Izumi has been jinxed his whole life—if something can go wrong…he’ll probably wind up in the hospital. But he still thinks he’s the luckiest guy in the world! That’s because Izumi has a girlfriend who is smart, sporty, and always looking out for him. Shikimori is his knight in shining armor. In this heartwarming romantic comedy, rain or shine, underdog or hero, their gentle affection stays the same.

Legendary anime creator Mari Okada (anohana, Maquia) makes her manga debut with a moving, funny, so-true-it's-sometimes-embarrassing story of high school girls coming of age together. Perfect for those looking for a manga reminiscent of Noelle Stevenson or Jillian Tamaki. IF I HAD TO PICK... After Nina mentions that she wants to have sex before she dies, the Literature Club starts getting overwhelmed by the complications, the doubts, the delights--just the idea of sex! But the girls must focus on keeping their club from getting shut down, and an unlikely candidate joins them as their faculty advisor. All the while, Kazusa wrestles with the confusing change in her relationship with Izumi, her childhood friend. As if walking in on him during a solo session wasn't shocking enough, Kazusa realizes she might like-like him.

It’s finally time for the annual culture fair, and the class is pulling out all the stops to have the best activity in the entire school. But amid the frenzy, a quiet moment brings an unexpected crush to light. In the latest installment of this sweet romantic comedy, Shikimori faces a big sacrifice. Can she hold onto Izumi—and should she even try?

The school trip to Kyoto has been going relatively smoothly and everyone has been having a great time. But Izumi’s bad luck will always find a way. On the day of Izumi’s grand plans to visit every spot they all want to see, one misfortune after another threatens to ruin the meticulously designed sightseeing tour. Izumi and the group are tested by these calamities and in a crucial moment of difficulty, Saruogi reveals his true nature, for better or worse...

It turns out that Shikimori-san came to troublemaker Hayase-san's rescue when they were in middle school! With Izumi-kun's help, Hayase-san sets out to make amends with the senpai she's long admired-but will she be able to tell Shikimori-san how she really feels?

Nekozaki-san and Kamiya-san are hard at work practicing for the last volleyball tournament of the year while Shikimori-san and all their friends cheer them on-but why does Izumi-kun look so down in the dumps?

Izumi and Shikimori are spending their first summer together as a couple, and they make sure to pack it with memories. Going to the beach, barbequing, watching a fireworks show, sharing a picnic…what more could one summer hold? This touching romantic comedy picks up right where it left off as Izumi and Shikimori join their friends for summer fun.