たいようのいえ [Taiyou no Ie] Series by Taamo, タアモ

After her father gets remarried, Mao feels like she no longer has a home and ends up moving in with Hiro, her childhood friend. Mao falls in love with Hiro, who is kind and takes care of her. Aiming to become self-reliant she gets a part-time job with Daiki, who is home for the summer break. Hiro’s been acting strange, and so, at the fireworks festival Mao inadvertently ends up asking him if he likes her! Emotions are stirring up for everyone, including Hiro’s little brother Daiki.

"Is there even such a thing as a love that doesn’t hurt someone?" someone might wonder, given that no one seems to be able to move ahead without bumping into someone else with feelings. This goes for Mao, Hiro, Radical-san, Oda-kun, and even Chi-chan. And now, Daiki is finally returning home, but he has secret feelings for Mao. Hiro’s dream is one step closer to reality, but at what cost?! The bright yet sad love story of two childhood friends with an age gap and their life together continues...

"I haven’t forgotten. The dream lifestyle in his home with his family doesn’t include me... I have my own future to look forward to. But still... I don’t know how to put it into words." "I’m sorry that I made you feel that way." Daiki’s come home and Hiro’s dream is one step closer. Mao is invited to her little sister’s birthday party. How does her second trip back home go? Have each of these people who have trouble moving forward with their feelings finally come to understand...?!

"There are so many things I've wanted in this house. So I've been under the illusion that I belong here." Hiro and Radical-san take off for their work retreat. While Hiro's gone, Mao and Daiki are all alone... more"There are so many things I've wanted in this house. So I've been under the illusion that I belong here." Hiro and Radical-san take off for their work retreat. While Hiro's gone, Mao and Daiki are all alone. Has it finally become time for these feelings that have been growing stronger and stronger to be revealed?! And what of the rebirth of the Nakamura home, which only waits for the return of little sister Hina? The bright yet sad story of two childhood friends with an age gap and their life together continues... less

Mao’s been out of it since Hiro kissed her out of the blue without ever revealing his true feelings. She tries to dampen her expectations and just continue on with her everyday life, making her longest trip home to date. At the same time, Chi-chan has resolved to open back up and state her feelings for Oda-kun yet again. What does Daiki, her supporter, think about that...?! The love triangle at the Nakamura home is starting to really heat up!

"There are so many things to think about. Why did I run here in the first place... It’ll be just a little longer. Then we can meet face to face. Just like he did for me..." Daiki finally makes a serious confession to Mao. "I’ve liked you ever since we were children." Mao is confused and, in a reversal, runs back to her family’s home. However, her stepmother’s kindness only reminds her of the generosity of Hiro and Daiki.. more"There are so many things to think about. Why did I run here in the first place... It’ll be just a little longer. Then we can meet face to face. Just like he did for me..." Daiki finally makes a serious confession to Mao. "I’ve liked you ever since we were children." Mao is confused and, in a reversal, runs back to her family’s home. However, her stepmother’s kindness only reminds her of the generosity of Hiro and Daiki... But if everyone’s kind, then maybe everyone can begin to slowly find a path through these inescapable feelings...?! less

I understand, really. Being together is very important. Words are secondary to that. This isn’t the end, this is a new beginning. Our wishes will surely be granted. The Motomiya family and the Nakamura family take a joint vacation. Mao works hard to get closer to her dad and Hiro works to get closer to his sister. But the truth is that Hina has hidden thoughts about the deaths of her parents.. moreI understand, really. Being together is very important. Words are secondary to that. This isn’t the end, this is a new beginning. Our wishes will surely be granted. The Motomiya family and the Nakamura family take a joint vacation. Mao works hard to get closer to her dad and Hiro works to get closer to his sister. But the truth is that Hina has hidden thoughts about the deaths of her parents...? And at the same time, Mao is hearing those long-awaited words from her father?! The time has finally come for Mao and Hiro’s wishes to be granted...?! less

I know more than anyone how much reaching out a hand can save you. If she’s alone like that, I have to return the favors given to me somehow... even just a little bit. "Won’t you come live with me?" asks Mao’s birth mother, Yuzuno, appearing suddenly. Mao knows that she’s selfish, but she can’t ignore the fact that her mother is also all alone. When she was all alone, Hiro and others reached out their hands to her. She feels like she has to support her mother in the same situation.. moreI know more than anyone how much reaching out a hand can save you. If she’s alone like that, I have to return the favors given to me somehow... even just a little bit. "Won’t you come live with me?" asks Mao’s birth mother, Yuzuno, appearing suddenly. Mao knows that she’s selfish, but she can’t ignore the fact that her mother is also all alone. When she was all alone, Hiro and others reached out their hands to her. She feels like she has to support her mother in the same situation... What conclusion will the struggling Mao finally come to...?! less

"I finally said it." Mao and Hiro finally got another chance to go on a date together, but Mao is so self-conscious, she just can’t say it. Hiro gently meets her halfway. The two of them look back on what they’ve gone through together... but finally the time to share the feelings they’ve held back so long has come! The love story of two childhood friends with an age gap has finally come to its tearful end after 13 volumes! A moving finale!