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SO MANY STORIES, SO LITTLE TIMESummer fireworks and winter chills. Trips abroad and a peaceful home life. Somewhere in the background, an ukelele plays. This second short story collection features a variety of vignettes from the perspective of Adachi, Shimamura, and some of the many people whose lives have intertwined with theirs.

While Adachi’s been worrying herself sick over a potential rival for Shimamura’s affection, half of her summer vacation has passed her by. Meanwhile, Shimamura herself notices that her feelings are starting to change as time goes on...

A HIGH-SCHOOL ROMANCE THAT COULD SPAN MILLENNIAAs Adachi and Shimamura share life as adults, they've never been happier. Their relationship's so close now, it may last into their golden years… maybe even for the next 3,700 years, in fact! Just how long can the pair stay the course together? Follow the galactic trajectory of their romance in this short story compilation.

GOODBYE AUTUMN, WELCOME WINTER!Winter is in full swing, and Adachi and Shimamura are about to celebrate their second Christmas together–so what better time to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them this far? This holiday season, perhaps even the most painful memories of junior high are a gift to be treasured.

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time. This beloved yuri series has been charming audiences in Japan for years, and was one of the top-requested yuri light novels in Seven Seas’ reader surveys. Now, for the first time ever, read the original Adachi and Shimamura light novels in English, both in paperback and in early ebook editions!

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time. This beloved yuri series has been charming audiences in Japan for years, and now, for the first time ever, read the original Adachi and Shimamura light novels in English.

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

NEW YEAR, NEW WOES It’s spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and Adachi and Shimamura have been assigned to the same second-year class! Hooray! But now Shimamura’s making new friends—so where does that leave Adachi? Can she overcome her shyness to get Shimamura back, or will she lose all the progress she’s made? Perhaps a sleepover is in order!

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favourite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

HITTING THE ROADOctober has rolled around, and with it, the school trip! As usual, Adachi is only interested in being with Shimamura—and those antisocial tendencies are starting to backfire on her. Not to mention the little stowaway in Shimamura’s backpack!

SUMMER LOVIN'Summer break is coming to an end, and Adachi and Shimamura are headed back to school—as a newly minted couple! It’s taken them a while to come this far, but the road ahead is still bumpy as they try to figure out this whole dating business. What will the new semester bring?

The second floor of the gym. That’s our spot. Class is in session right now, but they don’t hold class in a place like this. This is where Shimamura and I became friends. What is this feeling? Yesterday, I dreamed of kissing her. I’m not like that, and I’m sure Shimamura isn’t either. But…when Shimamura thinks of the word “friend”, I want to be the first thing that comes to her mind. That’s all.

Going bowling on the weekend, singing old songs at karaoke-with all the time they’re spending together, Adachi and Shimamura are finding out lots of surprising things about each other. And as the seasons change and Christmas approaches, Adachi’s doing her best to come up with the perfect present for her unsuspecting crush. Can she plan the perfect Christmas date to show Shimamura how much she means to her?

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Adachi once again finds herself unsure of how to ask Shimamura to spend the holiday with her. What’s more, she’s determined to whip up the best chocolates she can to make the event truly special, but she has no clue what Shimamura likes, and she’s no chocolatier… Against all odds, will her feelings get through to the girl she loves?

Adachi and Shimamura are now in their second year of high school. Luckily, they’re in the same class this semester, but when Adachi sees Shimamura making friends with their new classmates so quickly, she starts to panic. Feeling left out, she begins distancing herself from Shimamura, who can’t help but notice that Adachi’s been on her mind a whole lot these days…

Why did I have to fall in love with my roommate? Takasora Hoshi’s life is upended when her schoolmate Umi Mizuike and her mother temporarily move into her family’s cramped apartment. From the outset of this arrangement, Takasora is annoyed by Umi’s behavior…and her good looks. Though the two girls initially agree to avoid interfering in each other’s lives, Takasora can’t help but start to wonder where Umi keeps wandering off to at night…From the author of Adachi and Shimamura comes the bittersweet tale of two high school girls whose lives are pushed together under the same roof.

Ever since Umi Mizuike suddenly became her roommate, Takasora Hoshi can’t get her out of her head. Umi is quiet, beautiful, and probably Takasora’s first love. Unfortunately, Umi is already in a relationship of sorts, with an adult woman who pays her—and before Takasora can even process this, the woman invites her out to a hotel for a “girls’ night,” too. Could this get any worse?

Summer vacation is here! This is the perfect chance to get closer to Shimamura, but with no school, Adachi won’t get to see her every day…So what’s the plan? Text Shimamura every day? Invite her out somewhere? The summer festival would have been ideal, but Adachi’s going there for work, not to hang out. Yet when she arrives, she can hardly believe her eyes as she sees Shimamura happily strolling around with an unfamiliar girl! Has a new rival appeared?!

From the author of Adachi and Shimamura and the illustrator of Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki comes a dramatic new yuri love triangle novel that’ll keep readers on the tips of their seats in suspense.

IN ANOTHER LIFECountless alternate dimensions exist, each with their own versions of Adachi and Shimamura. With Yashiro’s aid, the two are sure to find each other in every timeline—but what if a single choice had the power to split their destinies apart? What cataclysmic consequences could that bring?

PUTTING ON A SHOWDespite being third-years in high school, Adachi and Shimamura somehow completely forgot that the Culture Festival was a thing—right up until they were invited to participate! The event’s only going to last a couple days, but it seems Adachi's got a little something extra in mind...

Saeki Sayaka has always been an old soul - serious and reserved, preferring to focus on her studies rather than make friends. Until, that is, a romantic confession from another girl in middle school turns her carefully ordered world upside down. Though none of her classes have prepared her for this, Saeki must now come to terms with her sexuality in this gentle, coming-of-age novel about grappling with first love, growing up, and relating to other people.

It's taken years for Saeki Sayaka to understand certain things about herself... including her sexuality. In this moving story that starts in her childhood, follow her through the ups and downs of falling in love with a girl.