“After Yusuke's father dies saving Naoko, they reunite six years later; she becomes his manager to heal their shared grief.”
Naoko
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After Yusuke's father dies saving Naoko, they reunite six years later; she becomes his manager to heal their shared grief.
Yusuke's father dies while trying to save Naoko from drowning. The memory of Yusuke leads Naoko to the track, and six years later, they meet each other again at a Marathon competition. Naoko decides to become a manager to help Yusuke, a gifted runner, and they embark on training together to heal their sorrows from the past. (Source: Asian Media Wiki)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 33 vol ch × vol
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M9984 catalog