Adachi and Shimamura

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**Adachi and Shimamura** (安達としまむら, *Adachi to Shimamura*) is a Japanese yuri light novel series written by Hitoma Iruma and illustrated by Non (Vol. 1 - 8) and later Raemz (Vol. 10+), which began serialization in October 2012 in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Bunko Magazine and is published under the Dengeki Bunko imprint.

The light novels are licensed for English release in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. The 2019 Manga series has been licensed for an english release by Yen Press.

## Synopsis

Adachi and Shimamura, two young women who attend the same high school, are inseparable friends. Whether playing table tennis, chatting about favorite TV shows, or just relaxing together, they’re happy to share their days. When Adachi’s friendship turns into romantic attraction, the relationship begins to change, one day at a time.

## Characters

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura
* Akira Hino
* Taeko Nagafuji
* Yashiro Chikama
* Tarumi

## Light Novel Volumes

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Ping-Pong in Our Uniforms
* Chapter 2: Fishing for the Future
* Chapter 3: Adachi, Questioning
* Chapter 4: The Isosceles Triangle
* Chapter 5: Girls' Day Out
 Adachi is skipping class when she first meets fellow truant Shimamura in the gym loft, and just like that, a friendship is born. Except now Adachi’s having dreams about kissing her, and she doesn’t know what that means, but she’s pretty sure it’s not something you do with a friend. What are these strange feelings she has when she thinks of Shimamura? And is it possible Shimamura feels the same way?
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Shimamura Goes to the Gym
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 1
* Chapter 2: Adachi's Question
* Interlude: A Visit to the Butcher's Shop, Part 1
* Chapter 3: Abnormal ★ Adachi
* Interlude: A Visit to the Butcher's Shop, Part 2
* Chapter 4: Holiday Planning with Adachi
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 2
* Chapter 5: Holiday Planning with Shimamura
* Interlude: A Visit to the Butcher's Shop, Part 3
* Chapter 6: White Christmas
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 3
* Chapter 7: Flawless Thighs
* Chapter 8: Chest Contemplation
 Christmas is here, and for the first time in her life, Adachi has someone she really wants to spend it with. Meanwhile, Shimamura agonizes over what to get Adachi as a present. They may not be standing under the mistletoe, but will a Christmas miracle bring them both what they’re hoping for this year?
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Choose My Chocolate
* Interlude: A Visit to the Butcher's Shop, Part 4
* Chapter 2: Heliotrope (Seeking the Sun's Sparkle)
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 4
* Chapter 3: Old Rose (Thorns of the Past)
* Interlude: A Visit to the Butcher's Shop, Part 5
* Chapter 4: Marigold (A Saint's Loving Embrace)
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 5
* Chapter 5: Sakura (Make a Wish)
 It’s February 4th and Adachi has a question for Shimamura about Valentine’s Day—if, that is, she can muster the courage to ask. A lot can happen in ten days!
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Sakura and Spring
* Interlude: A Visit to the Hino Estate, Part 1
* Chapter 2: Spring and the Moon
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 6
* Chapter 3: The Moon and Courage
* Interlude: A Visit to the Hino Estate, Part 2
* Chapter 4: Courage and Friendship
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 7
* Chapter 5: Friendship and Love
* Interlude: A Visit to the Hino Estate, Part 3
* Chapter 6: Love and Sakura
 It’s spring, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and Adachi and Shimamura have been assigned to the same second-year class! Hooray! But now Shimamura’s making new friends—so where does that leave Adachi? Can she overcome her shyness to get Shimamura back, or will she lose all the progress she’s made? Perhaps a sleepover is in order!
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: What If... All of Them Were Little?
* Chapter 2: I'll Come See You, Whether You Ask or Not
* Chapter 3: Departing from the Deep Blue
* Interlude: A Visit to Nagafuji's Meats, Part 1
* Chapter 4: Shimamura's Blade
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 8
* Chapter 5: Are Souls Shared?
* Interlude: A Visit to Nagafuji's Meats, Part 2
* Chapter 6: Adachi's Revival
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 9
 Summer break is here, and Adachi’s determined to spend it with Shimamura. Unfortunately, Shimamura’s old friend Tarumi has beaten her to the punch–as Adachi discovers when she catches the two of them together. Will this rude awakening give Adachi the push she needs to finally confess her feelings? And is Shimamura even ready to hear them if she does?
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Bittersweet Memories
* Chapter 2: The Other End of the Calendar
* Interlude: A (Failed) Visit to the Hino Estate
* Chapter 3: The Hometown Dog
* Interlude: Yashiro Comes Calling, Part 10
* Chapter 4: The Complications of Love
* Interlude: Hino Returns
* Chapter 5: Liftoff
 **A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE**  See you later, Adachi! The Shimamura family’s headed to the countryside to spend a few days with Grandma and Grandpa. But upon reuniting with an old four-legged friend, Shimamura comes face-to-face with her past—and her fears of a painful future yet to come.
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Interlude: What If... They Didn't Meet in the Gym Loft?
* Chapter 1: Smile, Smile, Shining Bright
* Interlude: What If... Adachi Had Stayed Aloof?
* Chapter 2: A Moment's Respite
* Interlude: Hino and Nagafuji
* Chapter 3: Imperfect Words
* Interlude: Yachi Comes Calling
* Chapter 4: A Tiny Prayer
* Interlude: The World We Share
 Summer break is coming to an end, and Adachi and Shimamura are headed back to school—as a newly minted couple! It’s taken them a while to come this far, but the road ahead is still bumpy as they try to figure out this whole dating business. What will the new semester bring?
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Setting Off
* Chapter 2: Our First Trip Part 1
* Interlude: Hino and Nagafugi
* Interlude: Yachi Comes Calling
* Chapter 3: Our First Trip Part 2
* Chapter 4: Headed Home
 **HITTING THE ROAD**  October has rolled around, and with it, the school trip! As usual, Adachi is only interested in being with Shimamura—and those antisocial tendencies are starting to backfire on her. Not to mention the little stowaway in Shimamura’s backpack!
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Young Shima, No Mura
* Intermission: Mrs. Adachi and Mrs. Shimamura
* Chapter 2: Akira
* Chapter 3: Taeko
* Interlude: Let's Try Again: Taeko, the Wild Child
* Interlude: 8/11/2033 21:47:22
* Chapter 4: Tempest (Yuletide Sakura)
* Interlude: Mrs. Adachi and Mrs. Shimamura and Christmas
* Chapter 5: A Relationship Undefined
 **GOODBYE AUTUMN, WELCOME WINTER!**  Winter is in full swing, and Adachi and Shimamura are about to celebrate their second Christmas together–so what better time to pause and reflect on the journey that brought them this far? This holiday season, perhaps even the most painful memories of junior high are a gift to be treasured.
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

