"The point of this piece of writing is to get you to pick up this book. But what if it takes us a few sentences to explain? What if we need to go into some detail? Are you even going to be paying attention by that point, or will your mind already have wandered off somewhere, not caring a whit about the book you're holding in your hand? It's pretty likely. In fact, some studies suggest that we spend as much as fifty percent of our waking life failing...

Absent-minded professor: A college professor develops an anti-gravity substance by accident and equips his Model T and his college's basketball player's shoes with it. He tries to convince the Pentagon of its value but has problems with a local crook who wants to profit from the idea. Son of flubber: In this sequel to 'The Absent-Minded Professor, ' the scientist has now invented Flubbergas, and anyone who inhales it floats away.

"Komura's overworked heart can't catch a break! Partway through the new school year comes the class field trip, and as fate would have it, Komura finds himself in the same group as Mie! For once, Komura's forgetful crush remembers to bring her glasses, but with Mie's aptitude for disaster, what unfortunate fate awaits her spectacles this time? Full of worry before the trip can even get underway, the flustered Komura and his heart have their work cut...

"It's been a whole year since the unforgettable day Komura first met Mie, his bespectacled classmate in the next seat over who's always forgetting her glasses. Over shared textbooks, curry lunches, gym classes, and even colds, Komura and Mie just keep growing closer--to the dismay of Komura's overworked heart! As the new school year gets underway, can Komura's racing heart hold out as his daily interactions with Mie steadily increase?!" -- Amazon....

"To prepare for the cultural festival on the horizon, Komura, Mie, and their classmates are hard at work on their project for the big event. But with so much to do, long days turn into late nights at school. Komura gets more Mie time, but she has a curfew! Will Komura be able to help Mie out when she gets into hot water with her mom?!" -- Provided by publisher.

"School is out for summer, and Komura gets anxious about a planned outing with Mie. They go to Mie's favorite place--the aquarium! Komura can't help but focus on his insecurities, but a casual remark from Mie gives him a little confidence boost. It's the beginning of a summer break they realize they want to spend together." -- Page [4] cover.

To help Mie remember her glasses, Komura and Mie call each other in the mornings. Then, Azuma asks Komura for advice on a crush but is shocked to hear Mie isn't Komura's girlfriend yet. After Mie entrusts Komura with her spare glasses, she realizes she's forgetting her glasses less often. This young relationship reaches a pivotal moment!

"Komura and Mie can't stop bumping into each other over summer break! Now Komura isn't the only one flustered by Mie's forgetfulness. When she ends up visiting Komura's house to snack on watermelon, Mie meets Komura's mom. And a festival means the end of summer is near, but Komura and Mie begin thinking about the future after middle school..." -- Page [4] cover.