My Clueless First Friend
8 primary works
Book 1
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
One lonely, gloomy fifth-grade girl is the target of her classmates' relentless bullying and teasing—that is, until a new kid arrives on the scene! Friendly Takada is as clueless as he is well-meaning, but somehow he possesses the magic ability to start drawing "Grim Reaper" Nishimura out of her shell. As the elementary schoolers experience all the fun of a childhood summer together—from going to the pool to picking sunflowers to watching fireworks—an unusual friendship blossoms!
One lonely, gloomy fifth-grade girl is the target of her classmates' relentless bullying and teasing—that is, until a new kid arrives on the scene! Friendly Takada is as clueless as he is well-meaning, but somehow he possesses the magic ability to start drawing "Grim Reaper" Nishimura out of her shell. As the elementary schoolers experience all the fun of a childhood summer together—from going to the pool to picking sunflowers to watching fireworks—an unusual friendship blossoms!
Book 2
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
With the end of summer vacation for friendly Takada and gloomy Nishimura, school is back in session. The new semester brings new changes for all the kids in their elementary class, including Nishimura. Her unusual friendship with Takada is helping her to open up little by little! But will she revert back to a wallflower when the school sports festival rolls around in autumn and Takada gets hurt? Feeling responsible, Nishimura must steel herself to be more than a spectator at the festival for the very first time! Will Takada's enthusiasm carry her through?
With the end of summer vacation for friendly Takada and gloomy Nishimura, school is back in session. The new semester brings new changes for all the kids in their elementary class, including Nishimura. Her unusual friendship with Takada is helping her to open up little by little! But will she revert back to a wallflower when the school sports festival rolls around in autumn and Takada gets hurt? Feeling responsible, Nishimura must steel herself to be more than a spectator at the festival for the very first time! Will Takada's enthusiasm carry her through?
Book 3
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
As the season changes to winter, the cold weather does nothing to put a chill on pushy Takada and shy Nishimura’s deepening bond! Nishimura also finds herself building friendships with the rest of her classmates, too, even hosting friends at her home—for the very first time! What will she do when Christmas comes around and Takada, wondering how his feelings for Nishimura differ from how he feels about the rest of their friends, asks her if they should kiss?
As the season changes to winter, the cold weather does nothing to put a chill on pushy Takada and shy Nishimura’s deepening bond! Nishimura also finds herself building friendships with the rest of her classmates, too, even hosting friends at her home—for the very first time! What will she do when Christmas comes around and Takada, wondering how his feelings for Nishimura differ from how he feels about the rest of their friends, asks her if they should kiss?
Book 4
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
Valentine's Day has arrived, and Kasahara plans to give Takada a special gift. Will she risk her budding friendship with Nishimura to finally confess her love for the object of both their affections? Then April rolls around, and the gang advances to sixth grade! With plenty of new classmates, like an angsty gamer who often skips school, our protagonists might just find their friend group growing a little bigger...
Valentine's Day has arrived, and Kasahara plans to give Takada a special gift. Will she risk her budding friendship with Nishimura to finally confess her love for the object of both their affections? Then April rolls around, and the gang advances to sixth grade! With plenty of new classmates, like an angsty gamer who often skips school, our protagonists might just find their friend group growing a little bigger...
Book 5
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
A new school year means new lessons, new friends, and new...rivals? When rumors about the infamous “Grim Reaper” reach the ears of a self-proclaimed “witch,” will Nishimura meet her gloomy match? Later, what will Adachi do when she spies Hino getting chummy with a taller, prettier classmate? And how will Takada react when he receives a heartfelt love letter—not from Nishimura, not from Kasahara, but from a girl he’s never met? Sixth grade is off to a rousing start!
A new school year means new lessons, new friends, and new...rivals? When rumors about the infamous “Grim Reaper” reach the ears of a self-proclaimed “witch,” will Nishimura meet her gloomy match? Later, what will Adachi do when she spies Hino getting chummy with a taller, prettier classmate? And how will Takada react when he receives a heartfelt love letter—not from Nishimura, not from Kasahara, but from a girl he’s never met? Sixth grade is off to a rousing start!
Book 6
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
The days are getting longer and hotter as another summer approaches. But this time, things are a little different. Kitagawa is acting nicer, Kasahara is more honest about her feelings, and Nishimura has no shortage of friends to enjoy the sun with! After a round of surfing lessons at the beach, the kids of Class 6-1 head off to a campsite in the woods, where a romantic superstition forces Takada to make a tough decision!
The days are getting longer and hotter as another summer approaches. But this time, things are a little different. Kitagawa is acting nicer, Kasahara is more honest about her feelings, and Nishimura has no shortage of friends to enjoy the sun with! After a round of surfing lessons at the beach, the kids of Class 6-1 head off to a campsite in the woods, where a romantic superstition forces Takada to make a tough decision!
Book 7
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
With the heart-pounding camping trip behind them, Nishimura and Takada continue to make the most of their second summer together. Their busy schedule includes a fireworks show, a visit to a farm in the countryside, a sleepover with a bit of stargazing, and a slew of scientific experiments! But all good things come to an end, and before they know it, they’re back in a classroom full of familiar faces…
With the heart-pounding camping trip behind them, Nishimura and Takada continue to make the most of their second summer together. Their busy schedule includes a fireworks show, a visit to a farm in the countryside, a sleepover with a bit of stargazing, and a slew of scientific experiments! But all good things come to an end, and before they know it, they’re back in a classroom full of familiar faces…
Book 8
Opposites attract when a cheerful airhead meets the resident wallflower of his new class in this heartwarming, slice-of-life school comedy series!
It’s Field Day again at Sonohenno Elementary School! The sixth-graders’ families have come to spectate the event, where a heap of surprises await. No one can guess who will come in clutch, who will dance their heart out, and who will win the climactic footrace this year! Once the dust settles, the kids get ready for their next big activity: a field trip by train. Can Adachi and Inada group up their classmates in a way that will keep everyone happy?
It’s Field Day again at Sonohenno Elementary School! The sixth-graders’ families have come to spectate the event, where a heap of surprises await. No one can guess who will come in clutch, who will dance their heart out, and who will win the climactic footrace this year! Once the dust settles, the kids get ready for their next big activity: a field trip by train. Can Adachi and Inada group up their classmates in a way that will keep everyone happy?