Press Release Overview Gakken Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Gakken Holdings Co., Ltd., released the Nora Comics title 'Koi Koite 1' on May 25, 2026. Against the backdrop of a tanka poetry boom on social media and growing interest in Japanese traditional culture and classical literature, this manga revives the romantic sentiments of the 1,300-year-old 'Manyoshu' as vivid modern youth stories, targeting women of all generations.

Powerful Collaboration by Acclaimed Creators The manga is illustrated by ito, a rising artist whose previous work 'Kirakira, Aoi' received 100,000 likes on X (formerly Twitter) and was selected for 'Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2025.' ito captures subtle emotional changes with pale colors and a delicate touch. The original story is written by Mai Mizuno, a popular children's author whose debut 'Onegai! Fairy' series became a massive hit. Together, they have elevated Manyoshu romance into a modern narrative.

Included Episodes (5 Stories) The volume contains five stories inspired by Manyoshu poems: 1. **Episode 1: 'Kimi shi Fumiteba'**: Izumi secretly loves her art teacher but feels insignificant in his eyes. Her poignant feelings link with ancient poetry. 2. **Episode 2: 'Himotoki Mokena'**: Eto and Chiyu became distant after an incident at a Tanabata festival. Eto heads to the festival a year later, believing in Chiyu's promise. 3. **Episode 3: 'Komu to wa Mataji'**: The protagonist is toyed with by Koyama, who sends mixed signals over messages. A bittersweet conclusion set on Halloween night. 4. **Episode 4: 'Tsuki no Fune'**: Satsuki and Kaito meet in a seaside town. Their 'stopped time' begins to move again under the moonlight. 5. **Episode 5: 'Koi Koite'**: The final days before middle school graduation. Ai feels a sense of loneliness as Tomoki talks about his future without her.

Product Information - **Title**: Koi Koite 1 - **Original Story**: Mai Mizuno - **Manga**: ito - **Price**: 990 yen (including tax) - **Release Date**: May 25, 2026 - **Format**: B6 size / 176 pages - **Digital Version**: Available (Simultaneous release) - **Official Website**: https://nora.gakken.jp/comic/page-koikoite/

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