Waiting for Spring

A gentle, shojo romance from Kodansha USA, Waiting for Spring ran for 14 issues from 2017 to 2021. The series, most closely associated with creator Anashin, follows a shy high school girl who finds her world expanding when she befriends the four charismatic stars of the boys' basketball team. It's a sweet, slow-burn story about friendship, self-discovery, and first love, beloved by fans for its warm character dynamics and heartfelt art.