Side Story 1: Brothers

Introducing the exciting TV anime "AYAKA"! Experience captivating short to medium-length side stories that will be serialized in e-book format!

Get ready for a thrilling journey into the characters' pasts, deeper relationships, and exclusive behind-the-scenes tales of the anime. Each episode will be accompanied by a novel, totaling 12 volumes. Just a heads up, these novels might contain spoilers, so watch out!

For the best viewing experience, we recommend reading each novel after watching the corresponding anime episode. Start with "SIDE STORIES 01" after enjoying Episode 1 of the amazing "AYAKA" series!

Synopsis
[AYAKA SIDE STORIES 01 - Brothers] Featuring four short stories that depict the daily lives and relationships of four brothers who are disciples of Makoto Yanagi and Makoto's son, Yukito Yanagi, although they are not blood-related.


 * 1) Yukito Yanagi & Haruaki Kuruma: Yukito, who is still unfamiliar with the environment of Ayaka Island, meets Haruaki in the forest...
 * 2) Haruaki Kuruma & Jingi Sagawa: A glimpse into the daily lives of Haruaki, the carefree one, and Jingi, unexpectedly vulnerable to Haruaki's charm.
 * 3) Jingi Sagawa & Aka Ibuki: As Aka leads Ayaka Security to confront the Aramitama, Jingi makes an appearance...
 * 4) Aka Ibuki & Yukito Yanagi: Yukito, unable to return from the island, finds himself relying on Aka for a night.

(Note: The titles of the stories have been localized for easier understanding.)