(W) Asato Mizu The manga that inspired the adorable anime--available in 2-volume omnibuses! A socially awkward girl befriends her seatmate in this heartwarming rom-com series.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.

(W) 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 into 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!