Series by ろびこ

Shizuku Mizutani is a studious high school girl with no interest in anything beyond her grades and future plans—until she's tasked with delivering class notes to Haru Yoshida, a boy notorious for his absence since a violent incident on the first day of school. Haru, impulsive and socially awkward, immediately declares Shizuku his friend, throwing her carefully ordered life into chaos. As their unlikely bond grows, Shizuku begins to see the sincerity behind Haru's actions, while Haru finds himself drawn to her blunt honesty. Together, they navigate the complexities of friendship, love, and the challenges of connecting with others.

Nozomi Aizawa has harbored a secret crush on her classmate Shiro Azuma since their first year of high school, but her feelings remain hidden until she musters the courage to confess at a train station in their second year. To her surprise, Shiro takes her declaration as a joke, sparking a series of conversations that unfold on the station bench and at school. As the two navigate their awkward and often humorous exchanges, they begin to understand each other beyond first impressions, weaving a tale of connection, misunderstanding, and growth.