Hanamori Mito

Udagawa is scared of being hated by people, and acts a lot brighter than he is. One day, he is paired with the unsociable Watabe for an assignment, and is told “I hate people like you” when he tries to talk to him. After receiving such a shock, he gradually starts speaking more frankly to Watabe and finds himself feeling comfortable around him. Wanting to be liked by him, Udagawa tells him his true feelings. Before he knew it, Watabe had turned into a precious “true friend” to him…

A collection of oneshots related to the Chinese Zodiac. Mostly about Dragon and Rabbit. Zodiac Signs Manor by HONMA Akira Shu-chan no Nengajyou (Shu-chan’s New Years Greeting Card) by TAKAO Hiroi Every year, Shu-chan makes his lover A-chan wear cute zodiac costumes and insists on taking pictures of his costumed lover. But this year, A-chan's had enough of the cutesy play and forbids him to pick anything cute. What is Shu-chan going to do? Earnest Puppy by UMIYUKI Lily A Couple Once Upon a Year by SUZUKURA Hal Welcome Home, Have a Safe Trip by HANAMORI Mito Let's Have a Date the Year After Next by AIKAWA Fuu

Lumiére's just moved in with his owner and wonders why Lluvia, the cat next door, won't have anything to do with him. Will Lluvia ever come around? A gentle tale of becoming friends, and perhaps something more.