“Hiromi, inspired by classmate Hiroshi's singing dream, decides to pursue becoming a professional singer herself.”
Ballad made Soba ni Ite
バラードまでそばにいて
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Hiromi, inspired by classmate Hiroshi's singing dream, decides to pursue becoming a professional singer herself.
Nomura Hiromi is an aspiration-less girl who is feeling left behind. One day, she catches a glimpse of her classmate Miyamoto Hiroshi's singing form and is moved by his song. Hiromi had always thought that Miyamoto felt as lost as she did, but it turns out he is aiming to become a professional singer. Hiromi decides that she too will aim to become a singer. (Source: MU) Included one-shots: Volume 1: Futari no Seaside Park Volume 2: 5-gatsu no Yakusoku
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A Manga Publication
- Format 9 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 12m approx
- Published Jun 1988 – Nov 1988
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M5962 catalog