“Childhood friends Takuma and Mayu's bond deepens despite his heart condition and a broken promise.”
Secret Unrequited Love
僕の初恋をキミに捧ぐ
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Childhood friends Takuma and Mayu's bond deepens despite his heart condition and a broken promise.
Takuma and Mayu's story began when they were only 8 years old. During his childhood, Takuma was constantly hospitalised due to his heart condition. He soon became friends with Mayu, the daughter of the doctor in charge of his case. Day by day they grew closer and closer. However, the summer when Takuma was 8, he made a promise to Mayu that he couldn't keep... Their story unfolds as they grow older and their bond gets stronger... (Source: Tenshi-Tachi) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Motto Ikitai... Volume 7: The Things I Want Volume 11: Kare wa Ike mo Shinai Sarukoen wo Mezasu
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A Manga Publication
- Format 71 × 12 ch × vol
- Total read 9h 28m approx
- Published Aug 2005 – Jul 2008
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M3540 catalog