Hatsukoi
初恋
Synopsis
Disillusioned Hirono finds hope again by supporting determined classmate Ichigo in this school-life story.
Yuusa Hirono always believed he was special and destined for greatness...until tragedy struck in his final year of middle school. Now, jaded and disillusioned, he's completely given up on ever trying to be anything more than ordinary. But when he starts to notice classmate Ichigo Himekawa struggling to do his best against all odds, he can't help but want to cheer him on. (Source: September Scanlations) Included one-shot: Yorimichi (Detour)
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