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

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

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

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

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

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