The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend

When Ryou Takamori confronts a groper on the train, it turns outhe’s come to the rescue of his estranged childhood friend, Hina Fushimi. The two drifted apart in middle school as the social gap between ever-popular beauty Hina and plain loner Ryou widened—but this incident might be the catalyst Hina’s been waiting for to rekindle their friendship. And she’s got her fingers crossed that it’ll spark something more…if only Ryou would get a clue!

When Ryou Takamori confronts a groper on the train, it turns outhe’s come to the rescue of his estranged childhood friend, Hina Fushimi. The two drifted apart in middle school as the social gap between ever-popular beauty Hina and plain loner Ryou widened—but this incident might be the catalyst Hina’s been waiting for to rekindle their friendship. And she’s got her fingers crossed that it’ll spark something more…if only Ryou would get a clue!

Now that Hina and Ryou have rekindled their friendship, it’s time to take the next step in their relationship and volunteer to be class representatives together— but not if Shizuka has something to say about it! Uneasy with the growing distance between herself and Ryou, she pushes her insecurities to the side and throws her hat in the ring. With the title of class rep (and precious time with Ryou) on the line, who will manage to claim victory?

Now that Hina and Ryou have rekindled their friendship, it’s time to take the next step in their relationship and volunteer to be class representatives together— but not if Shizuka has something to say about it! Uneasy with the growing distance between herself and Ryou, she pushes her insecurities to the side and throws her hat in the ring. With the title of class rep (and precious time with Ryou) on the line, who will manage to claim victory?

Ryou and Hina’s relationship is moving steadily along, and now they’ve already gone on their first date. But Torigoe still has one last card to play—a confession of love! Choosing between his beloved childhood friend and his only comrade at school is enough to make any boy’s head spin… Ryou’s got a tough decision to make, and he’d better make it quick—because, as it turns out, Hina heard everything!

Ryou and Hina’s relationship is moving steadily along, and now they’ve already gone on their first date. But Torigoe still has one last card to play—a confession of love! Choosing between his beloved childhood friend and his only comrade at school is enough to make any boy’s head spin… Ryou’s got a tough decision to make, and he’d better make it quick—because, as it turns out, Hina heard everything!

Hina refuses to reveal where she goes on the weekends—not even to Ryou. Worried, he decides to tail her, but what Ryou finds is completely unexpected— Hina is training to become an actress! Though he agrees to cheer her on as she makes her stage debut, Ryou can’t shake the feeling that his childhood friend is poised to ascend to heights he’ll never be able to reach…

Hina refuses to reveal where she goes on the weekends—not even to Ryou. Worried, he decides to tail her, but what Ryou finds is completely unexpected— Hina is training to become an actress! Though he agrees to cheer her on as she makes her stage debut, Ryou can’t shake the feeling that his childhood friend is poised to ascend to heights he’ll never be able to reach…

What was supposed to be a fun barbecue quickly turns sour when Hina overhears Ryou and Shinohara talking about their history together. It’s up to Ryou to sort out this misunderstanding before it hurts his relationship with his childhood friend, but the girls just can’t seem to get back into high spirits…though Mana has the perfect plan to change that! Meanwhile, Hina is ready to make a move of her own—but what could it be?!

What was supposed to be a fun barbecue quickly turns sour when Hina overhears Ryou and Shinohara talking about their history together. It’s up to Ryou to sort out this misunderstanding before it hurts his relationship with his childhood friend, but the girls just can’t seem to get back into high spirits…though Mana has the perfect plan to change that! Meanwhile, Hina is ready to make a move of her own—but what could it be?!

