“Salaryman Nimura confesses to male coworker Shizuka; they date platonically, but reciprocated feelings prove unexpectedly challenging.”
Friendship Lover
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Salaryman Nimura confesses to male coworker Shizuka; they date platonically, but reciprocated feelings prove unexpectedly challenging.
The salaryman Nimura secretly hides a platonic crush on his co-worker, Shizuka, from their first day at the company. Protecting his place of co-worker and best friend, Nimura finds out that Shizuka has been invited to a "date group" and, even uninvited, he tags along to distance the women who approached Shizuka, and confesses to him on the way home. To not lose his friend, Shizuka agrees and Nimura is taken by surprise. He is happy to date Shizuka, but having his feeling reciprocated is hard work... (Source: Leed-sha, translated)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 6 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 48m approx
- Published Apr 2019 – Dec 2019
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M56364 catalog