“Childhood friends Natsuki and Naoto face unexpected romantic tension as Naoto transforms from shy boy to attractive man.”
I Really Love You, But...
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Childhood friends Natsuki and Naoto face unexpected romantic tension as Naoto transforms from shy boy to attractive man.
The two, Natsuki and Naoto, have grown up together since kindergarten. As they grew older, things began to change. Naoto, instead of being a crybaby and a shy child, has become a formidable man, which makes Natsuki feel attracted to him without knowing why. What will happen to the attraction that Natsuki is starting to feel? If Naoto realizes... what would you do...? (Source: MU)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 6 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 48m approx
- Published Jan 2015 – Jan 2017
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M56212 catalog