“Popular boy Kenshirou secretly loves makeup; transforms childhood friend Hiura into a girl, sparking mutual romantic feelings.”
I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl
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Synopsis
Popular boy Kenshirou secretly loves makeup; transforms childhood friend Hiura into a girl, sparking mutual romantic feelings.
Kenshirou Midou is a popular student who harbors a secret: despite being a boy, he has always loved the art of cosmetics. Because of his efforts to keep this low profile, only his sisters and Hiura Mihate, a childhood friend, know his hidden obsession. Apart from his siblings, Hiura is Kenshirou's only hope at realizing his potential. Kenshirou begs Hiura to let him practice applying makeup on him, and when Hiura finally succumbs to his request, the drastic transformation shocks Kenshirou. From the appearance of a dull, slender boy to a charming petite girl, Hiura's new look evokes something in Kenshirou. On the other hand, Hiura has had feelings for Kenshirou long before his dramatic change. Often watching from the sidelines, Hiura thinks that a romantic relationship with him is beyond his reach. But with the revelation of Kenshirou's unusual hobby, Hiura remains optimistic and decides to devote himself to his friend's passion. As their affection for one another intensifies, the pair slowly develops an unbreakable bond.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 4 sampled reviews
What 4 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.83 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.75
Running avg · Nov 2021 → Sep 2024
- 10 “This comic is absolute kino, featuring great, detailed art and a perfectly wholesome, cute-pilled story about bros. While I would normally prefer more lewd content, the story is so perfect that it...”
- 8 “This series is a super cute, cotton candy-sweet romance featuring great characters and a believable, realistic relationship dynamic. While I had to endure some annoying high school genre cliches...”
- 9 “This series is an exceptionally well-drawn, wholesome, and feel-good romance that serves as a perfect gateway to the BL genre, featuring a protagonist whose honest perspective avoids common...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — I Think I Turned My Childhood Friend Into a Girl begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Feb 2020 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M53281 catalog