“Overweight bullied teen Matsumaru hides unexpected secret discovered by woman who witnesses his torment.”
The Swine's Pearls
豚の真珠
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Overweight bullied teen Matsumaru hides unexpected secret discovered by woman who witnesses his torment.
Matsumaru, an overweight high school boy who drew the short straw in both the parent and childhood lottery of life. One day, when a woman witnesses him being bullied, she notices something unexpected about him...? (Source: MANGA Plus)
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A One shot Publication
- Format 1 ch ch × vol
- Total read 0h 08m approx
- Published Jul 2025 – ongoing
- Source One shot media type
- Ref. BS-M84441 catalog