* Chapter 1: Fantasy Sister
* Chapter 2: Astray from the Sentiment
* Chapter 3: Be Yourself
* Chapter 4: Sakura's Ark
* Chapter 5: Dream of Two
* Chapter 6: The Moon Cradle
* Chapter 7: Stage of Hope
* Chapter 8: Cherry Blossoms for the Two of Us
* Chapter 9: Hear-t
 **HONESTY. COMMUNICATION. COMMITMENT.**  It’s the start of a new year, and Shimamura has finally come to terms with what it means to be Adachi’s girlfriend. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s time to stop running away… Can Shimamura find the courage to do the right thing?
 (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

* Sakura Adachi
* Hougetsu Shimamura

 Before becoming a high school girl, after becoming a high school girl, and after that. A fragment of the summer of such two people. <be> "Adachi and Shimamura, 22 years old." I grabbed Adachi's right leg, which was now bright red, and watched. Where should I kiss next?  "Why is this happening?" Common sense may cause dehydration in the summer heat. Ah, I was supposed to make travel plans.  “By the way, do you enjoy traveling, Adachi?”  "Hohofe? Ryoho?"  Elementary school students, junior high school students, and high school students. Summer shows a different face every year. Even if the two of us were spending the same time with the same person like this.  "This is the story of two people over summer."
 (Source: Dengeki Bunko Official Website - Translated)

## Manga Volumes

### Adachi and Shimamura (2016)

The first manga adaptation of the light novel. Serialised on Square Enix's Gangan Online Website from April 2016 to December 2017. It was published under the *Gangan Comics ONLINE* imprint.

 Adachi and Shimamura (1)  December 2016

### Adachi and Shimamura (2019)

The second manga adaptation of the light novel serialised in Dengeki Daioh. It was published under the *Dengeki Comics NEXT* imprint.

 Adachi and Shimamura (1)  November 2019

## Anime

An anime adaptation of the first four volumes of the light novel was produced by Tezuka Productions and released in Fall 2020.

* *See: Adachi and Shimamura (Anime)*.