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LDK Series

Ayu Watanabe
LDK 1 by Ayu Watanabe
LDK 21-22 (Omnibus) by Ayu Watanabe
LDK 23-24 (Omnibus) by Ayu Watanabe

LDK Series : Titles in Order

Book 23
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Includes Vol. 23 and 24. Ages 16 and up.

RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN

Things are heating up as graduation approaches! Aoi and Shusei are still madly in love despite being forced to live separately as they spend their very first Christmas together as a couple. The two end up going to an amusement park on a date, and afterwards, Shusei makes a shocking decision in order to ensure they stay together, forever. As their story winds to a close, Aoi and Shusei will discover the true meaning of the word “family.”

FINAL VOLUME!
Book 21
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Includes Vol. 21 and 22. Ages 16 and up.

THREE’S A CROWD

Leon’s departure from the apartment he shared with Aoi and Shusei leaves a noticeable hole in the couple’s daily life, leading them to make a surprisingly serious decision. As rumors abound through the halls at school, the two decide it best to end their cohabitation until graduation, though all it does is lead to loneliness on Aoi’s part. Noticing this, Soju drags Aoi out on a date to cheer her up while playing the part of the caring older brother to Shusei, which only leads to more chaos.
Book 19
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Includes Vol. 19 and 20. Ages 16 and up.

IT TAKES THREE
 
Aoi continues to hide her relationship and secret living arrangement with Shusei. Their love nest now includes Shusei’s cousin, Leon. The three of them live together to convince Leon that Aoi is worthy of being Shusei’s girlfriend. Tensions mount at home while the competitive spirit extends to their school’s cultural festival where students vie for top rankings and social clout. Leon continues to capture the hearts of all the girls—but there’s one special person who eludes him. Can Aoi reckon with her true feelings and manage what has truly become a love triangle?
Book 17
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Ages 16 and up.

IT TAKES THREE
 
Aoi continues to hide her relationship and secret living arrangement with Shusei. Their love nest now includes Shusei’s cousin, Leon. The three of them live together to convince Leon that Aoi is worthy of being Shusei’s girlfriend. Tensions mount at home while the competitive spirit extends to their school’s cultural festival where students vie for top rankings and social clout. Leon continues to capture the hearts of all the girls—but there’s one special person who eludes him. Can Aoi reckon with her true feelings and manage what has truly become a love triangle?
Book 16
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Ages 16 and up.

AN AMERICAN DREAM
 
It’s back to school after a summer full of love for Aoi and Shusei! While they keep up the charade of hiding their relationship and living arrangement, an unexpected player joins in on the game. Shusei’s cousin, Leon, from America surprises them—and it’s to the delight of all the girls at school, too! The boys have a score to settle and the stakes are high for Aoi. Will Shusei up his game to prove his love for Aoi—and can she meet Leon’s high standards for acceptance? 
Book 15
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Ages 16 and up.

SUMMER LOVE BURNS HOT

After simmering in the pot of indecision, Aoi can wait no longer and lets go, unleashing her rage on Shusei. The warm, lovey-dovey summer of blissful, unspoken arrangements now gives way to the white hot hour of decision. However, Aoi’s and Shusei’s lover’s spat is not the only romantic entanglement that needs resolution before summer’s end…
Book 14
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Ages 16 and up.

LOVEY-DOVEY DRAMA

Aoi and Shusei’s bond becomes ever stronger, adding to their already airtight love! But as the two of them grow closer, the lives of the people around them get turbulent. As Shouta pushes the brother he never wanted away, he stumbles upon Yudai’s diary and makes a startling discovery. Meanwhile, Eri kisses Wataru as he pines over Aoi, leading to a night of releasing pent-up anger and passion. Eri finally decides to confess her love to Wataru, but there is no telling what he might do…
Book 13
The shojo romance that’s become a cultural touchstone in Japan!

Ages 16 and up.

SAFE HAVEN

Despite some turbulent times, Aoi and Shusei’s relationship is going well. Each day, they forge new memories together, and their love grows even stronger. One day, their neighbor Wataru gets a knock on the door… It’s Shusei’s older sister Eri, and she’s in trouble! She’s on the run from a persistent ex and needs a place to crash. Wataru takes her in, and the two just might hit it off!
Book 12
Shusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school — and he’s turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi’s best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbor: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK?
Book 11
     Shusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school — and he’s turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi’s best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbor: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK?
Book 10
FROM ROOMMATES TO CLASSMATES

Although Aoi’s father found out about their housing situation, Aoi and Shusei are still allowed to live together, but on one particular condition…Before long, the two of them begin their final year of high school, and end up in the same class. Now the couple will be together around the clock! However, with Shusei as a classmate, Aoi is disappointed to see a side of him that she’s never seen before. She must balance her friendships, both new and old, but what will she do about her own roommate?!
Book 9
FATHER KNOWS BEST?

Aoi and Shusei have finally admitted their feelings openly and have decided to be together as a couple. In the midst of trying to balance their living situation with the added romance, the pair gets an unexpected visit from Aoi’s father, a towering former bodybuilder! He is shocked by their cohabitation and threatens to put an end to the comfortable life she’s gotten used to with Shusei. With all she holds dear on the line, will the couple be able to convince Aoi’s father that this is a relationship worth fighting for?
Book 8
     Shusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school — and he’s turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi’s best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbor: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK?
Book 7
REBOUND TIME

After Shusei’s troubling response to Aoi’s confession, she’s doing her best to adjust to life apart from him. In the space left by Shusei, Wataru is there to comfort Aoi and try to make her smile despite the heartbreak. But Wataru is struggling with his own feelings for Aoi, and his patience for being just a friend is wearing thin. Will Aoi be able to move on from Shusei and see a future with Wataru, or is her love for her former roommate just too strong?
Book 6
THREE’S A CROWD
Things get complicated for Aoi and Shusei when Wataru, a fellow classmate, moves into the apartment building. Aoi wishes things could go back to how they used to be, but Shusei’s attitude is colder than ever… There’s also a special bonus story chock full of Shusei in sexy cosplay!

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