Brought to you by Team ANPIM, specialists in brief, heartwarming yuri kinetic novels, expect a total of about 112,000 words across all stories.
Start with “My Dream Is To Be a Model, Not a Maid!”, where Akane Tanaka, a passionate 24-year-old, fights to break into the modeling world. Her dream remains just out of reach after many interviews. A mishap involving spilled coffee lands her in hot water with a high-society young woman. Her punishment? Working as a maid for a spoiled, high-maintenance girl. The question is whether Akane can endure this challenge at all. Expect around 28,000 words of drama and humor.
Followed by “There’s No Way I’d Fall in Love With a Womanizer, Right?”, where The story follows Umeko Asahina, someone who can’t help but help others, especially a drunken girl. The girl is revealed as a famous new worker at the mall. Even with a rocky start, Umeko feels drawn to her. But all signs point to red flags: the girl is known for breaking hearts. Though she swears off romance, Umeko struggles against the pull of this captivating woman. Prepare for roughly 30,000 words of emotional twists.
Next, experience “The Moon That Fell for the Star”, where Minami is a regular convenience store worker trying to get through daily life. Her routine changes when a strange woman shows up needing a place to stay. Reluctantly, Minami offers her home to this intriguing person. The stranger isn’t just any guest but someone with secrets and surprises. In caring for her roommate, Minami discovers feelings she hadn’t anticipated. Count on 28,000 words of heartfelt moments.
Rounding out the anthology is “Love Goes Toward Love”, where Juri works at a cafe that suddenly finds itself challenged by a rival shop opening next door. After a chance incident where Juri is saved by a stranger, everything shifts. Love strikes unexpectedly as Juri meets the charming new employee from across the street. Adding to the tension, the object of Juri’s affection is interested in another. Her story explores the messy, thrilling nature of forbidden love. Expect around 26,000 words of bittersweet romance.
The stories include instances where characters consume alcohol. Although one character dresses modestly revealing, the content remains free of nudity or explicit material. Above all, these narratives highlight the tender moments and challenges of love beyond youth.
When you want yuri tales that mix everyday struggles with sweet romance, these four stories are your perfect escape.
