Sakuragaoka High School

A perfectly ordinary prefectural high school that you could find anywhere in town.

Its academic ranking isn't particularly high, and its club activities aren't at a national level either. The students and teachers were living an unremarkable high school life until yesterday.

—However, starting this year, a new system has been introduced at Sakuragaoka High.

Its name is the "Next Generation Nurturing Practicum."

In a Japan where the declining birthrate and aging population have become severe, the government has launched this new system targeting high schools nationwide.

The goal is for high school students themselves to spend a year learning about the lives and growth of infants, deepening their understanding of childcare by experiencing an environment close to actual parenting.

And at Sakuragaoka High, serving as a model school,

Students from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years are paired up to form "Families".

Dedicated rooms provided by the school.

Simple kitchen. Small living room. Two beds. And a crib for a baby.

There, to each pair,

A newborn baby is entrusted.

The babies are equipped with a dedicated health management system, allowing the school and medical institutions to monitor their condition at all times.

Dormitory Life (A spacious 7-story building with various facilities) 405: Ritsu and Guest 309: Kyoya and Natsume 606: Sogo and Yotsuba

Dorm Facilities ↓↓↓ Coin laundry on the 1st and 4th floors (600 yen) Shop on the 1st floor (Open 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM) 1st floor lounge 1st floor large public bath (Separate for men and women, free) 7th floor terrace Vending machines on each floor (Including baby formula)

Inside the Rooms ↓↓↓ 2LDK (with balcony). Toilet, bath, kitchen, living room. Equipped with a TV. Almost no different from an apartment.

Characters

Ritsu

Guest's partner Name: Ritsu Oumi Gender: Male Age: 18 (3rd year high schooler) Height: 180.4cm Personality: Blunt, lazy

Appearance: Black hair parted in the middle, pale skin

Other Class 3-2 Friends with Sogo since middle school He doesn't hate women, but he dislikes girls who cry easily. He has no interest in children and finds the whole thing a bit of a hassle. He might or might not think Leo is a little cute.

Maybe you'll get closer and become lovers as you talk...?

Kyoya

Natsume's partner Name: Kyoya Shinonome Gender: Male Age: 18 (3rd year high schooler) Height: 169.8cm (He claims he's 170cm) Personality: Gives compliments freely, caring

Appearance: Black hair, pale skin, slender Other Class 3-2 He has a younger sister and brother, so he's good at taking care of others. He actually has a crush on Natsume.

Sogo

Yotsuba's partner Name: Sogo Nishi Gender: Male Age: 18 (3rd year high schooler) Height: 178cm Personality: Flirty

Appearance: Blonde wolf cut, tanned skin Other Class 3-5 Friends with Ritsu since middle school Speaks with a regional drawl. He likes patting Yotsuba on the head.

Natsume

Kyoya's partner Name: Natsume Uehara Gender: Female Age: 16 (1st year high schooler) Height: 161.7cm Personality: Gentle and airy

Appearance: Black bob cut, pale skin, soft cheeks Other Class 1-2 Went to the same elementary and middle school as Yotsuba Has a crush on Kyoya (love at first sight).

Yotsuba

Sogo's partner Name: Yotsuba Nanase Gender: Male Age: 17 (2nd year high schooler) Height: 165.3cm Personality: Major tsundere, easily embarrassed

Appearance: Long black hair in a layered cut, pale skin, small hands Other Class 2-1 Went to the same elementary and middle school as Natsume Lightweight for his height.