Times Two  

X2, Kakeru Ni, かけるに

When you're in love, life feels like it's amplified by a factor of two! These five short stories explore the complex emotions that arise during the early stages of romantic relationships. In "Love at First Touch," Eri is drawn to Kohei on Field Day, but she can't quite put her finger on what it is about him that captivates her. Meanwhile, in "Expiration Date 2001," Miwa's secret crush Kenta gives her a soda with an expiration date on the bottom, leading her to wonder if their love will have a long shelf life. In "Second Impression," delinquent Naoki turns out to be an attentive gardener, and Haruka wonders if they can cultivate a romance together. In "Frequency," rascally loudmouth Kaori gains the ability to tune in to Morihiro's private thoughts, leading her to question whether their love is truly mutual. Finally, in "Baby Universe," Kengo tries to convince Saki that she's not too grown up to rekindle the innocent excitement they felt while searching for UFOs as kids.

Times Two was published in English by VIZ Media on March 8, 2005.