Horimiya manga volume 9 features story by HERO and art by Daisuke Hagiwara.

The sweet "aww"-inspiring tale of school life continues!!

As the seasons gradually turn, the streets change color, and visible trails of breath herald the coming of winter. But the passage of time has some people on edge, especially Hori. The uncertainty of where she and Miyamura, not to mention their friends, will be this time next year has her feeling anxious. Will Miyamura be able to set his girlfriend's mind at ease? Or will his own apprehensions just double her distress?!