Asato Mizu

PING-PONG BATTLES AND HICCUP HIJINKSWhether she’s being hailed by elementary schoolers as “Empress Aharen” for her gaming prowess, racking up thousands of likes online, or battling Raido in a classroom ping-pong showdown, Aharen-san''s actions are unpredictable. Raido accepts her antics—but even he’s thrown off when not even a ferocious case of the hiccups can slow her down.As their daily lives get stranger (and funnier), the bond between Raido and Aharen deepens with every absurd adventure!

Super quiet Aharen Reina isn’t great with personal space - she’s either inches from your face or too far to hear, leaving people totally baffled. But when Raido, the friendly guy seated next to her, helps retrieve a dropped eraser, Aharen suddenly wants to get closer to him. From that moment on, she’s constantly by his side. And surprisingly...he’s cool with it. This offbeat, sweet-natured rom-com proves that friendship - and maybe even something more - can bloom from the most awkward encounters.