The short stories in Please, Hydra, Lovers and Souls, and Rules are expertly crafted, seamlessly weaving together plot and character. Beginning with Kiss and Kiss After, the compilation continues Ryuu's story as he starts at a new high school in Tokyo and Sekai confesses her love for him. Skies explores the relationship between Hikaru and Yuuji Itou during their high school years. Heavenly, set between chapters six and seven of Hydra, sees Hikaru reflecting on his connection with Hitomi and their meeting in Liquid Passion. Real Thing acts as a bridge between Hydra and Lovers and Souls, focusing on Hikaru. Fragile follows Tooru's journey and connects the plot of Lovers and Souls with Rules, featuring Shige and Ryoichi from Please. For a better understanding of the timeline in the Rules series, refer to the Rules Synopsis and delve deeper into the Hydra plotline.
