Series by 桂正和

Yota Moteuchi, a timid high school boy, pines for his crush, who loves his best friend, leaving him heartbroken. One day, he stumbles into a strange video store and rents a tape that brings Ai Amano, a lively “video girl,” to life from his TV to cheer him up. As Ai helps Yota navigate his feelings, their bond grows, blending humor, romance, and a touch of sci-fi.

Ichitaka is a shy high school student with a crush on his classmate Iori. After Iori appears in swimsuit photos for a magazine, unwanted attention surrounds her at school. Ichitaka fears that confessing will make him look like another crude admirer. His childhood friend Itsuki returns from abroad and complicates his feelings further. The early romance grows from hesitation, misunderstandings, and school projects that bring the classmates together.