Crushesandcourage Stories

Status: Ongoing 💚 Mint Condition of Love! Genre: Romantic Comedy, Slice of Life, Coming-of-Age Seasons: Volume I (First Year), Volume II (Second Year) 🌸 Story Description When 14-year-old Tenshin Aoyama transfers from an elite Tokyo school to the sleepy town of Hanamura, all he wants is a peaceful reset. But peace is the last thing he finds after meeting Riria Hoshizora-an eccentric, mint-scented girl who believes fate brought him to her class. With her obsession for naming plants, giving pep talks to vending machines, and poking at his carefully guarded heart, Riria becomes the unexpected catalyst that turns Tenshin's quiet life upside down. From awkward glances and secret sketchbooks to student council chaos and the mysteries of the Plant Club, Mint Condition of Love! follows a cast of loveable middle schoolers discovering what it means to fall in love for the first time-imperfectly, sincerely, and hilariously. As the seasons change, so do their friendships, their fears, and their feelings-leading to confessions, misunderstandings, karaoke nights, and even an early engagement that neither family expected but everyone eventually cheered for. In its second year, the story grows deeper: exploring not just young romance, but how to love bravely, how to fight kindly, and how to dream together. Alongside their quirky friends and ever-supportive families, Tenshin and Riria learn that sometimes, love doesn't need perfect timing-it just needs two hearts willing to bloom. And even after the seasons end, some feelings stay fresh. Some hearts remain in mint condition. ___________ Written on October 12, 2025. AerixielDaiminse