Adachi and Shimamura (Light Novel) Series

The yuri light novels about a sweet romance between high school girls–now an anime series!

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time. This beloved yuri series has been charming audiences in Japan for years, and was one of the top-requested yuri light novels in Seven Seas’ reader surveys. Now, for the first time ever, read the original Adachi and Shimamura light novels in English, both in paperback and in early ebook editions!

HEART TO HEART.

From youth to maturity. From skipping school to sharing a bed. From classmates to lovers. This short story collection features dozens of fleeting scenes that illuminate the tumultuous relationship between Adachi and Shimamura, ordinary girls with an extraordinary connection.

SNAPSHOTS OF SUN AND SWEAT

First there were summers full of smiles, followed by summers full of stress. And then there were summers full of Adachi… For Shimamura, this year’s vacation is a reminder of all the pivotal summer moments from her past!

HONESTY. COMMUNICATION. COMMITMENT.

It’s the start of a new year, and Shimamura has finally come to terms with what it means to be Adachi’s girlfriend. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to stop running away… Can Shimamura find the courage to do the right thing?

GOODBYE AUTUMN, WELCOME WINTER!

Winter is in full swing, and Adachi and Shimamura are about to celebrate their second Christmas together–so what better time to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them this far? This holiday season, perhaps even the most painful memories of junior high are a gift to be treasured.

HITTING THE ROAD

October has rolled around, and with it, the school trip! As usual, Adachi is only interested in being with Shimamura—and those antisocial tendencies are starting to backfire on her. Not to mention the little stowaway in Shimamura’s backpack!

SUMMER LOVIN’

Summer break is coming to an end, and Adachi and Shimamura are headed back to school—as a newly minted couple! It’s taken them a while to come this far, but the road ahead is still bumpy as they try to figure out this whole dating business. What will the new semester bring?
 

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

See you later, Adachi! The Shimamura family’s headed to the countryside to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa. But upon reuniting with an old four-legged friend, Shimamura comes face-to-face with her past—and her fears of a painful future yet to come.

TWO’S COMPANY, THREE’S A CROWD Summer break is here, and Adachi’s determined to spend it with Shimamura. Unfortunately, Shimarmura’s old friend Tarumi has beaten her to the punch–as Adachi discovers when she catches the two of them together. Will this rude awakening give Adachi the push she needs to finally confess her feelings? And is Shimamura even ready to hear them if she does?

NEW YEAR, NEW WOES It’s spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and Adachi and Shimamura have been assigned to the same second-year class! Hooray! But now Shimamura’s making new friends—so where does that leave Adachi? Can she overcome her shyness to get Shimamura back, or will she lose all the progress she’s made? Perhaps a sleepover is in order!

BE MINE, VALENTINE It’s February 4th and Adachi has a question for Shimamura about Valentine’s Day—if, that is, she can muster the courage to ask. A lot can happen in ten days!

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Christmas is here, and for the first time in her life, Adachi has someone she really wants to spend it with. Meanwhile, Shimamura agonizes over what to get Adachi as a present. They may not be standing under the mistletoe, but will a Christmas miracle bring them both what they’re hoping for this year?

The yuri light novels about a sweet romance between high school girls–now an anime series! Adachi is skipping class when she first meets fellow truant Shimamura in the gym loft, and just like that, a friendship is born. Except now Adachi’s having dreams about kissing her, and she doesn’t know what that means, but she’s pretty sure it’s not something you do with a friend. What are these strange feelings she has when she thinks of Shimamura? And is it possible Shimamura feels the same way?