甘くない彼らの日常は。 [Amakunai Karera no Nichijō wa.] Series by Yoko Nogiri, 野切耀子

Midori drops her wallet on her first day of high school, but her new classmate Ichijo swoops in to help. She wants to thank him, but he's part of a tight-knit trio and none of them are ever in class! Rumor has it that they all got expelled for acting up, and studious Midori's actually at risk of expulsion, too... In order to help support her family, she has a part-time job, which is against the school rules... moreMidori drops her wallet on her first day of high school, but her new classmate Ichijo swoops in to help. She wants to thank him, but he's part of a tight-knit trio and none of them are ever in class! Rumor has it that they all got expelled for acting up, and studious Midori's actually at risk of expulsion, too... In order to help support her family, she has a part-time job, which is against the school rules. When the chairman of the school board catches her leaving work, he says he'll let it go -- but only if she's up to the task of bringing the three boys back to school. Well, why not? It'll be a piece of cake... right? less

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED?After working hard to get Rei, Chihiro, and Yukinojo to come to school and even convincing them to take part in Sports Day, Midori realizes just how much she cares for Rei. But when Yukinojo informs her that her efforts are no longer needed, she starts to worry that all three boys have hated her all along…

Now that Rei and Yukinojo know about Chihiro's crush on Midori, plans commence to make his love come true. Yukinojo invites Midori to a study session, where she finds herself at the Goshima estate. There, she meets Chihiro's younger siblings and learns more about who he really is. However, there's someone who isn't all too happy to see Midori and Chihiro grow closer by the minute...

UNCERTAINTY Rei and Midori clear the air after a day of painful misunderstandings. Still, Midori wants more insight into how Rei really feels and decides to take the plunge. When she confesses to Rei about her crush on him, his response may lead to more questions than answers. All the while, Yukinojo, who is stuck in his old ways, tries to sabotage the bond the two share…but why?

CONFESSIONAfter her failed attempt to confess her love to Rei, Midori is determined to try again -- and really get through to him this time! She asks to talk to him after the school festival, but before she can share her thoughts, Rei says he's got something important to share with her...

DETERMINEDAfter his confession at the school festival, Rei and Midori are finally a couple! Things are going well until one day, Midori is scooped up by Rei’s grandmother and forced to attend the Ichijo matriarch’s birthday party. Overwhelmed by the difference between her world and Rei’s, and facing intense pressure, Midori retreats... only to find that Rei is now more distant than ever.

SWEET ENDINGSMidori's refreshing candor inspires those around her, and it convinces Rei to talk to his father once more. Despite the many obstacles in their way, the young couple ultimately find an ally in him. However, the calm doesn't last long before Midori's father shows up unannounced! Meanwhile, Yukinojo wraps up his own loose ends...