Classmate and friend of Akechi Kei. She has a quiet personality, and doesn't have any close friends. Ever since she was little, Rio loved manga. She always imitated the artwork in manga, leading her to become an aspiring mangaka. During breaks, Rio would go to the library and work on manga until Kei discovered her secret. Ever since then, Rio has slowly become more confident. While consulting Kei frequently, her relationship starts to evolve...


A collection of high school love stories, each chapter featuring a different student. For example, Hiro has a crush on a cute upperclassman girl, but she has rejected his advances 15 times! Will Hiro be able to find a way into her heart? His friend Akechi keeps a notebook of information on all the girls at school, but when he goes after the secrets of an incredibly quiet and shy girl, will his interest become more than professional curiosity?<br><br>
Each chapter focuses on a different character, although they are all related through being classmates. 

Named after a Japanese children's song meaning "Closed Hands, Open Hands", Musunde Hiraite is an ensemble story that primarily follows Hiroshi Furuya, a high school student who falls head over heals for Himari Asaki, a beautiful high school senior, on the day of his high school entrance. Although Hiroshi constantly tries to confess his feelings, Himari studiously avoids him, because she's secretly afraid of men.<br><br>(Source: Crunchyroll)


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