Ai... Shirisomeshi Koro ni...: Manga Michio no Seishun

A group of manga artists live in a run-down Tokyo apartment called Tokiwasou. One of them is Michio, a 21-year-old who keeps a journal about his journey as a new artist. When Yukie and her younger brother arrive to stay, Michio becomes interested in her. Yukie, however, is there to take her brother back to school because her father disapproves of pursuing manga as a career. The story explores whether Michio can persuade her to let her brother stay, or if she will end up inspiring one of his characters. The series includes several one-shot stories featured in various volumes.