I’m in Love with the Older Girl Next Door Vol. 01
He’s crushing on the older girl next door and building up the courage to confess, one movie night at a time!
Tasuku is in love with his “cool and mysterious” neighbor, Shia. She’s three years older than him, a big film buff, and doesn’t like him back. The two get together to watch movies every Wednesday, but no matter how many times Tasuku attempts to use these meetups to profess his love for her, Shia sends him right back into the friend zone.
Can Tasuku prove himself a mature and capable boyfriend? And what secrets is Shia hiding behind her smiley demeanor?
Series overview: There’s this beautiful, bubbly, film-loving girl who’s three years older than me: her name’s Shia, and she lives right next door! I’m madly in love with her, and I needed some way to see her! I settled on asking her for movie recommendations, and now I get to meet her every Wednesday! I want to know more about her, and tell her how I feel… but I just can’t get the message across! Enjoy this lopsided rom-com brought to you by the author of “The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses” and “Paper Braver”, Koume Fujichika!
Biographical Notes:
Koume Fujichika is a manga creator in Japan. She’s known best for The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses and I’m in Love with the Older Girl Next Door.
Title Notes:
Popular in genres of Romcom, school life, slice of life, school romance, first love.
Perfect for fans of Similar stories about crushes and young love like The Dangers in My Heart, Daily Report About My Witch Senpai, Tomo-chan is a Girl!, and Toradora!
This title has crossover appeal with YA audiences (rated Teen 13+).