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“Shy girl Aoi learns romance through shoujo manga with brother and cool classmate Sena's help.”
Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki
主人恋〈こう〉日記
7.83
1,350 rank · 5,131 readers · 48 favorites
Shoujo
School
Romance
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Synopsis
Shy girl Aoi learns romance through shoujo manga with brother and cool classmate Sena's help.
Aoi Tsujimura wouldn't consider herself a main character by any means. Meek and insecure, she's constantly alone, unlike her athletic older brother, Itsuki, or her mother, a famous shoujo mangaka. Aoi doesn't need to be the heroine, though—all she wants is a true friend. But Itsuki disagrees, and when he brings home Aoi's effortlessly cool classmate Sena Mizusawa, the two concoct a plan to teach Aoi all about love, using shoujo manga as their guide. Can this drab side character become an unparalleled female lead by falling for the perfect guy? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
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mode 9
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- 9 “I love this manga!!! This is such a refreshing one. Not a single chapter fails to give you flutters. I also really like how author did not add any unnecessary drama. The ML is a BIIIIGGGG greeen...”
- 9 “This manga is a must read if you like cute, fluffy romances. The premise itself is rather standard - popular guy that's adored by everyone, coupled with shy outsider girl. However the drama you...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 55 × 12 ch × vol
- Total read 7h 20m approx
- Published Aug 2021 – Nov 2025
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M64460 catalog