“Shuuhei cares for his large family while Tomo, his childhood friend, secretly loves him.”
Someday a friend will be a stranger
いつか友達じゃなくなるとしても
Would You Love or Hate This?
AI-powered analysis tailored to your taste
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...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
Synopsis
Shuuhei cares for his large family while Tomo, his childhood friend, secretly loves him.
Every member of Shuuhei's large family, from his parents to his horde of siblings, depends on him for everything, including their meals. This does not, however, stop him from reserving a seat at their table for his closest friend Tomo. As a part of their affectionate household, Tomo loves how the kind, efficient Shuuhei takes care of his family like an esper—without being told, he knows exactly what everyone needs and where to find them. But admiration isn't all that Tomo harbors toward Shuuhei; for a long time now he has also nursed romantic feelings for his childhood friend. He is content being by Shuuhei's side forever, but how long will he be able to keep his love bottled up?
What people say
Read Order & Related
Explore the Someday a friend will be a stranger universe
Cast
See all →Gallery
See all →If you stay for this, you'll stay for these
See all →The community pairs this with
See all →Publication slate
A Manga Publication
- Format 5 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 0h 40m approx
- Published Oct 2012 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M26394 catalog