(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Love, right? I was sure it was love... There's no easy way to get over a first love, as Kai and Riko are both loath to find out. With the announcement of Suwa and Akemi's marriage, Riko has been forced to deal with her long secret feelings, and is surprised to find affection for someone else stirring underneath...
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Someday I want to fall in love and be happy. That's a dream everyone shares, right? Former ladies-man Kai has fallen hard for tomboy Riko, and he finally managed to confess his feelings to her. But will Riko's more subdued feelings clash with Kai's sensitive side?
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
After an uneasy start to their relationship, Kai and Riko are officially dating! But now Kai has a new ocean of relationship questions to cross -- first up: what kind of lunch do you bring your girlfriend?! Age 13 and up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Takaya and Shimura's dating relationship is supposedly just for show, but after introducing his 'girlfriend' to his parents, something seems to have changed. The tables have apparently turned, as now Taka needs Kai's help for his relationship!
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Kai and Riko are settling into a comfortable and easy phase of their new dating status. Not all relationships are so easy, though... Kagura, the daughter of a Shinto Shrine, and Tora, son of the Buddhist Temple, have an aggressive cat-vs-dog schtick. However, is it possible that the Divine has interceded on their behalf? Ages 13 And Up, Grades 8 to 17
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
It's Kai and Riko's first overnight trip together as a couple! Will their time together at an Onsen get too steamy to handle!? Young loves and first loves move and change in the tenth volume of Hatsu * Haru! For readers ages 13 years and up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
That kind of feeling...it's important. Act on it! The new school year brings trouble for Kai, as new class assignments mean he's no longer in a class with Riko! With their time together severely cut, Kai feels the weight of it...but Riko seems unbothered!? Will their young love survive the test? For readers ages 13 years and up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Kagura has finally confessed her long-held affection for Toramaru, but the Buddhist playboy doesn't seem to understand her feelings... Though Kagura has been freed from pretending, Tora must now confront his changed relationship with his childhood best friend! Ages 13 and Up.
(W/A/CA) Shizuki Fujisawa
Kai and Riko's relationship has finally progressed to their first overnight trip alone. Everything was going perfectly, until Kai shocks Riko with a confession...What will come of their vibrant young love? Kai and Riko's love story concludes in this final volume of Hatsu * Haru! For readers ages 13 and up.