is a Japanese light novel series written by Hitoma Iruma and illustrated by Pushio Nekoyashiki. It was originally posted as a web novel on Kadokawa's online publication platform Kakuyomu from March 2024 to November 2025, before being published under ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko imprint. Three volumes were published between September 2024 and September 2025. A manga adaptation illustrated by Shion Kawakami began serialization in ASCII Media Works' Comic Dengeki Daioh "g" magazine in August 2025 and has been compiled into a single volume as of February 2026.

Plot Itsuki Ichigohara, a high school teacher, finds herself becoming close to Rin Togawa, one of her students. Rin, who has a cheerful personality, has become attached to Itsuki. Learning that Rin has complicated family issues, Itsuki tries to help Rin. As she gets closer to Rin, Itsuki feels conflicted about her relationship with her, and how she can deal with her roles as a married woman and as Rin's teacher.

Characters

Rin's homeroom teacher. She is called Ichigo-sensei by Rin, a shortening of her family name. Although she has been married for four years, she does not share a room with her husband. She later starts an affair with Rin after the two become close.

A cheerful high school student who belongs to Itsuki's class. Her father died when she was young, while her mother started a relationship with a woman some time after.

Rin's friend. When Itsuki first encounters her, Takasora introduces herself as Rin's older sister, although Itsuki quickly sees through this.

Media Light novel The series is written by Hitoma Iruma, who originally began posting it as a web novel on Kadokawa's online publication platform Kakuyomu on March 13, 2024, with the last chapter, an epilogue, being posted on November 14, 2025. It was later picked up for publication by ASCII Media Works, which published it under its Dengeki Bunko imprint. Three volumes were published between September 10, 2024, and September 10, 2025.

Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Shion Kawakami began serialization in ASCII Media Works' Comic Dengeki Daioh "g" magazine on August 27, 2025. The first volume was released on February 27, 2026.

References

External links Light novel official website Manga official website at KadoComi