Hatsukoi Note Vol. 2: Love’s Luster

TWO SCARRED SOULS, ONE TENDER TALE OF LOVE.

Ayumu pays a visit to the culture festival hosted by the school that Tsubame, his former classmate and first love, now attends. But their reunion doesn’t last long—Ayumu hears some harsh truths from Tsubame’s friend Ryuu, who can tell at glance that he still has feelings for his old flame.

Heartbroken, Ayumu tries to search for a new romance...only for his online match to come with a gang of kidnappers. But a hero comes to save him in the nick of time, and it’s...Ryuu?!

The story of Amekiri's Hatsukoi Note continues in this all-new volume "Love's Luster"!

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