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“Childhood friends reunite; Ushiwaka shocked to learn cross-dressing Ren, once thought a girl, is actually male.”
Shounen no Hatsukoi wa Bishoujo ♂ deshita.
少年の初恋は美少女♂でした。
6.61
16,194 rank · 1,582 readers · 8 favorites
Crossdressing
School
Comedy
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Synopsis
Childhood friends reunite; Ushiwaka shocked to learn cross-dressing Ren, once thought a girl, is actually male.
Tougo Ushiwaka reunites with his childhood friend and first love Ren Ryuugasaki after about 10 years. However, Ushiwaka had been traumatized to discover that Ryuugasaki, who he had thought was a girl, is actually a guy with a fondness for cross-dressing. (Source: Hachimitsu Scans)
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mode 8
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “The romance is genuinely interesting, offering a compelling look at the complexities of attraction, while the art and characters are consistently high quality. However, the main character feels...”
- 8 “This manga is a delightful, cute slice-of-life experience featuring bubbly, diverse characters and high-quality art that makes every scene distinct. While the plot lacks complexity and depth, it...”
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Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Shounen no Hatsukoi wa Bishoujo ♂ deshita. begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 22 × 3 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 56m approx
- Published Jul 2019 – Oct 2020
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M50486 catalog