Wakaba Mutsumi's Winter, Hearthfire, and Tangerines

Three-year-old Toyokawa Sakiko teases her rather wooden playmate.

Five-year-old Yutenji Nyamu picks up a baby from its cradle.

Eleven-year-old Misumi Uika meets a princess from Tokyo on the island.

Twelve-year-old Nagasaki Soyo takes the hand of a gardening girl at Tsukinomori.

Twelve-year-old Takamatsu Tomori gazes through the glass at the figure of a loner.

Twelve-year-old Kaname Ranna follows her cat into a recording studio.

Thirteen-year-old Yahata Umiri goes treasure hunting.

Fourteen-year-old Shiina Taki wipes away a genius's tears.

Fourteen-year-old Chihaya Anon adds her guitar teacher on Line.

Fifteen-year-old Wakaba Mutsumi makes her choice: everything or nothing.

Wakaba Mutsumi's winter is filled with an uninhibited mother and a father who looks the other way. The emotions of nine girls bring the warmth of a hearth and the fragrance of citrus.

Other band anime may make guest appearances from time to time. This is a new book by a new writer. Please forgive any errors and shortcomings due to my limited ability and understanding of writing. I bow to you all in apology.