Sakura Waiting Hill Stories vol.1

★ Story 01 "From Friends to Lovers" ★
During spring break, I took a one-week part-time job cleaning the pool in the early morning. There, the protagonist meets a mysterious heroine.
Later, they reunite in a park when she finds a weak little dog, and the two take it to the vet together. The dog recovers the next day, but her home doesn't allow pets...
So the protagonist volunteers to look after the dog. On her friend's advice, they put up flyers and search online for adopters while growing closer through caring for the puppy...
About ten days later, the dog finally finds a new home. After handing the puppy over to the adoptive family, the protagonist confesses to the heroine and she accepts.
But then...
"What exactly... are lovers supposed to do?"
Even as that thought crosses their minds, the warmth of their clasped hands fills them with joy.
At last, they have a lover.
A beautiful, gentle... girl one year older.
★ Story 02 "Flower Butterfly Maple Moon" ★
The protagonist, Shuji Kuwaijima, is a Japanese painter under the art name "Kaei." Living with him are three beautiful women: his younger sister Fuka, the maid Ui, and the freelance writer and photographer Shino, who is staying with them.
(Fuka and Ui also serve as models for Shuji's ukiyo-e works.)
In addition, the beautiful young live-in disciple Kozuki frequently visits the Kuwaijima residence.
In truth, Shuji maintains physical relationships with both Ui and Shino, but without romantic feelings. With Ui it's "part of the work," and with Shino it's mutual convenience... their needs and conditions simply happen to align. All three are aware of the arrangement, and only young Fuka is kept in the dark. Meanwhile, Kozuki seems to take a particular interest in Fuka.
Such a strange yet unexpectedly harmonious relationship. However, as the moon Fuka gazes up at waxes fuller, certain changes are quietly beginning to unfold......