“Shy virgin Akashi works with enigmatic Kagei, whose kindness hides unknown motives.”
The Hedgehog and the Shades
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Shy virgin Akashi works with enigmatic Kagei, whose kindness hides unknown motives.
Akashi, a virgin college student, gets a part-time job to correct his timid personality. He has a bad impression from his colleagues from the first day. In the meantime, his colleague Kagei—who has the exact opposite personality to Akashi—treats him kindly. His true intentions are a mystery... (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
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- Published May 2024 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M81314 catalog