“Bullied boy befriends merman king who boosts his confidence, leading to unexpected gratitude.”
Selfish Mr. Mermaid
わがままな人魚様
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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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Bullied boy befriends merman king who boosts his confidence, leading to unexpected gratitude.
Kanan has a boyish face and gets picked on often because of his tiny figure. But, things change when his gets neighbor turns out to be...a merman, and the king on the seas at that!?! Despite the king's selfish and rude pretense, he tries to booster Kanan's self esteem. Kanan wants to thank the merman for his support, but in what way...? (Source: DMP)
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A Manga Publication
- Format 7 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 56m approx
- Published Nov 2006 – Sep 2007
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M2355 catalog