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You Might as Well Be the One

“Tall, misunderstood Ichika falls for easy-going Kousei, who rejects serious relationships, forcing her to choose friendship or unrequited love.”

You Might as Well Be the One

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9,740 rank · 2,252 readers · 5 favorites
Adult Cast Romance
2023 - Present · Manga
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Tall, misunderstood Ichika falls for easy-going Kousei, who rejects serious relationships, forcing her to choose friendship or unrequited love.

Due to her height and flashy style, university student Ichika Nakajou is often misunderstood. Her beauty and confidence can be intimidating, but contrary to what most would assume, she longs for a normal, loving relationship. That is why she feels out of place at a mixer, where the men solely care about her physical appearance. However, a fellow student named Kousei Sanari notices her discomfort, and, thanks to his genuine and easy-going demeanor, they immediately hit it off. After the gathering, their friendship begins to blossom. But Ichika finds Kousei handsome, and his ease around her only deepens her feelings for him. Although his mixed signals leave her uncertain, Ichika considers confessing and learns that Kousei has no interest in a serious relationship. Now, Ichika must decide whether to simply maintain their effortless friendship or try to turn her one-sided love into something more.

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  • Published Oct 2023 – ongoing
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