“Heartbroken Megumi finds hope in a new connection with a melancholy stranger at the train station.”
Ari no Mama no Kimi de Ite
ありのままの君でいて
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Heartbroken Megumi finds hope in a new connection with a melancholy stranger at the train station.
Recently heartbroken after a difficult breakup, Megumi struggles to understand what went wrong in her relationship with Ishida-kun. As she attempts to heal and move forward with her life, chance encounters with her ex continue to reopen old wounds. During her daily commute, she notices a blonde-haired boy at the train station whose melancholy demeanor mirrors her own emotional state. When they strike up a conversation, she discovers they share similar experiences with love and loss. Through their meetings at the station, a gentle connection begins to form between them, offering Megumi a glimpse of hope and the possibility of new beginnings. However, as their relationship slowly develops, she must confront lingering questions about her past while navigating the uncertainty of opening her heart again.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 1 vol ch × vol
- Published Jan 1996 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M13008 catalog