The newest shojo manga hit from Rin Mikimoto (Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight, Love's Reach)!For one short year, haplessly awkward, cockatiel-toting Nino has to keep watch over class joker and nextdoor neighbor, Kira-kun. Can Kira-kun—who harbors a terrible secret—find it in himself to open up and learn something new from Nino, or will she be consumed by his world? Find out in this touching tale of two fates that intertwine to become the closest love to Heaven.""
I might be able to have surgery overseas. Kira reveals one final ray of hope for his illness. However, it's a life-or-death gamble with a slim chance of success. Filled with equal parts apprehension and glee, Nino sees him off, but … The touching tale of two fates that intertwine to become the “closest love to Heaven” takes a dramatic turn! Also included—a short story featuring the characters of sister-series Love's Reach!