“Otaku Yuuto and idol Kotone bond over secret shared interests, hiding a truth that could shatter everything.”
Tonari no Kashiwagi-san
となりの柏木さん
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Otaku Yuuto and idol Kotone bond over secret shared interests, hiding a truth that could shatter everything.
High school student Yuuto Sakuraba proudly embraces his otaku lifestyle, openly sharing his passion for moe artwork created by his favorite artist. His world collides with that of Kotone Kashiwagi, the seemingly perfect school idol who sits next to him in class and appears to despise otaku culture. When Yuuto unexpectedly encounters Kotone in an unlikely place, he discovers they share more in common than he ever imagined. As the two begin spending time together, their secret connection grows, leading to a developing friendship built on their mutual interests. However, beneath the surface of their newfound bond lies a hidden truth that could change everything between them.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 84 × 12 ch × vol
- Total read 11h 12m approx
- Published Sep 2009 – Aug 2016
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M13911 catalog