“Shy Nakamura awkwardly tries to befriend cheerful Hirose after embarrassing first impression.”
Go For It, Nakamura!
ガンバレ!中村くん!!
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Synopsis
Shy Nakamura awkwardly tries to befriend cheerful Hirose after embarrassing first impression.
Okuto Nakamura is a timid and gloomy-looking student who cherishes only two things in this world: his pet octopus and his kind-hearted classmate, Aiki Hirose. Ever since the school entrance ceremony, Nakamura has admired his jovial classmate, albeit from a distance due to his poor social skills. After mustering up all the courage within him, he finally decides to talk to Hirose. During this first attempt to make contact, an instinctive mistake turns the idea of friendship into a distant dream, as he creates a hilarious impression on his crush. At school, students are expected to cooperate on numerous activities together, meaning Nakamura gets to spend extra time with Hirose. Given these opportunities, can he successfully redeem himself and accomplish his goal of becoming good friends with Hirose?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 20 sampled reviews
What 20 readers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.10 · split reception
5.6 pts
Recommenders 9.1 · others 3.5
↓ 1.90
Running avg · Aug 2016 → Jan 2026
- 7 “This is a sweet, lighthearted read featuring an art style that perfectly complements the story and offers occasional character development. However, the short-story format leads to repetitive...”
- 9 “This manga is a hidden gem featuring a nostalgic art style, funny character moments, and highly relatable situations regarding the stress of crushing on someone. While it is a perfect read, those...”
- 10 “This manga is absolutely amazing, and I 100% recommend it because the story is so engaging that I find myself wishing there was even more to read. I am slightly confused by the character sheets, as...”
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A Manga Publication
- Format 11 × 1 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 28m approx
- Published Dec 2014 – Aug 2016
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M36619 catalog