I Am Here!

ココにいるよ！

Koko ni Iru yo!

In eighth grade, Hikage Sumino struggles with low self-esteem and severe social anxiety, causing her to go almost unnoticed by her classmates. Despite her determination to make friends when she entered middle school, Hikage ended her first year isolated. She finds comfort in tending to a struggling flower and maintaining "1 Centimeter of Happiness," a sunflower-themed blog where she shares her daily experiences and emotions. Although her blog typically receives only two visitors, Hikage treasures their encouraging words. Unexpectedly, Hikage discovers that Hinata Mutou and Teru Mikami, two of the school's most popular boys, have both noticed her and remember her name. This sudden recognition leaves her disoriented, prompting her to document the event on her blog. Encouraged by a comment from a frequent reader, Hikage begins to build self-confidence and resolves to make positive changes in her life.

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Background

Koko ni Iru yo! was first published in English as I Am Here by Del Rey Manga, who released one 2-in-1 omnibus on November 23, 2010 before going defunct. Kodansha Comics USA took over the license and published the second and final omnibus on July 26, 2011, and republished the first omnibus on December 18, 2012.

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