Kanzen Naru Touan Youshi

A compilation of short stories featuring a boy and his childhood friend Matsumura, who were close since junior high and competed for top academic rankings. They attend a prestigious high school known for frequent conflicts. The boy frequently visits Matsumura's home, but over time, their bond begins to weaken. Their friendship is tested by the boy's growing awareness of sexuality. The collection includes stories such as "Perfect Answer Sheet," "Circus," "Yearning for Home," "The Woman Who Falls in Spring," "The Woman Who Said First Love Tastes Like Salted Plums," "You," "Midnight Broadcast Suicide Incident," "Lonely Spinning Top," and "Tamarind."