Hero
Ancient Greek mathematician and engineer active in 1st‑century Alexandria, known for works on mechanics, pneumatics, and automata; associated with Heron’s formula for triangle area and the aeolipile, an early steam-powered device.
Books
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1. Horimiya, Vol. 1
A popular, capable high school girl who secretly runs her household and cares for her younger brother discovers that a gloomy, unassuming classmate transforms outside school into a tattooed, pierced softie. After a chance encounter exposes their hidden sides, the two grow closer as they share vulnerabilities, defy first impressions, and navigate everyday school life, misunderstandings, and the gentle beginnings of romance.
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2. ホリミヤ 14
A collection of warm, slice-of-life moments follows the friend group through late high school as budding romances settle into comfortable rhythms and side relationships inch forward. Between casual hangouts, school events, and family interludes, the central couple learn to communicate more openly and lean on each other, while classmates confront lingering insecurities and future plans. Light comedy balances gentle introspection, capturing the closeness of their bonds and the quiet anticipation of changes on the horizon.
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3. Horimiya, Vol. 13
As senior year settles into a steady rhythm, the friend group navigates everyday hurdles—club duties, part-time jobs, and family quirks—while crushes shift and confidences deepen; in a series of warm, comedic vignettes, they tease, support, and occasionally stumble, and the central couple quietly reaffirms their bond, learning to read each other better and to cherish the ordinary moments that hold their future together.
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5. Horimiya, Vol. 11
A series of warm, low-key episodes follows a tight-knit group of classmates as they juggle school responsibilities, shifting friendships, and tentative romances, while the central couple deepens their bond by confronting insecurities and learning to communicate more openly. Between student council mishaps, small confessions, and playful family moments, everyday life nudges everyone a little closer to understanding themselves and each other.
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6. Horimiya, Vol. 8
A cozy winter stretch brings everyday milestones and gentle upheavals: holiday plans and unexpected family drop-ins test a growing romance, small flare-ups of jealousy give way to tender reassurances, and friends navigate shifting crushes and awkward misunderstandings. Between comedy and quiet moments, everyone inches forward—confronting lingering insecurities, recognizing how far they’ve come, and choosing to be a little braver with their feelings.
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7. Horimiya, Vol. 9
Everyday comedy mixes with tender milestones as Hori and Miyamura grow even closer while navigating the odd quirks in their relationship; Yuki wrestles with her feelings just as the dazzling, near-sighted underclassman Yanagi unsettles the status quo, and Sakura tries to move forward at her own pace. Between classes, part-time jobs, and low-key hangouts, friendships shift, small confessions ripple through the group, and everyone edges a little closer to what comes next.
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8. Horimiya, Vol. 10
As the friends drift toward the end of high school, everyday moments nudge relationships and futures into sharper focus. Hori and Miyamura grow more open about their insecurities and hopes, while their circle wrestles with new crushes, mixed signals, and sibling and family dynamics, balancing tender confessions with the usual teasing humor. Exams, part-time jobs, and after-school hangouts weave together a warm, low-key snapshot of change, comfort, and the quiet steps into adulthood.
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9. Horimiya, Vol. 7
This volume continues the tender, comedic rhythms of high school life as the central couple grows more comfortable exposing their vulnerabilities and defining their boundaries. Awkward misunderstandings, playful teasing, and small moments of courage push them to confront jealousy, reassure each other, and better communicate. Friends add both chaos and support, revealing their own insecurities and affections, while family interactions bring warmth and hiccups alike—culminating in a deeper, steadier bond and a clearer sense of what they mean to one another.
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10. Horimiya, Vol. 6
With their relationship more open, the two settle into a comfortable rhythm as winter break and new school term moments—family drop-ins, holiday hangouts, and everyday classroom chaos—test their insecurities and spark small jealousies. Amid comedic misunderstandings and quiet gestures, they deepen their trust, while their friends stumble through crushes and near-confessions, finding a few honest breakthroughs that gently push everyone forward.
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11. Horimiya, Vol. 2
As their secret after-school bond deepens, they navigate everyday high school hiccups and growing feelings, culminating in a messy student council mix-up that brings out his protective side and pushes them to be more honest with themselves and each other; along the way, shifting dynamics with friends nudge them from comfortable camaraderie toward a tentative, heart-fluttering closeness.
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12. Horimiya, Vol. 3
As their almost-but-not-official relationship deepens, Hori and Miyamura stumble through jealousy, rumors, and awkward misunderstandings while growing more comfortable showing their true selves. New dynamics among friends and the student council stir tensions and crushes, and a glimpse of Miyamura’s lonely past sheds light on his gentleness. Between after-school hangouts and time with Hori’s little brother, small everyday moments quietly pull them closer to admitting how they feel.
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13. Horimiya, Vol. 4
Daily routines and small crises draw the central pair even closer, while their friends wrestle with unspoken crushes and misunderstandings—especially among Yuki, Tooru, and Sakura—sparking quiet heartache and hesitant growth. A clingy first-year’s jealousy briefly upends the group’s balance, school events add both chaos and charm, and a few honest conversations nudge everyone toward clearer feelings and a deeper sense of belonging.
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14. Horimiya, Vol. 5
With their relationship now official, the two settle into a comfortable rhythm even as small misunderstandings and lingering insecurities test their growing trust. Their friends confront tangled feelings—especially when a quiet confession sparks a gentle rivalry—pulling the group into awkward, heartfelt moments that nudge everyone toward honesty. Between casual hangouts and low-stakes school happenings, humor and vulnerability deepen bonds, revealing new sides of each character and the quiet strength of being seen and accepted.
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