordinary.

At the top of her middle school class in both academics and sports, Ayaka Sakurai ends up at a less desirable high school because she can't handle pressure. Her homeroom teacher, Michiko Egawa, notices Ayaka's struggles and offers an unusual deal: if Ayaka can get her classmate Sora Honda, who often skips classes, to come to school regularly, Egawa will give Ayaka a recommendation letter for her preferred school. After their first meeting with Sora, Ayaka updates Egawa, but Sora overhears the plan. With Ayaka's intentions exposed, Sora agrees to attend school on one condition—Ayaka must do a daily request from Sora. As part of their agreement, Sora's first request is for a kiss.

Following her father's job transfer overseas, Konatsu Amano moves to Iyo-Nagahama to live with her aunt. On her way there, she is drawn into her new high school's aquarium club open house event, where she meets Koyuki Honami, an attractive senior. Through coincidental encounters, the two form a deep connection. Hoping to grow closer to Koyuki, Konatsu joins the aquarium club, which had previously been Koyuki's alone. Both Konatsu and Koyuki share a profound sense of solitude, kindness, and consideration. However, their reserved and stubborn nature prevents them from openly expressing their emotions, straining their relationship. To move forward, they must understand their significance to one another and learn to manage their feelings. Can Konatsu and Koyuki overcome their reluctance and face their true selves and each other, or will isolation remain their only companion?

In the year 2301, over a century and a half after the terraforming of Aqua—once known as Mars—began, the planet is now almost entirely covered in water. Its capital, Neo-Venezia, mirrors the breathtaking charm of Venice from old Earth, drawing both locals and tourists who delight in exploring the city’s nostalgic beauty through countless gondola rides along its canals. These gondolas are piloted by skilled and knowledgeable women called Undines, who serve as tour guides throughout Neo-Venezia. Prestigious Undine companies from Earth have established branches in the capital, inspiring many young girls to dream of joining their ranks. Akari Mizunashi, a native of Earth, arrives in the city driven by her ambition to become an Undine and begins her training at the Aria Company. Shortly after her arrival, she meets her mentor Alicia Florence, a plump cat named Aria Pokoteng, and Aika S. Granzchesta, an apprentice from the rival Himeya Company. With her new friends, Akari pursues her goal of mastering the role of an Undine while savoring the enchanting experiences that Neo-Venezia has to offer. One-shot included: Volume 2: Othello Game (Ebony & Ivory)

Fumi and Akira used to be close childhood friends, with Akira frequently watching over the sensitive Fumi. Their connection ended when Fumi's family moved away. Years later, after Fumi's family returned, chance brought them back together on their way to school. Their friendship picked up naturally, slipping back into its old, easy rhythm. Not long after, Fumi started a relationship with an older, fashionable student who was connected to Akira's prestigious Fujigaya Girls' Academy.

Inventor Senbei Norimaki builds a super-smart robot named Arale, and finds out that his creation is even more amazing than he imagined. Thrilled by what he's made, Senbei hurries to get Arale to work just like a human girl in Penguin Village. One of his first jobs is to find her some glasses and the right clothes.

Doraemon, a robotic cat from the future, travels back to the 20th century with the goal of helping Nobi Nobita, a boy who has trouble with schoolwork, sports, and making friends. Nobita frequently loses at simple games like rock-paper-scissors and feels unsure of himself in many ways. Even with his tough assignment, Doraemon comes equipped with a wide range of imaginative and funny gadgets. Still, Doraemon is not always the most dependable assistant, which gets both of them into all sorts of problems. Together, they create one of the most special and heartwarming friendships ever seen in manga.

Office worker Hinako Uno constantly feels societal pressure to find love, pushing her to embody the ideal of a "perfect young woman." Despite her best efforts, Hinako cannot reciprocate romantic feelings, which makes her believe she is flawed and unworthy of love. Her attempts to accept confessions from others repeatedly fail. Asahi Satou, Hinako's senior colleague, unexpectedly becomes the legal guardian of her younger sister after their last relative dies. Asahi dedicates herself entirely to supporting her sister, dismissing romance as irrelevant. One evening, Asahi finds Hinako crying on a park bench and offers her a bag of doughnuts for comfort. This gesture allows both women to drop their defenses and confide in each other about their inner struggles, potentially forging a bond that could change them both.

Ten years have passed since Momo "Maki" Makimura's first romance with Midori Oonishi came to an end, but Maki has never been able to move past her feelings for Midori, who broke off their relationship by saying they were "too old" to keep dating. When fate brings them together again, Midori invites Maki to her home, where Maki discovers that Midori is both engaged to someone else and expecting a child. Though Maki wants to offer her congratulations, she notices something feels off. As Midori talks more about her fiancé, Maki picks up on several troubling signs. That night, Maki urges Midori to run away with her instead. Kakeochi Girl explores Maki's efforts to help Midori while navigating their lingering feelings for each other.

