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(stylized in all caps) is a Japanese series written by Masahiro Itabashi and illustrated by . Three different manga series were serialized in ‘s magazine : (1991–1996), (1996–2000), and (2000–2001), totaling 58 volumes. Four other manga series have been published: (2009), (2009–2012), (2012–2013), and (2017–2018). In North America, the second manga series was licensed by .

The series focuses upon the ups and downs, joys and sorrows of first love and teenage romance. While several characters are taken from stories in the manga series, the story of the anime is unrelated to the manga. Each episode begins and ends with a philosophical quote which sums up the episode’s content. The anime, while centered on Kyoichi and Chiharu, revolves around seven or eight main characters and their love lives.

In North America, the second part of the manga, , was released by ; according to Tokyopop’s , the publisher licensed the second series due to its “more contemporary, mature, and compelling” subject matter. They released 17 volumes from November 9, 2004, to August 13, 2008, before Tokyopop confirmed in August 2009 that their manga licensing contracts with Kodansha had expired.

A special was published in on March 19, 2009. (firstly published as ) was serialized on Kodansha’s manga website from April 24 to October 9 of the same year. It was collected in a single volume released on January 15, 2010.

By 2022, the manga had over 25 million copies in circulation.