All her life, Chihaya's dream was to see her model sister become Japan's best... That is, until a quiet, unassuming transfer student named Arata tells her otherwise. A dream, he explains to her, is something she needs to work at herself. ... more>>

Arata plays a competitive version of a traditional Japanese card game, known as Hyakunin Isshu, in a way Chihaya has never seen before. After taking Arata's place in a game, Chihaya discovers she has a passion for it. Now Chihaya wants to become number one in the world, the Queen of Karuta.

Note: Won the 2nd Manga Taisho Award and the 35th annual Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shoujo.

Was nominated for the 20th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2016. <<less

3 oneshots : ... more>>

1) A Winter Star

2) A Summer Love

3) Strawberry Spring <<less

A collection of oneshots:... more>>

1. Lovely You - July (Yuki Suetsugu)

2. Last Class (Machiko Sakurai)

3. Happy Tomorrow (Keiko Suenobu)

4. To Be An Angel (Mizuho Aimoto)

5. Indigo Blue (Tsugumi) <<less

Couverture, a specialty store run by a pair of handsome brothers dealing in fine chocolates,... more>>

For the times when you are swaying in between career and love.

For the times you are troubled awaiting a spring romance.

For the times when you feel like you have forgotten how to smile or be gentle.

If you take one step into the shop, you will understand the flavor of happiness they want to share with everyone. <<less