A Condition Called Love 2

Hotaru, a 16-year-old high school first-year, shares her umbrella with a classmate, Hanoi-kun, after a messy public breakup. The next day, he asks her out, which will change her life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Hotaru, a 16-year-old high school freshman, has always been unsure about love, preferring to lead a vibrant life with her family and friends. So, when she sees her schoolmate, Hanoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy public breakup, she doesn't think twice about offering to share her umbrella. However, when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can't help but feel that her life is about to undergo a significant transformation.

Hotaru's heart flutters as she stares at Hanoi-kun, unsure of what to say. She's never been in a relationship before, and the thought of dating someone she barely knows is both exciting and terrifying. But as they continue to spend more time together, Hotaru realizes that she's falling for him.

Hanoi-kun, on the other hand, is a bit more reserved. He's been hurt in the past and is hesitant to open up to others. But he finds himself drawn to Hotaru, and he can't help but feel a sense of warmth and comfort when he's around her.

As their relationship progresses, Hotaru and Hanoi-kun face challenges and obstacles. They come from different backgrounds and have different expectations for their future. But they work together to overcome these differences, and their love grows stronger with each passing day.

Hotaru's family and friends are initially skeptical of their relationship. They worry that Hanoi-kun is too old for her or that he will hurt her. But as they get to know him better, they realize that he's a kind and caring person who truly loves Hotaru.

One day, Hotaru receives a letter from her grandmother, who has recently passed away. In the letter, her grandmother tells Hotaru that she was once in love with a man who was much older than her. But her family and friends disapproved of the relationship, and they forced her to break it off.

Hotaru is devastated by her grandmother's story, and she begins to doubt her own relationship with Hanoi-kun. She wonders if she's making the right decision by dating someone who is so much older than her. But Hanoi-kun assures her that he loves her for who she is, and that age is just a number.

In the end, Hotaru and Hanoi-kun's love prevails. They get married and start a family together. They face challenges and setbacks along the way, but they always support each other and work together to overcome them.

Hotaru's story is a testament to the power of love and the importance of following one's heart. It shows that even when faced with obstacles and doubts, it's possible to find true happiness and fulfillment in a relationship. And it reminds us that love knows no boundaries, not even age.

Weight: 164g
Dimension: 191 x 128 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781646517572