同級生 / Classmates Series by Asumiko Nakamura, 中村明日美子

SHELTER FROM THE COLDThough Rihito’s always been a loner, lately he’s grown close to his classmate, Hikaru. The two of them have even fallen in love and tentatively started dating. But when Rihito’s mother ends up in the hospital, the stress of it all becomes too much for him. Hikaru wants to be there for Rihito, but can Rihito learn to open his heart and rely on another person?

THE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTHHikaru and Rihito are two high school boys in love. Things are going well for the couple and Hikaru is starting to daydream about a future together post-graduation. Rihito, however, is a bit more reticent, causing the two boys to fight. Will they make up and forge a way forward, or will they become nothing more than former classmates?

Hara Manabu is a gay man who feels somewhat adrift in the world. He spends his days teaching at an all-boys school, his nights out on the town. While at a gay bar, he meets a young man named Sorano and feels an instant connection. But things become complicated when he sees Sorano again -- as it turns out, the young man is a new student at Hara's school. Can Hara navigate the feelings he has for a student?

出会い、そして紡がれる未来へ。同級生』『卒業生』の草壁と佐条、『空と原』のハラセンとソラノ、その他、 コマっちゃんや有坂＆響など、〈同級生シリーズ〉を彩る魅力的なキャラたち の"その後"を描いた待望の続編『O.B.』が、2冊同時で堂々の完結!!描き下ろし短編【ガールズトーク】収録

The continuation of Asumiko Nakamura's beloved Boys' Love manga Classmates: Dou kyu sei, now in English for the first time ever! Both volumes of O.B. are combined in this special omnibus.Hikaru and Rihito may have graduated high school, but their life beyond is just beginning! Can these two boys keep their relationship strong while they grow into adults together? Meanwhile, many of their friends, including their former teacher Hara, are dealing with their own relationship drama... moreThe continuation of Asumiko Nakamura's beloved Boys' Love manga Classmates: Dou kyu sei, now in English for the first time ever! Both volumes of O.B. are combined in this special omnibus.Hikaru and Rihito may have graduated high school, but their life beyond is just beginning! Can these two boys keep their relationship strong while they grow into adults together? Meanwhile, many of their friends, including their former teacher Hara, are dealing with their own relationship drama. This collection of manga stories from the modern BL classic, Classmates, was originally released in two volumes in Japan, but will be published together in English as a single omnibus. less

━━結婚して。卒業から3年━━…京都大学へ進学した佐条。東京で音楽を続けながらバイト勤めをする草壁。環境の違いからすれ違う二人にとある報せが入った……。不朽の名作『同級生』シリーズ、至高のラブストーリーがここに。

A COMPLICATED KIND OF LOVESajo is in his final year of university and trying to figure out what to do after graduation. As the pressure mounts, he suggests to Kusakabe that they take a break from each other. Kusakabe naturally takes this hard and throws himself into his music in an attempt to put their relationship behind him... moreA COMPLICATED KIND OF LOVESajo is in his final year of university and trying to figure out what to do after graduation. As the pressure mounts, he suggests to Kusakabe that they take a break from each other. Kusakabe naturally takes this hard and throws himself into his music in an attempt to put their relationship behind him. When a family emergency brings Sajo back to town, can the two young men sort out their feelings and what they need from each other?Contains blanc volumes one, two, and booklet zero. less