Synopsis: Tonari no Aki to wa Kakawaranai

Starting from a reunion, this love story is both complex and innocent. Soetani Udzuki firmly believes that "All handsome men have a secret dark side." As a contract worker, she enjoys a simple life with her beloved pet cat, Jujumaru. To ensure the safety of her and her furry companion, Udzuki was recently promoted to a permanent employee position in her company. However, she quickly found the workload to be overwhelming, and her beloved Jujumaru unexpectedly fell ill. Forced to choose between her job and her cat, Udzuki received unexpected help from the man next door- Yamada Aki, someone she tried to forget but couldn't. Despite Aki's persistent interest in her, Udzuki has made a vow to avoid getting involved with him. Note: The total chapter count for this story is based on the priority release by Mecha Comic, which divides each chapter into two parts.