With the school festival on the horizon, the students of 2-B need to nail down their exhibit plans. Ryou proposes doing an indie film, but it seems convincing his classmates won’t be easy… Luckily, Hina loves the idea and is psyched to help! As the two childhood friends band together to create the perfect pitch, it’s a golden opportunity for the aspiring actress to bond with her crush. However, not everything goes as she hoped when Torigoe’s jealousy throws a wrench into their plans! Still, the show must go on, which means Hina needs to mend her friendship with Torigoe to get her on board with writing the script and fast…

With the school festival on the horizon, the students of 2-B need to nail down their exhibit plans. Ryou proposes doing an indie film, but it seems convincing his classmates won’t be easy… Luckily, Hina loves the idea and is psyched to help! As the two childhood friends band together to create the perfect pitch, it’s a golden opportunity for the aspiring actress to bond with her crush. However, not everything goes as she hoped when Torigoe’s jealousy throws a wrench into their plans! Still, the show must go on, which means Hina needs to mend her friendship with Torigoe to get her on board with writing the script and fast…

Although Class 2-B’s school festival plans have all been neatly wrapped up, the sudden arrival of a transfer student leaves Ryou and the gang no time to relax! Their strong-willed new classmate is none other than Ryou and Hina’s mutual childhood friend, Ai Himejima, who apparently used to have a crush on Ryou…and still might not be over him! This unexpected competition gets Hina more fired up than ever to win over her sweetheart on the impending school trip. When an overnight stay at a hot spring cranks up the heat, will Ryou melt to Hina’s advances, or…?!

Although Class 2-B’s school festival plans have all been neatly wrapped up, the sudden arrival of a transfer student leaves Ryou and the gang no time to relax! Their strong-willed new classmate is none other than Ryou and Hina’s mutual childhood friend, Ai Himejima, who apparently used to have a crush on Ryou…and still might not be over him! This unexpected competition gets Hina more fired up than ever to win over her sweetheart on the impending school trip. When an overnight stay at a hot spring cranks up the heat, will Ryou melt to Hina’s advances, or…?!

The school trip has just started, and Hina’s already snuck into Ryou’s room! She’s coming on strong, but how will he respond? Plus, Hina’s not the only one trying to make a move—the next day is Torigoe and Ryou’s souvenir shopping date! Though, when Hina accidentally sees them getting along, she takes a hit to her resolve that might be tough to recover from...

The school trip has just started, and Hina’s already snuck into Ryou’s room! She’s coming on strong, but how will he respond? Plus, Hina’s not the only one trying to make a move—the next day is Torigoe and Ryou’s souvenir shopping date! Though, when Hina accidentally sees them getting along, she takes a hit to her resolve that might be tough to recover from...

Though the gang has decided on the lead actress for the class’s indie film, there’s still a script to be written! And what better way to brainstorm than a session at Ryou’s house?! But when Ai finds Ryou’s old notebook from when they were kids, the two uncover forgotten promises that put a whole new spin on his current relationship with Hina. Unable to recall much from back then, Ryou begins wondering why— and what exactly Hina had to do with it…

Though the gang has decided on the lead actress for the class’s indie film, there’s still a script to be written! And what better way to brainstorm than a session at Ryou’s house?! But when Ai finds Ryou’s old notebook from when they were kids, the two uncover forgotten promises that put a whole new spin on his current relationship with Hina. Unable to recall much from back then, Ryou begins wondering why— and what exactly Hina had to do with it…

With the script completed, Ryou and the others prepare to shoot their indie film over summer break. He intends to give it his all as the director, but there’s just one problem—they don’t have money for filmmaking equipment! Luckily, former idol Ai knows someone who might lend a hand, which gives her the chance to go on a date with Ryou! Can she finally get her feelings across even though Ryou’s so dense?

With the script completed, Ryou and the others prepare to shoot their indie film over summer break. He intends to give it his all as the director, but there’s just one problem—they don’t have money for filmmaking equipment! Luckily, former idol Ai knows someone who might lend a hand, which gives her the chance to go on a date with Ryou! Can she finally get her feelings across even though Ryou’s so dense?

Did Hina really lie about her promise? Why is Ryou as dense as he is? And why can’t he recall parts of his childhood with Hina? As the crew wraps up their film and the school festival approaches, the mysteries of the past are unraveled at last—prompting Ryou to steel his resolve and finally face his feelings...! The sweet and fleeting love story of childhood friends concludes in this final volume!

Did Hina really lie about her promise? Why is Ryou as dense as he is? And why can’t he recall parts of his childhood with Hina? As the crew wraps up their film and the school festival approaches, the mysteries of the past are unraveled at last—prompting Ryou to steel his resolve and finally face his feelings...! The sweet and fleeting love story of childhood friends concludes in this final volume!