The Girl in the Seat Next to Me, Miyakun

Miya, the boy I’ve finally realized I like (formerly gray-haired version) x Ogawa Tsuki, sunny and cheerful as ever

[What do you do when the girl you like only sees you as a friend?]

When Miya (formerly gray-haired version) saw this question, he thought of Ogawa Tsuki.

Ogawa Tsuki, who was always surrounded by classmates.

Ogawa Tsuki, who could easily say “I like you.”

Ogawa Tsuki, who asked him why he could accept “failure.”

Ogawa Tsuki, who seemed to have eyes only for him in the gym.

After thinking it over carefully, Mr. Miya replied: “If she doesn’t like you, there’s nothing you can do. I wish you the best. Love, Onigiri Miya.”

Suna Rintaro, who had been visited by Miya (formerly gray-haired version) for all sorts of reasons: “Shouldn’t you just keep after her?”

Miya (formerly blond version), who had witnessed Miya’s entire romance up close but only figured it out at the end: “Shouldn’t you cling to her like a ghost?”

Mr. Miya, bright red: “You can’t call it pestering when you’re in high school!”

· It’s mutual pining in high school, but the two realize at different times that the feeling of “wanting to look at each other forever” is love.

· In practice, this is an uplifting story about gradually figuring out the future and growing into the adults they dream of becoming during high school.

· My take on high school, starting in first year, with a few post-graduation extras.

· There are headcanons about class assignments and school events, but match results won’t change.

· Few match descriptions, lots of everyday interactions. The Prince of Tennis and Kuroko’s Basketball elements help move the plot along.

Theme: Young people, keep moving forward