Hirayasumi, Vol. 5

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn’t have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn’t be happier. Hiroto’s breezy attitude isn’t easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. A whole year has passed since Hiroto and his cousin Natsumi began living together. But even with the cherry blossoms blooming around them, Hiroto is worried about his friend Hideki. Though Hideki claims to have mastered the perfect work-life balance, Hiroto can’t help but wonder if his friend is letting his career affect his new responsibilities as a father…