A Galaxy Next Door

Ichiro Kuga is a manga artist struggling to support his two young siblings, and hes in need of an assistant. Shiori Goshiki wishes to become that assistant, but her background is unusual in more ways than one.

Shiori and Ichiro explore the ins and outs of how daily life will function under the terms of their Engagement Pact. Ichiros friend and mentor Momoka comes over for a visit, but this has an unexpected effect on Shioris state of mind.

Shiori meets with mixed results when she tries to get additional assistant work with local manga artists. In an effort to encourage her, Ichiro takes a leaf from her book and decides to put his thoughts down on paper.

Its time for the Christmas party, an annual tradition at Hiiragi Apartments. Shiori continues to grow closer to Ichiro, but she also spends time with some of the other friends shes made since her arrival.