The main character is named Hikaru. She misses her dead brother and speaks to him in her mind as she begins her first day of high school. Here she has many ordinary adventures. She becomes fast friends with a girl named Nene, who lets nothing stand in her way and pushes Hikaru to kiss her new crush, Michiya, who reminds her of her brother. He lets her kiss him, which as it turns out is not a good sign. He predictably turns out to be a jerk, whose personality is nothing like Hikaru's brother's. Also, Nene is a shoplifter. When Hikaru understandably gets upset about this, Nene gets angry at her and tells her to find another friend.
Looking for Happiness is finished and has 2 Volumes and 12 Chapters. It is also Known as: たらんたランタ, Let's Go Happy Happy Girl, Looking for Happiness
Genres: School Life, Shoujo Ai, Slice of Life, Drama, Romance
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- 4. Five
- 3. Hana yori Dango
- 2. Oresama Ouji
- 1. Strobe Edge
4. Five

Hina has repeatedly transferred schools due to her father's job, and has always dreamed of a normal high-school life. At her new school, however, she finds that her class is comprised solely of guys! On top of that, five mischievous boys from her class have taken a liking to her...!?
Five is finished and has 15 Volumes and 77 Chapters. It is also Known as: ファイブ, Five
3. Hana yori Dango

Tsukushi Makino, a working-class girl, attends an elite elevator school called Eitoku Academy, populated by children from rich, high-society families. She is the "weed" of the school surrounded by all the rich kids including the "Flower" Four . The F4 leader and son of the wealthiest, most powerful family in Japan, Tsukasa Domyoji, takes an interest in Tsukushi, because she is the only girl at Eitoku who doesn't fawn over him. However, his hot-headed nature and bullying ways are originally a major turn-off for Tsukushi, who has her sights set on someone else.
Volume one contains the oneshot "End of the Century".
Boys Over Flowers is finished and has 37 Volumes and 244 Chapters. It is also Known as: 花より男子, HYD, Boys Over Flowers: Jewelry Box, End of the Century
2. Oresama Ouji

Sawa hates Judo. She was once really good at it, but boys always rejected her because she was so strong. Now she's entering high school and the gorgeous captain of the Judo club has selected Sawa to be the club manager! He also claims he knows her from the past... How will Sawa deal with managing the sport she hates most, especially since the captain seems to like her!?
Includes two side stories
Oresama Ouji is finished and has 1 Volumes and 5 Chapters. It is also Known as: オレ様王子, Ore sama Ouji, Ore-sama Ouji
1. Strobe Edge

Having no experience in romance, the vibrant Ninako curiously explores the meaning of what "love" really is, and is surprised to feel a colorful range of emotions as she grows closer to the school heartthrob, the quiet yet gentle Ren, who also happens to be involved in a longtime relationship. With every intention of keeping her head held high, Ninako prepares to face the mental pain of this one-sided love that she had allowed to take root, facing a series of trials that would either contribute to her growth as a headstrong woman, or break her as it did with other girls.
However, is this really a one-sided love? Or had something been silently sown in the most hidden part of Ren's heart?
Note: Chapter count includes 6 side chapters included throughout the series.
Strobe Edge is finished and has 10 Volumes and 42 Chapters. It is also Known as: ストロボ・エッジ, Colorless Dreamer