Mayu Murata – författare

It’s Uka’s first high school camping trip—and with that, her first overnight stay with Kai! When the two end up alone at night, Uka’s heart races at light speed as she starts to have feelings she’s never experienced before!

Uka Ishimori has one dream in life: to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage of bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she’s not alone—Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he so enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate her life!

Making friends, laughing along with her classmates, and even falling in love…To Uka, her current high school life is a dream come true! Although self-doubt still looms over her like a mountain, she’s determined to keep climbing—and what better time to do so than at the school’s welcome hike? But when a strange fork in the road sends the entire class down a dangerous trail, can Uka step up and save the day?

When Uka meets Kai's ex-girlfriend Serina and sees how different they are, she completely loses confidence. But can a few words from Kai inspire her not to give up?

It’s the opening day of Hachimitsu High’s culture festival! With its cute decor, tasty food, charming maids, and potential glimpses of Kai, Class 1-B’s Café Avail is doing better than anyone could have expected—and it’s all thanks to the pillar of the class, Uka. But even the strongest pillars can come crumbling down, and Uka gets a sudden reality check when she’s swarmed by irate girls demanding to know what relationship she and Kai have. Emboldened by the festival, Uka may have forgotten just how far apart her and Kai’s worlds are—but everyone else certainly hasn’t!

It’s summer vacation, and Uka’s social circle is dazzling! Hanging out at the beach, texting, going to karaoke…Uka has never had so many opportunities to experience fun with friends. But the start of her second term at Hachimitsu may signal storm clouds on the horizon, as her overprotective father doesn’t take so kindly to her new lifestyle. Will the friendships Uka has always dreamed of be ripped away as quickly as they came together?

The beginning of the second term brings an unwelcome surprise when Uka’s father demands that she transfer schools! Now Uka finds herself at a crossroads—does she keep her parents in the dark and risk losing her hard-won squad, or come clean about her past torment? As she struggles to find the right words, an unexpected alliance of both friends and former bullies turns up with words of their own…

Uka wants more out of her relationship with Kai—talking with him and receiving his help aren’t good enough anymore. With nothing left to fear, she’s decided to be honest about her feelings. On the day of the sports festival, what she finally tells him is...!?

Honey Lemon Soda is a long-running high school romance manga that has stood out as one of the most requested series by fans of the genre.

Honey Lemon Soda is a long-running high school romance manga that has stood out as one of the most requested series by fans of the genre.

Uka and Nano were supposed to be great friends, but it turns out that Nano likes Kai?! Uka finally learns the truth about Nano’s feelings!

It’s Uka and Kai’s first summer break as a couple! Kai invites Uka over to hang out, and with the two of them all alone, Uka's mind starts to run wild… Time to make it an unforgettable summer!