Bye-Bye, Little.

A compilation of four short stories by Sakisaka Io. In the first, Ai, a high school freshman, deals with the loss of her father, manages her irresponsible younger brother, and handles household duties while struggling socially. A classmate quietly offers her support. In the second, Chie wants more attention from her boyfriend but fears appearing too attached, while also dealing with the disapproval of his friend. In the third, Miyuki is in love with Shuntaro but hesitates to confess, and her resolve shifts when another girl approaches him. The final story follows Mika, who faces constant criticism from her mother regarding her personal and academic life, and her efforts to maintain her relationship with her boyfriend.