Himawari: Miyazaki Legend

After graduating from Kanazawa College of Art, Akiko returns to her parent's home in Miyazaki to join the company her father works at. Her father is a strange and unpredictable man. read more

On her first payday, Akiko goes off to buy cake like her father asked her for. She sees a cake that reminds her of sad memories. On her walk home, she witnesses something shocking.

One Sunday, Akiko sees a handsome guy at the baseball practice for a company vs company match. Akiko has mixed feelings after finding out his name is Korogi Kenichi.

Kenichi No 1 plants a tree. The next day, while speaking with Kenichi No 2, he is shocked to find out that the tree won't bear fruit unless pollinated and receives a book to help.

Since she graduated from art school, Akiko is entrusted with the creation of in-house posters. Akiko is reminded of a past incident after Ebihara sees an older drawing she made.

Akiko has been drawing a lot and is attracted to manga. Her younger brother, Takuma, encourages her but a past incident caused him to stop drawing.

Akiko decided to attempt to win a manga challenge with her drawings but the deadline is in two days. After drawing all night, she runs into Kenichi No 2 on her way to the post office… read more

Akiko receives a call and finds out that her manga was selected for debut. Her parents are happy for her.

Akiko invites Kenichi 2 to a restaurant. The two have a fun conversation about manga before the editorial department calls.

Akiko is depressed that the name of her second work was considered boring but is able to submit a new name with everyone's encouragement. She loses her confidence after hearing that… read more