Takemoto lives in a run-down student apartment, where his greatest worry is when he'll next be able to afford to eat meat and whether he'll get to class on time. Although he's away from home and living on his own, Takemoto is far from finished growing up. Along with his crazy cast of friends, Morita, Mayama, Yamada, and Hagumi, Takemoto sets out to discover life and his true self.... more>>

Note: Was adapted into a in 2006 and a live action tv series.

Won the the 27th Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo in 2003 (shared with ). <<less

Yuu is a plain, boring, college girl from the countryside who is often made fun of for her outdated looks. One day Yuu happens to... more>> be invited to see a play. She discovers a passion for the stage she didn't know she had, and is determined to become a part of it. This is her drama. <<less

The heart-warming story of a young girl named Chise and the Papa who's her No. 1 in the whole world.... more>>

Note: Winner of the Shogakukan Manga Award in the shoujo category (1990). <<less

Fujiwara Momoe, a girl who loves to eat, was raised by her rich parents eating only the best.... more>>

When her father dies from heart disease and Momoe has to support her and her mother, she can't stand the food that she makes (she never cooked before).

One day, she walks into a little French restaurant and recognizes the food from its taste. She had eaten it several years earlier when celebrating her birthday at a 5-star restaurant with her parents. She asks to work there as a cook under the head chef, Oda-san. She falls in love with Oda, but he doesn't notice her feelings and only considers her an annoying apprentice. This series goes through joy and heartbreak, as experienced by Momoe. How does the situation end?

Note: Was also made into an 11-part Jdrama, and a 20-part Taiwanese drama <<less

A story about two classmates who become friends, Sahoko and Rio. Rio is depressed and self-abusive and isn't loved by her "family" (which consists of... more>> her father, stepmother, and stepbrother), but Sahoko seems to be the bright spot in her life. Sahoko also seems to have a mysterious past and doesn't seem to have a good relationship with her parents; she lives with her aunt. <<less

Yukari was enjoying her single life until her elder twin sister, Ayaka, suddenly pays her a visit with a young man in tow, to ask... more>> for some strange advice! This is a story about a set of mismatched twins. <<less

Takeda Hiroaki is a good-looking average high school student with a cute girlfriend. Gokokuji Akira is a class president and smart on the outside but behind that elite appearance, he works for male escort company "M Project".... more>>

Though out Hiroaki's whole life, he didn't have any hobbies or didn't care about getting involved in anything. One day, his lazy everyday life turned 180 degrees when he got involved with Akira. <<less

A young woman gazes wistfully off of her balcony, gazing at the beautiful view. She enjoys drinking beer on her days off, and has noticed someone growing flowers in an empty space on the first floor. One day, she receives mail that does not belong to her; and after happening a second time, she returns it to its owner. And that's when she meets a special man...... more>>

Source: Anime-Planet <<less

An average girl from a relatively average university somehow makes it into the general affairs department of a company. The main reason she decided to... more>> join was because of the handsome manager, who she ends up working under. The story basically revolves around their relationship and other work-related issues. <<less

Okazaki Shimako is an office worker for a fashion company who believes her boyfriend is going to propose to her on Christmas Eve, and is planning on quitting her job. Instead he dumps her by phone right before their date. As she’s home trying to understand what has happened her younger sister whom she hasn’t seen in 18 years shows up…... more>>

Minori couldn’t be more different from her older sister. Shimako is straight-laced while she is wild and a free spirit who sleeps around and lives life fairly full. But Minori needs a place to live, and moves into Shimako’s apartment. Just what effect will Minori’s appearance have on Shimako’s love life? Or is it the other way around? <<less

Masaki Tachibana leaves home in order to escape an oppressive existence with his father. He shows up at his grandfather's house, uninvited, and decides to live there. A garden that he saw in dream; his grandfather and his bodyguard, Harada; an old mansion inhabited by a beautiful, strong-willed girl.... more>>

Also included in this volume is the story called Love Letter:

Kagawa recounts his meeting and becoming friends with Okada when he is introduced to Okada's fiancee. But can their incredibly complicated relationship really be summed up simply as friends? <<less

After her father passes away, outspoken Chizu is dragged from her home in Las Vegas to live with family in Japan. Will she adjust?

Includes the following oneshots:... more>>

V.2

• Aishite Darling (Love Me Darling)

Mami believes she has met her Prince Charming when the handsome Ushio Shironagasu transfers to her school. But Ushio has a deep, dark secret that could drive away even the most ardent lover.

V.3

• Fuyu no Sanpomichi (Winter Walk):

Shuuhei has to see his ex-lover one last time. While waiting for him in the park, he meets a strange little girl who won’t leave him alone. <<less

After his mom's death, our protagonist strives for every bit of physical affection that his dad would show. Even as a toddler, his dad never held his hand or stroked his head.... more>>

This story, although being published after, is set in the timeline prior to Hanazakari no Niwa.

Also contains stories:

- Flower of the Sky

- Dark Eyes

About a young woman and the man who appears in her life during dangerous times. <<less

Ako has a somewhat distant relationship with her family, and one day she gets a call from her father about a bit of a crisis.

1. Rain of Love: A woman. A man. Rainy day. and a flamboyant, girly umbrella. ... more>>

2. Because She Was Always Watching Me

5. A Girl’s Heart Is Like a Sea: Mamiya is trying to have a “perfect” break-up with her boyfriend. <<less

After bringing her deceased boyfriend back from the dead with the help of a magic monkey’s foot, a young woman learns a surprising secret about... more>> him and her own sister… <<less

Sakuraba Taiko has been into ballet since she was a kid. Her mother also used to dance, although she gave it up to take a more traditional life path. Therefore, she was eagerly supportive of Taiko's interest in ballet. Taiko's life was staggered by the death of her mother in a car accident, but she has continued to dance, although her heart is no longer in it. Her remaining family and childhood friends support her as she chases her dream to become a famous dancer.... more>>

Her latest role is in the ballet "Giselle" as Myrta, the queen of the Wilis, spirits of young, virginal women who died before their wedding day. One day when she comes to the studio, she meets a beautiful, famous male ballet dancer, Mikami Akira, and she instantly crushes on him. Will she be able to dance well enough in her role to impress him and live up to the expectations of the whole ballet group? Will she be able to sort out her own feelings towards ballet and her mother's death? <<less