Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha

Wataru Sajou has it bad for his classmate, Aika Natsukawa—so bad, in fact, that he spends his days in a lovesick haze, convinced that one day his feelings will be reciprocated. He’s the quintessential romantic, lost in daydreams of their perfect future together. But when a sudden, drastic change of heart prompts him to pull back and re-evaluate his relentless pursuit, Aika finds herself unexpectedly thrown off balance. This charming coming-of-age story explores the delicate dance of high school romance with a refreshing twist. As Wataru sheds his starry-eyed optimism for a dose of reality, the shift sends ripples through their daily lives and the dynamics of their classroom. What happens when the pursuer stops pursuing? And can a sudden dose of realism be the catalyst for something genuinely new?

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