“Self-conscious boy with rough skin falls for radiant girl despite his insecurities, then receives unexpected invitation.”
Zou no Haji, Tsuru wa Odoru
象の恥、鶴はおどる
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Self-conscious boy with rough skin falls for radiant girl despite his insecurities, then receives unexpected invitation.
Hanada was always self-conscious about his rough skin, cracked and peeling, like a hide of an elephant. In contrast, a beautiful girl in his class had everything he didn't, an open and outgoing personality, clear and radiant skin, lustrous hair, even her steps bounced like a crane in dance. But she proved more than those attractive attributes, and he found himself drawn to her, even as he despaired at his chances. But an unexpected invitation, and a clash of hope against insecurity... (Source: MangaDex)
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A One shot Publication
- Format 1 ch ch × vol
- Total read 0h 08m approx
- Published Nov 2023 – ongoing
- Source One shot media type
- Ref. BS-M75277 catalog