“Timid book-lover Chigusa finds herself living her favorite novel's scenario after encountering scary Takaya.”
Haikei, Nanashi-sama
拝啓、名無しさま。
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Synopsis
Timid book-lover Chigusa finds herself living her favorite novel's scenario after encountering scary Takaya.
Terao Chigusa has always loved a certain book called "Dear, Mr. Nameless." Plus, she has a very timid personality, so much so that she gets REALLY scared when confronted by Takaya Tooru. However, one day, she ends up living the same situation as her beloved book!? How will she react!? (Source: Intercross)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
What 3 readers settled on.
Strong agreement
σ 0.47 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.67
Running avg · Apr 2011 → Oct 2025
- 7 “This one-shot is a spectacular and original take on the "You've Got Mail" trope, offering a sweet and unpredictable romance that stands out from typical shoujo clichés. While the story shines, the...”
- 8 “This oneshot is a refreshing departure from typical shoujo tropes, offering a sweet, emotionally resonant experience with impressive character development for such a short format. While the female...”
- 7 “I loved the creative use of anonymous letters to build a connection and truly appreciated the raw, honest emotional payoff at the end. While the male lead was initially too rude for my liking, his...”
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Haikei, Nanashi-sama begins and ends here.
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A One shot Publication
- Format 1 ch ch × vol
- Total read 0h 08m approx
- Published Nov 2008 – ongoing
- Source One shot media type
- Ref. BS-M8290 catalog