Gazing at the Star Next Door
隣のステラ
Synopsis
Teen Chiaki must confess her love to childhood friend Subaru, now a rising Japanese actor, before losing him to fame.
Chiaki is a pretty normal teenage girl. Since they were kids, she's had a thing for her best friend Subaru—who's fast becoming the hottest young actor in Japan! With Subaru threatening to slip away, Chiaki has a decision to make: Will she finally take her shot, or give Subaru up to his adoring public? (Source: Kodansha USA)
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