リビングの松永さん / Living no Matsunaga-san Series by Keiko Iwashita, 岩下慶子

Forget the familiar: family circumstances wrest high schooler Meeko from an ordinary family life to her uncle's boarding house, where she must learn to live with housework and… rather unusual adult housemates. What's more, the oldest of the bunch, Matsunaga-san, is a little scary… but also always looks out for her! Presenting the first volume of a boarding house love story about falling for an adult!

With the help of her housemates, high schooler Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents. Even the initially frightening Matsunaga-san helps her out—and between one kind act and another, Meeko finds herself falling for him. After an accidental kiss while enjoying takoyaki, Meeko ends up confessing her feelings!

For Meeko, boarding house life has finally become second nature—or, it would be, if not for one thing: her housemate Matsunaga-san... moreFor Meeko, boarding house life has finally become second nature—or, it would be, if not for one thing: her housemate Matsunaga-san. Her feelings for him steadily grow stronger, but Meeko is in for a painful shock when he tells her he thinks of her as family! Yet, mere days later, when a night with friends leaves her out past curfew, he sends her reeling again—not only does he come for her, but he tells her he worries for her, and holds her tight… Adult men just don’t play fair!! Presenting the third volume of this boarding house love story! less

A romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san.LOOK THIS WAYFor high schooler Meeko, life at her uncle's boarding house has finally become routine, and her feelings for Matsunaga-san, a professional designer and the eldest of her housemates, grow stronger with each passing day... moreA romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san.LOOK THIS WAYFor high schooler Meeko, life at her uncle's boarding house has finally become routine, and her feelings for Matsunaga-san, a professional designer and the eldest of her housemates, grow stronger with each passing day. As summer break comes to an end, Meeko can't help but hope that the two of them have become closer...but does Matsunaga-san really see her the way she hopes he does? And when her other housemates start worrying about loves of their own, Meeko learns that, when it comes to adults, love is much more complicated than she once thought... less

It seems no amount of secret ardor can get Matsunaga-san to return Meeko's feelings, but the summer brings with it a fresh wave of shocking developments. An unfortunate coincidence convinces Matsunaga-san that Meeko is dating Ryo-kun, but luckily, Meeko manages to resolve the misunderstanding with Ryo-kun's help... moreIt seems no amount of secret ardor can get Matsunaga-san to return Meeko's feelings, but the summer brings with it a fresh wave of shocking developments. An unfortunate coincidence convinces Matsunaga-san that Meeko is dating Ryo-kun, but luckily, Meeko manages to resolve the misunderstanding with Ryo-kun's help. But what secrets lie in Matsunaga-san's past? And will he find out she kissed him when he was sick?! From explosive start to finish, you won't be able to tear your eyes away from volume 5 of this boarding house love story! less

If only she never had to say goodbye. High schooler Meeko continues to pine for Matsunaga-san, the scary-but-kind designer whose room is across from hers. Not only do they spend a day at Kitneyland with each other, they unexpectedly spend a night at a…special…place as well. Afterwards, while preparing for her school festival, Meeko learns that her homeroom teacher Kobayashi-sensei is the “Konatsu” of legend…and that she and Matsunaga-san used to be in a romantic relationship... moreIf only she never had to say goodbye. High schooler Meeko continues to pine for Matsunaga-san, the scary-but-kind designer whose room is across from hers. Not only do they spend a day at Kitneyland with each other, they unexpectedly spend a night at a…special…place as well. Afterwards, while preparing for her school festival, Meeko learns that her homeroom teacher Kobayashi-sensei is the “Konatsu” of legend…and that she and Matsunaga-san used to be in a romantic relationship. As complications unfurl, a previously reluctant Matsunaga-san and Ryo-kun show up to Meeko’s school festival! And what could this urgent text from Hattori-san be about…? less

If she doesn't tell him, he'll never know...! High schooler Meeko continues to pine for her housemate Matsunaga-san. When she discovers that Matsunaga-san's ex "Konatsu" is actually her homeroom teacher, Kobayashi-sensei, her world gets even more complicated. Meanwhile, her housemate Ryo-kun lends an ear to her romantic troubles while harboring a secret interest in Meeko himself. And what about Matsunaga-san's feelings.. moreIf she doesn't tell him, he'll never know...! High schooler Meeko continues to pine for her housemate Matsunaga-san. When she discovers that Matsunaga-san's ex "Konatsu" is actually her homeroom teacher, Kobayashi-sensei, her world gets even more complicated. Meanwhile, her housemate Ryo-kun lends an ear to her romantic troubles while harboring a secret interest in Meeko himself. And what about Matsunaga-san's feelings...?! An unfurling web of relationships intertwine in Volume 7 of this boarding house love story! less

"I love you as a woman..."Volume 8 of this boarding-house opens at Christmas, a time of love for the whole cast! Meeko is still in love with Matsunaga-san, but at their holiday part, she spots his old flame Konatsu telling him that her old love is still there! Shocked, Meeko storms out of the house -- only to have Ryo catch her, claiming that he'll "never make you cry...""The greatest hope that I have... is that the girl I like connects with someone she likes."

A romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san.After her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle's boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san... moreA romantic manga starring a high school girl who learns to live on her own, win at high school, and experience first love - all in a boarding house whose living room is home to the odd (but handsome) Matsunaga-san.After her parents leave to care for her ailing grandmother, high schooler Miko "Meeko" Sonoda moves into her uncle's boarding house. There, she meets its rather unusual residents, including the oldest of the bunch: the grumpy mother hen Matsunaga-san. With the help of her housemates, Meeko begins to adjust to her new life away from her parents, but Meeko soon learns that no matter how far away from home she is, she's still a young girl at heart - especially when she finds herself falling for Matsunaga-san. less

"Right now, I have family, I have friends, I got someone who loves me. But..."Meeko's finally discovered that her feelings for her designer housemate Matsunaga are mutual! They won't officially become a couple until after her high school graduation, but knowing Matsunaga cares for her puts Meeko's mind at ease. Meanwhile, after taking on a major new job project, Matsunaga decides to leave the boarding house... but after the going-away party, he suddenly appears before Meeko with big news!

Meeko, a high schooler living in a boarding house, is finally in a full relationship with Matsunaga, an older designer. But then Matsunaga leaves the house after taking on a big job... and Ken and Asako, now a couple themselves, follow soon behind. As the atmosphere around the house changes, Matsunaga seems ever-more-distant to Meeko -- he even cancels a birthday date with her last-minute. But now Ryo is sidling up to her.. moreMeeko, a high schooler living in a boarding house, is finally in a full relationship with Matsunaga, an older designer. But then Matsunaga leaves the house after taking on a big job... and Ken and Asako, now a couple themselves, follow soon behind. As the atmosphere around the house changes, Matsunaga seems ever-more-distant to Meeko -- he even cancels a birthday date with her last-minute. But now Ryo is sidling up to her...It's the climactic conclusion to a tale of romance across generations -- all under the same roof! less