Stand Up!
Stand Up!
Synopsis
Shy tall girl Furuya and popular classmate Harada slowly grow closer despite her insecurities.
Furuya Utako is shy and reserved, but because of her height (172 cm), she sticks out like a sore thumb. Her mind is constantly plagued by thoughts of Harada Naoyuki, the popular boy who sits next to her in homeroom and claims that he'd like to be friends. She is a bit surprised at his straightforward attitude, but slowly the distance between them is starting to close... (Source: Dazzling Scans) Included one-shots: Volume 2: Chotto dake Zeitaku na Jikan wo Volume 4: Akai Sea Glass
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