Natsuyuki Rendezvous

Natsuyuki Rendezvous (夏雪ランデブー), also known as A Summer Snow Rendezvous, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Haruka Kawachi. It was serialized in Shodensha's josei manga magazine Feel Young from July 2009 to January 2012. The story revolves around Ryosuke Hazuki, a nearsighted young man who falls in love with Rokka Shimao, the owner of a flower shop. To get closer to her, he takes a part-time job at her shop, only to discover the ghost of her deceased husband, Atsushi Shimao, residing in her apartment. Atsushi is visible only to Hazuki and actively interferes with his attempts to pursue Rokka, creating a unique love triangle. An 11-episode anime adaptation by Doga Kobo aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina block between July and September 2012. The series blends supernatural, drama, and romance themes, exploring love, loss, and moving on. While some critics noted its slow pacing, the anime is praised for its interesting love triangle and nuanced portrayal of characters' emotions.