Mashikaku Rock

Miyako has always lived her life strictly by the rules, honoring the wishes of her late father. Her quiet, disciplined routine is abruptly shattered when Koutarou Azuma catches her secretly playing the guitar. Instead of keeping her hidden talent to himself, he uses the discovery to blackmail her into joining his band. Forced out of her comfort zone, Miyako must confront this unexpected ultimatum and decide how she will navigate a world of music she tried so hard to leave behind. This collection also features several poignant short stories exploring the complexities of youth and emotion. In "Tonari no Hanako-san," a student reflects on the passing of the classmate who always sat beside them, realizing that someone they barely knew has inexplicably occupied their thoughts. "Sayonara Sankaku" follows a girl who believed having two male childhood friends would be simple, only to find herself trapped in a painful triangle of unrequited love. Finally, "Tsui Me de Otteshimaimashita" centers on a girl continually annoyed by a boy's striking blonde hair, questioning why her eyes are always drawn to him despite her frustration.