After middle school, with its bullying and nicknames, Uka Ishimori is excited for a fresh start at Hachimitsu High School. Kai Miura, a cool and uninhibited boy, sits next to her in class. Uka remembers she met Kai in middle school and with a single word, he had convinced her to attend Hachimitsu. Though he’s popular, Kai supports Uka in her efforts to fit in with her new classmates.
Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer, and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz, navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in the department and on the streets of Long Beach.
Akash struggles to save his family's crumbling hotel while pursuing his dream restaurant. He falls for tour guide Tanvi, but their romance faces hurdles. Akash's path intertwines with Megha's, leading to a poignant story of love, ambition.
Wen Ruyu, a Southern scholar, marries Northern Princess Hai Lanzhen to strengthen ties between their kingdoms, only to uncover a web of secrets and danger. As their lives intertwine through cycles of fate, the two navigate love, betrayal, and sacrifice in a journey to overcome the forces that threaten to tear them apart.
Patience Evans works in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. She views the world in a unique way because she has a special gift – she is autistic. Patience has a special interest in solving puzzles and a secret fascination and talent for criminology—her unique perspective allows her to connect the dots through clues in a way others simply cannot.
Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and takes her under her wing. Patience helps the police tackle a series of challenging cases by bringing her unique insight to crimefighting.
Narumi Aya, a 33-year-old office worker, battles societal expectations while navigating her own desire for intimacy. When her flirtatious boss, Dojima, suggests a no-strings-attached relationship to fulfill their mutual needs, Aya takes a bold step, setting her own rules and exploring an unconventional path to self-discovery.
A young mother's life is upended when she finds herself hiding behind a secret identity to escape the Bucharest gang responsible for her fiancé's death.
Who is the real you? The "Tasokare Hotel" exists in a state of twilight limbo, allowing souls caught between the afterlife and the world of the living to rest. Neko Tsukahara arrives with no memory of who she is or how she came to be there, and is shown to a room filled with items relating to her past. As she searches for a way to remember who she was, a certain incident confronts her.
The story is set in Tonakishima, a small island with a population of 600. Hana, a high school girl who lives on the island, loves recitals, and holds regular reading sessions for the island's children. Mizuki, the president of the Broadcasting Club, senses Hana's power to attract people through her reading and invites her to join the club. Hana joins the Broadcasting Club and experiences many firsts with the other members.