Adachi and Shimamura

"Adachi and Shimamura" (Adachi to Shimamura) is a Japanese yuri light novel series written by Hitoma Iruma and illustrated by Non (vols. 1-8) and Raemz (vol. 10 onwards). The story revolves around high school girls Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura, who encounter each other at school and gradually develop a friendship that evolves into something deeper. They often play table tennis after school and share their everyday lives. As time passes, Adachi starts to develop feelings for Shimamura that go beyond friendship, while Shimamura may not be fully aware. The series delicately depicts their subtle emotional changes and the challenges they face while exploring their feelings. It has been adapted into two manga series and an anime television series, which aired from October to December 2020. The work is beloved by many viewers for its delicate portrayal of emotions between girls.