Adachi to Shimamura SS

A man meets a woman he finds attractive and sees as more rebellious than himself. Initially, he imagines her name in hiragana, which changes his perception of her. Their relationship progresses from playing ping-pong together to living in the same apartment. They move from being high school students to working adults, evolving from skipping school together to becoming romantic partners. These stories cover various stages of their relationship, including one that takes place before they move in together, involving a meeting with the woman's mother. The collection includes new short stories that explore different moments in their shared life.