Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!: Motenaishi, Nazomeite Miru

Tomoko Kuroki knows she’s going to be the most popular girl in high school. After all, she’s logged countless hours in dating sims, perfecting her charm and social graces. The reality, however, is a little — okay, a lot — different. She’s awkward, she’s anxious, and she can barely string a sentence together with anyone outside her immediate family. Her grand plans for social dominance quickly unravel into a series of cringe-inducing, yet hilarious, misadventures. This standalone chapter continues Tomoko’s quest to navigate the treacherous waters of high school popularity, all while grappling with her own crippling social anxiety. Expect more of her uniquely warped perspective, internal monologues that are both painfully relatable and laugh-out-loud funny, and an ongoing, desperate struggle to connect with her peers. Will Tomoko ever achieve her coveted popularity, or is she destined for a lifetime of solitary gaming and self-deprecating humor?

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