Tonari ni Kimi no Nukumori wo

Michihiro is still grieving the loss of his beloved dog when a mysterious young man appears, claiming to be his deceased pet. The stranger knows every intimate detail about Michihiro's life, leaving him to question who this person really is and what he wants. As they navigate school life together, a funny and heartwarming bond begins to form.

This collection also includes six other stories exploring love in its many forms. A new couple struggles with intimacy and compatibility. A man returns to his hometown hoping to reunite with his first love, only to find she is not the girl he remembers. A carefree boy moves in with a reluctant friend, blurring the lines between care and desire. A shy pastry chef confesses to a beautiful customer, unsure if his feelings are genuine. And a high school student feels used when his boyfriend only visits for sex.