Kaede Komura is a third-year junior high student who stands 167cm tall. He quietly likes Ai Mie, but he is shy and struggles to confess his feelings. Living in a single-parent home, he dyes his hair light brown at his mother’s suggestion, although he used to have black hair. Kaede is kind, self-critical, and sometimes comes up with unusual ideas, like wanting to save the skin oils left after holding Ai Mie's hand. Games are his favorite hobby, and he often visits game centers. He helps Ai Mie whenever she forgets her glasses, cherishes her items, and wants to make her happy. Over time, they become close, eventually confessing their feelings to each other and growing even closer in high school. He works part-time and tries hard to be someone worthy of standing by Ai Mie’s side.
Kaede Komura is a boy in his third year of junior high school.
He is 167 centimeters tall.
He used to have black hair, but now has light brown hair because his mother suggested the change.
Kaede is shy and has low self-confidence.
He easily feels nervous when Ai Mie is near.
Even so, he tries hard to control his feelings and act calm.
Kaede is kind and wants to help Ai Mie in any way he can.
He sometimes thinks in unique ways, like wanting to keep the skin oils after holding hands with Ai Mie.
He also sometimes freezes during awkward moments, but has strong self-control for his age.
He is happy when Ai Mie is happy, and feels sad if she is sad.
Kaede is dedicated and sometimes pushes himself if needed.
He has a gentle and caring side.
Kaede lives with his mother in a single-parent family.
He dyed his hair at his mother’s request when he started junior high school.
He usually wears clothes his mother buys for him at local stores.
He prefers to save any extra money he gets.
Kaede is good at playing games, especially coin games at arcades.
He also likes playing games on his phone and enjoys games like Tsum Tsum.
He can calmly get through tough and strange situations using self-control.
In high school, he works part-time at a stationery store.
Kaede has a strong crush on Ai Mie, a unique girl who sits next to him in class.
He is attracted to her eyes, both with and without her glasses.
He helps Ai Mie when she forgets her glasses and cares a lot about her.
Their friendship grows into romance as they learn about each other's feelings.
Kaede is grateful to his mother, listens to her advice, and values their relationship.
Kaede enjoys quietly playing coin games and often visits game centers after school.
He spends time at home scrolling through social media.
He tries not to daydream too much about Ai Mie when he sees something that reminds him of her online.
If he received one million yen, he would save it instead of spending.
Kaede once met Ai Mie at a candy shop when they were kids, but doesn’t remember it.
In the anime, he does the preview segment for the next episode.
"Then, I really have no choice but to do my best."
A Slow Start
Kaede is a student in Class 2-B, then Class 3-B.
He sits in the back by the window.
When the class changes seats, Ai Mie, a quirky girl, ends up sitting next to him.
Kaede is fascinated by her beautiful eyes behind her glasses and finds her cute even when, without her glasses, her eyes look different.
Becoming Closer to Ai Mie
One day, Ai Mie forgets her glasses.
Kaede kindly helps her and lends her a textbook, which brings them closer.
He tries to take care of things that belong to Ai Mie and worries about her.
Even though Kaede sometimes becomes awkward or panics when Ai Mie gets close, he tries hard not to show his feelings too much.
Summer Realization
As summer vacation before their third year approaches, Kaede realizes he truly wants to stay next to Ai Mie.
He becomes more aware of his feelings and works up the courage to be by her side.
A Relationship Begins
Before Ai Mio's birthday, they share how they feel about each other.
They decide to be together as a couple.
They both get into their desired high schools, showing their efforts pay off.
High School Days
While in high school, Kaede works part-time at a stationery store.
Even though they go to different schools, he and Ai Mie meet up regularly.
On Valentine’s Day, they visit an amusement park and share their first kiss.
Kaede continues to try his best to always be someone who can stand beside Ai Mie.
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