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Kinou no Haru de, Kimi wo Matsu

Also known as Wait For Me Yesterday in Spring.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Romance , Supernatural

Two years ago, high schooler Kanae left his small island community of Sodeshima to pursue his academic dreams in Tokyo. When that life falls short of his expectations, he runs away from home to return to Sodeshima to find his childhood friend, Akari. But before they can rekindle their old feelings for each other, the clock strikes six and Kanae finds himself inexplicably thrust forward four days into the future. Worse, he learns that Akito, Akari’s older brother—and Kanae’s childhood hero—is dead.

Except death might not be the end for Akito. As Kanae tries to fill in the four-day gap of his memories, Akari explains: he’s about to relive those four days in reverse order in a phenomenon known as “Rollback.” Kanae himself explained it to her…in a past he hasn’t yet experienced. Armed with this new knowledge, Kanae is determined to leverage Rollback however he can to save Akito’s life—and Akari’s heart.



Tags: Male Protagonist , Time Manipulation , Rural , Achronological Order , Suicide , Tragedy , Bullying

Natsu e no Tunnel, Sayonara no Deguchi

Also known as The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance , Supernatural

Kaoru Touno heard a rumor: The laws of space and time mean nothing to the Urashima Tunnel. If you find it, walk through and you’ll find your heart’s desire on the other side…in exchange for years of your own life. On the night Kaoru just so happens to find himself standing in front of a tunnel that looks suspiciously like the one the rumor describes, he finds himself thinking of Karen, the sister he lost in an accident five years ago. To Kaoru’s surprise, he’s been followed by the new transfer student Anzu Hanashiro, who promises to help him experiment with the mysterious tunnel–but what does she want from Kaoru in exchange? And what will he have left to give, after the tunnel’s done with him?



Tags: Male Protagonist , Rural , Urban Fantasy , Primarily Teen Cast , School , Time Manipulation , Bullying , Tragedy , Philosophy , Time Skip

Mimoza no Kokuhaku

Also known as The Mimosa Confessions.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Growing up in a dreary suburb, Sakuma has little to brighten his humdrum days aside from his best friend. The bright, talented, and attractive Ushio seems to have everything Sakuma lacks, and his academics and athletic prowess make him popular with the girls at school. Past trauma—and an understandable inferiority complex—slowly drive the two apart, and by the time they enter high school, they hardly even speak anymore. Thus, Sakuma finds himself alone.

Against all odds, he eventually gains a friend in Natsuki, the sweetest girl in class. The two hit it off gushing about their favorite novels, and he falls head over heels for her. But that very same night, he stumbles upon an unexpected sight while walking through a familiar park: his old friend Ushio, dressed in a full-blown schoolgirl’s uniform and sobbing uncontrollably.



Note: Includes 5 extra chapters.

Tags: Transgender , LGBTQ+ Themes , Primarily Teen Cast , Love Triangle , Coming of Age , Heterosexual , Snowscape , Bullying , Rural , Male Protagonist , Female Protagonist , School , Polyamorous , Primarily Female Cast , Crossdressing

Owaranai Fuyu, Kowareta Yume no Kuni

Also known as The Neverending Winter, the Land of Broken Dreams.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Mystery , Supernatural

After winning tickets to an old theme park on the outskirts of Tokyo, Casio and his friends brave the eerie rumors surrounding the place for a little winter adventure. However, what was supposed to be a fun day trip takes a horrific turn when one friend lures Casio away from the group—and stabs him to death. While he bleeds out, his friend tearfully begs him to save someone named Asebi. When Casio next awakens, time has rewound to the moment he set foot in the park that morning. Though he’s shaken and desperate for answers, his “second” day goes by without incident—until he tries to leave and snaps right back to that morning again. As he spirals into panic, a mysterious girl appears and introduces herself as Asebi. She tells him she’s been trapped in the park for a long time, reliving the same day over and over. Now Casio is caught in the loop as well…and according to Asebi, the only way out is to kill someone.



Tags: Disability , Male Protagonist , Time Loop , Female Protagonist

Mikkakan no Koufuku

Also known as Three Days of Happiness.

Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Psychological , Romance , Slice of Life , Supernatural

HOW MUCH IS LIFE TRULY WORTH?
Kusunoki used to believe he was destined for great things. Ostracized as a child, he held on to a belief that a good life was waiting for him in the years ahead. Now approaching the age of twenty, he's a completely mediocre college student with no motivation, no dreams, and no money. After learning he can sell his remaining years-and just how little they're worth-he chooses to divest himself of all but his last three months. Has Kusunoki truly destroyed his last chance to find happiness...or has he somehow found it?



Tags: Tragedy , Philosophy , Urban Fantasy , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Urban , Seinen , Heterosexual , Hikikomori , Writing , Suicide , Photography , Drawing , College , Mopeds , Autobiographical , Amnesia