“A feared senpai with a tough appearance is surprisingly kind and gentle only to the protagonist, sparking a romantic comedy.”
Haimiya Is Scary Cute
灰宮先輩は怖くてかわいい
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A feared senpai with a tough appearance is surprisingly kind and gentle only to the protagonist, sparking a romantic comedy.
At my high school, everyone fears Haimiya-senpai. With her sharp piercings, striking grey wolf-cut, and that brutally honest Kansai dialect, she has a reputation for being downright terrifying. Yet, for some mysterious reason...this intimidating upperclassman is kind and gentle only to me! The curtain rises upon this heart-fluttering romantic comedy about a terrifying-yet-sweet senpai! (Source: Square Enix)
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A Manga Publication
- Published Nov 2025 – ongoing
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- Ref. BS-M87267 catalog