I have the first novel, but decided to read the second novel because I thought it might have more relevance to the anime.
This book is a novelization of the special Ichigo 100% anime shown at the Jump Festival last year. The story covers chapters 66~70 in the manga. There are some parts that are different, but the overall story about going to the countryside to film their movie is pretty much the same. Given that this is based on a screenplay, the story is a pretty fast read because most of it is dialogue.
As bonuses, it has plenty of screen shots of the anime and also comes with character sketches. Like many novels, there's also a bookmark included.
東西南北、夏直前! (North, South, East, West, Right Before Summer!): Junpei is has a dream with all four of his girls as he takes a little nap in the midst of writing the script for his next film. The day before, Aya was told that her story was chosen. The next day, Satsuki implores Junpei to allow her to be the heroine, but eventually, Misuzu chooses a girl she sees working at a bakery, Tsukasa.
クランク・イン (Crank In): In the countryside (where they go filming), the film club members start filming. Aya is going to arrive late, so Misuzu has Junpei go meet her at the station. As the two of them try to go back to their summer house, Junpei gets lost. The rain starts pouring and the two of them take shelter in an abandoned hut. Junpei and Aya have their awkward moment as the try drying their clothes and are half naked. Tsukasa gets worried and goes out and eventually finds the two.
湯けむりイチゴ色 (Steamy Strawberry Color): The girls have a scene in the outdoor bath. Afterwards, Sotomura explains about the legend of the nearby lake and how it's haunted with the ghosts of the broken hearted. As a test of bravery, they decide to go. Unfortunately, Yui stays back and Aya decides to accompany her so Junpei goes with Tsukasa.
ふたりだけの奇跡 (Our Own Miracle): As they walking around, Junpei and Tsukasa start hearing noises in the bushes. In their panic, they slip down the hill and end up by the lakeside with fireflies flying around. The two of them have a touching moment, only to be interrupted by Misuzu's "cut." Turns out that the two of them were tricked into believing the story just so that Misuzu could get the scene on film.
夏が終わる前に (Before Summer Ends): The next day they finish filming and go home.