Adachi and Shimamura are two high school friends who are always together, spending time playing table tennis and discussing TV shows, content in their friendship. However, their relationship shifts when Adachi starts feeling romantically attracted to Shimamura, causing small changes in how they act around each other.

Skipping class for their own reasons, Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura happened to meet on the second floor of the school gymnasium. That accidental encounter quickly leads to a lively friendship—one without awkward formalities or suffocating expectations. As they wander through life's whims together, the two grow increasingly close; however, the blossom of unrestrained feelings soon blurs the real nature of their bond. As the monotonous passage of adolescence approaches its end, Adachi and Shimamura traverse the complex yet sincere emotions they share, gradually discovering splashes of color that illuminate a once bleak future.

Yuu Sonoda and Haruka Takayama have been best friends ever since middle school. They attend Misato West High School as classmates, but their seats are far apart. When the school announces it will close down in three years, they vow to make the most of their time together and create lasting memories. A misunderstanding causes Haruka to grow jealous and run off, but Yuu follows her and offers an apology. They then kiss, moving their relationship beyond platonic friendship into a more intimate one.

In an industrial company, Shimizu Makoto works as a team leader, enjoying a fulfilling and well-paying career. However, she secretly pursues a hobby she fears her coworkers would judge: creating and selling girls' love doujinshi at conventions. Shimizu's secret is accidentally discovered by her colleague Akane Maekawa when they unexpectedly meet at a doujin event. To Shimizu's surprise, Maekawa shows interest and even visits Shimizu's apartment to borrow some DVDs. As their relationship grows, Shimizu learns the value of sharing her passions with others and struggles with her changing feelings towards Maekawa.

Sakurako Kawawa is starting high school and has just settled into her new home. When she meets her roommate, the charming Kasumi Yamabuki, her life takes a big turn. Even though they clash at first because Sakurako is dependable and sensible while Kasumi is carefree and easygoing, their shared mug and single bed come to represent their growing bond. As they live together, the connection between Sakurako and Kasumi keeps getting stronger.

Yuki Nomoto, an office worker who loves cooking, feels like she has no one to enjoy her homemade meals with. Even though she puts a lot of effort into her dishes, she finds it unsatisfying to only cook for herself. One day, she runs into her neighbor Totoko Kasuga, who lives two doors away and is hauling a huge pile of fast food to eat by herself. Kasuga might come off as intimidating, but her big appetite is exactly what Nomoto needs to improve her cooking. As Nomoto keeps making meals for Kasuga, the two of them slowly start to open up and build a stronger bond.

Kurumi and Ruriko once agreed that if neither was in a relationship after five years, they would marry each other. When that five-year mark arrives and both are still single, they go ahead with their wedding plans. As they begin cohabiting as a married couple, they face many new experiences, exploring deeper aspects of their friendship and their shared life. The question remains whether their relationship will stay purely platonic or if genuine romantic feelings might develop.

In Twin Spica, fourteen-year-old Asumi Kamogawa, a small girl with a passion for astronomy, learns about the universe from her friendly ghost mentor, "Lion-san," known for his large lion mask and insightful teachings. Despite facing challenges at home, Asumi joins the Tokyo Space School. At the school, she forms bonds with her classmates: Shinnosuke Fuchuuya, her childhood friend with glasses and an honest demeanor; Kei Oumi, a kindhearted girl inspired by Neil Armstrong's moon landing; Marika Ukita, a mysterious and elegant girl keeping her own secrets; and Shuu Suzuki, a confident and smart young man with a laid-back outlook on life. Set in a world where Japan's first manned rocket crash occurred in 2010, Twin Spica narrates the maturing journey of these teenagers as they pursue their dreams of reaching the stars.

Himawari-san runs a long-established bookstore until one day, a high school girl named Matsuri comes in and asks for a job. From that moment, their bond grows.

In a world where many alien species coexist with humans, Kumika stands out due to her unique trait of subsisting solely on air, a consequence of her past experiences with extreme poverty. Consequently, she declines her coworkers' frequent invitations to socialize over meals or drinks, concentrating entirely on her work. This behavior causes her to appear distant to those around her. Despite her intentions, Kumika's body rebels against her work-centric lifestyle, leading to a collapse at work from exhaustion and malnutrition. Her colleague Chihiro assists her by offering a bowl of hot udon, which revitalizes Kumika and introduces her to the pleasures of eating. With this newfound appreciation for food, Kumika embarks on a journey to explore and savor the diverse culinary delights Earth has to offer.

In "Poor Poor Lips," Okashi Nako, a young woman struggling with poverty, lands a job at a gem shop. There, she learns that the owner, Otsuka Ren, is a lesbian. Despite Ren claiming Nako isn't her type, this might just be a ruse. As Nako starts her new role, their interactions unfold a humorous narrative filled with contrasts of wealth and poverty, health and illness, and the trials and tribulations of life.