Rules/Hydra Short Stories

This collection of short stories connects the narratives and characters from "Please," "Hydra," "Lovers and Souls," and "Rules."

In "(1,2) Kiss and Kiss After," Ryuu has reached Tokyo and is about to enter his third year of high school. However, it's time for another school transfer. Before he leaves, his friend Sekai confesses her feelings to him. This follows Chapter 5 of "Please" (A Bird at Sea, a Door in the Sky).

(3) Skies (Hydra chapter 0.5): Our first look at Hikaru (from "Rules") in high school, after Ryuu has moved to Tokyo and transferred to Hikaru and Hitomi's school. The connection between Hikaru Taira and Yuuji Itou continues in "Hydra."

(4) Heavenly (set between Hydra Chapters 6 and 7): Further exploration of Hikaru, Ryuu, and Hitomi. Hikaru reflects on his current situation with Hitomi while reminiscing about their first meeting. (Liquid Passion)

(5) Real Thing: Centered around Hikaru, it bridges "Hydra" with "Lovers and Souls."

(6) Fragile: Centered around Tooru, it links "Lovers and Souls" with "Rules." Also involves Shige and Ryoichi (from "Please").

(See Rules Synopsis for more information on the "Rules" series timeline. See also "Hydra.")