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“Heartbroken Mao wakes up as a man, forced to live in a dorm with her curt roommate Ryuusei.”
Mikazuki Mao wa ♂♀ wo Erabenai
三日月まおは♂♀をえらべない
6.82
12,735 rank · 898 readers · 6 favorites
Shoujo
Magical Sex Shift
School
Comedy
Romance
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Synopsis
Heartbroken Mao wakes up as a man, forced to live in a dorm with her curt roommate Ryuusei.
"I hate men!" Mao was harshly dumped by her boyfriend. She fell asleep while feeling totally dejected... and turned into a man the next day! Not knowing how to turn back, it was decided that Mao has to live in a dorm as a guy. However, her roommate, Ryuusei, is extremely curt and annoying. How will her life turn out?! (Source: MU)
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- 8 “This manga features a well-thought-out, emotionally resonant story with comfy characters and a fascinating take on gender-swap and identity crises. The only downside is the limited availability, as...”
- 8 “This manga is a fantastic romantic comedy that excels at playing with gender-bending tropes and complex ship dynamics. The characters are relatable and kind, and the story handles common...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Mikazuki Mao wa ♂♀ wo Erabenai begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 26 × 5 ch × vol
- Total read 3h 28m approx
- Published Mar 2020 – Oct 2023
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M57395 catalog