Toaru Shotenin no Koimonogatari

Tarutani Makoto works at a bookstore and one day receives a request from Takahashi Kentarou, a high school student, for book recommendations for his hospitalized friend. The two begin to grow closer as Takahashi frequently visits the store. Their relationship takes an unexpected turn when Takahashi shares a secret with Tarutani. The story also involves a cheerful delivery person, a bookstore employee who is quiet and reserved, and another clerk who is well-liked but often makes mistakes in sales.