VIZ Media · manga
For Nanoha and Chidori, best friends turned lovers, normal situations for close friends turn into electrifying moments through the lens of love. Between sharing furtive looks and promise bracelets, the pair spend their hectic school days flirting in secret and hiding their relationship from their friends.
The couple cherishes each other while hiding their relationship from their friends. Chidori can’t help but cheer on her super-cool girlfriend during gym class, and Nanoha wants to flirt while the rain pitter-patters on the umbrella they’re sharing, no matter who might be listening. The seasons pass from spring to winter, but their relationship only grows warmer as time marches on.
Sunshine and storm clouds await Nanoha and Chidori as they head into their first summer as a couple. They’ll need to be ready for all sorts of thrilling activities, like an aquarium date, Chidori’s birthday, and their first sleepover—with all of their friends, of course. Even while hiding their relationship, the pair spend their precious time together treasuring each other.
In the midst of their first beach trip as a couple, Nanoha and Chidori enjoy some fun in the sun. But trouble awaits them at home—the older girl who broke Chidori’s heart is back in town! Perilous storms may threaten to ruin their perfect summer vacation, but after every storm, a rainbow kisses the horizon.
After weathering their first storm, Nanoha and Chidori find their bond even stronger than before. Though they each struggle to keep their awkward sides in check, the pair moves forward together to face their next challenge: the school festival! With even fewer places to hide, will their secret finally be revealed?
Mai, an underclassman with a crush on Nanoha, finds out about Nanoha and Chidori’s secret. Her very presence sows discord between the usually inseparable couple. Can Nanoha and Chidori overcome these communication issues without letting frustration get the best of them?
After resolving the big fight during the Nagasaki field trip, Nanoha and Chidori return home, their relationship stronger than ever. Then, Mai, the underclassman with secrets of her own, accidentally reveals her crush on Nanoha—to none other than Chidori!
Chidori has her mind set on going to college in Tokyo, while Nanoha’s mind is running on empty. Hoping for some inspiration, Nanoha suggests visiting Tokyo for a campus tour. Their cherished high school days together are numbered, but can they make sure their futures align?
As the snow falls, Chidori and Nanoha look forward to the next major events in their relationship: Christmas, winter break, the upcoming semester, and most importantly, Valentine’s Day. Whether or not the future holds happiness for them, they want to cherish the time they have together in a winter wonderland.
Amidst Chidori and Nanoha’s anxieties about what comes after graduating, their one-year anniversary arrives. With a perfect plan for their date, nothing can get in their way! Except everything that can go wrong does. Can Chidori and Nanoha figure out how to salvage what’s left of their precious day?
With the last year of high school in full swing, Chidori and Nanoha do their best to adjust to being in separate classes. Despite the time apart as well as the possibility of a long-distance relationship after graduation, the pair keep finding ways to grow closer. As Chidori’s birthday draws near, Nanoha lays out a thorough plan to make it the best day ever!
The school year winds to a close, and both Chidori and Nanoha have decided on their post–high school plans. During summer break, as they chat in the empty Literature Club room, a new development opens up a different path in their futures, which sparks a trip down memory lane—back to the first time they met.