Manga Like Friend Girlfriend

Sun Jing has a major crush on Qiu Tong, a graceful and charming blonde girl she first notices at a bus stop. Even though Qiu Tong embodies everything Sun Jing admires, the tomboyish and energetic Sun Jing finds it hard to speak up around her. Eventually, Sun Jing works up the courage to introduce herself, and the two become close friends. While they are only friends for now, Sun Jing is ready to do anything to make Qiu Tong happy, and her genuine feelings may eventually win Qiu Tong over.

Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi suddenly awakens one day as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favorite otome game, Revolution. Being surrounded by handsome men all competing for her attention would be any maiden's dream—but that is not the case for Rae! Not a single one of them can compare to the villainess, Claire François, whose blonde, drill-shaped curls only amplify her haughty and irresistible charm. In the original story, Claire torments and bullies the heroine, which pushes the latter closer to the male love interests. Yet Rae has no desire to pursue any of the men; her heart is fixed on Claire herself! Unaccustomed to being on the receiving end of affection, Claire is left defenseless against Rae's endless teasing. With the power of true love, can Rae successfully convey her heartfelt feelings to the villainess?

Sumika Murasame is far from cute; her tall, strong build and boyish attitude have earned her the nickname "Violence Murasame." Unfortunately for Sumika, the object of her affection, Ushio Kazama, only has a soft spot for adorable girls. Even though they are best friends, Ushio is completely unaware of Sumika's feelings and keeps talking about her latest crushes. During their first year of high school, Sumika and Ushio befriend Tomoe Hachisuka and Miyako Tamae, who share their interest in girls. The four of them decide to start a club for "girl-loving girls," but they need a fifth member to get official status. Sumika is reluctant but joins, hoping it will help her grow closer to Ushio and face her one-sided love. One-shot included: Volume 6: Kamisama to Dance

In "Handsome Girl and Sheltered Girl," Satomi Ooguma has never experienced romantic feelings until she meets her classmate, Mizuki Kanda. Because of Kanda's boyish appearance, Ooguma mistakenly believes she is a boy and begins to develop romantic feelings. When asked by a friend to find some boys for an event, Ooguma approaches Kanda for help. Despite her initial reluctance, Kanda jokingly agrees on the condition that they go on a date. Surprisingly, Ooguma readily accepts. The story unfolds as Ooguma comes to realize that Kanda is actually a girl. "Handsome Girl and Sheltered Girl" explores the journey of these two characters as they face the complexities of their relationship and learn the true essence of love.

In her mid-twenties, Chiyo Kozuka is unemployed, broke, and three months behind on rent with no solution in sight. One day, her landlady pays an unexpected visit and proposes a deal: if Chiyo agrees to spend the night with her, the landlady will help ease Chiyo's money troubles. The next morning, Chiyo wakes up disoriented, hungover, and with no recollection of what happened. When the landlady gets up, she keeps her promise and offers Chiyo a financial arrangement so unusual that she has no choice but to accept.

In "Yuru Yuri," a group of four carefree girls take over an abandoned Traditional Tea Ceremony clubroom and turn it into their own "Amusement Club." Despite repeated warnings from the Student Council, they refuse to leave and only occasionally participate in any real activities. This relaxed manga, marked by frequent stops and starts, follows the girls as they head out from home for casual strolls and set off on various small adventures together.

Renako Amaori wants to put her awkward, lonely junior high days behind her and become a normal girl with normal friends in high school. Mai Ouzuka is the complete opposite: glamorous, rich, outgoing, and a professional fashion model. Against all odds, the two girls quickly form a deep bond. Renako thinks she's found the best friend of her dreams—until Mai confesses her romantic feelings, throwing Renako into a turmoil. Renako tries to prove that being best friends is better than being girlfriends, but Mai is absolutely certain they're destined to be lovers. Let the games of love begin!

Princess Anisphia cannot use magic, but that didn't stop her from creating "magicology," a one-of-a-kind theory drawn from her recollections of a former life. While trying out her freshly crafted flying broom, she stumbles upon Euphyllia, a prodigy of magic, whose engagement is being unfairly and openly dissolved. Spotting the tears in Euphyllia's eyes, Anisphia chooses the only logical move—abducting the young lady for herself.

Hime Shiraki seems to have a bright future ahead of her. She earns good grades, maintains a spotless reputation, and possesses an attractive appearance. As long as she preserves her flawless image, she believes she can achieve her goal: being adored by all and marrying a billionaire as a trophy wife. One ordinary day, Hime trips on some stairs and falls onto Mai Mikoshiba, causing an injury to Mai's arm. Mai, as it happens, manages a café, and her injury prevents her from working. The arrangement is made that while Mai heals, Hime must take her place at Café Liebe, a café with an all-girls school motif. Though Hime is responsible for Mai's injury, the other café employees welcome her, except for one girl who inexplicably appears to despise her. Hime grows fearful that this girl has seen through her act, bringing back memories of a disturbing incident from her own history.

Yuu Sonoda and Haruka Takayama have been best friends ever since middle school. They attend Misato West High School as classmates, but their seats are far apart. When the school announces it will close down in three years, they vow to make the most of their time together and create lasting memories. A misunderstanding causes Haruka to grow jealous and run off, but Yuu follows her and offers an apology. They then kiss, moving their relationship beyond platonic friendship into a more intimate one.

The yuri comedy School Zone Girls follows the eccentric daily routines of high school students. Best friends Yokoe and Sugiura excel at creating trouble whenever boredom strikes. Even when school life grows dull, these romantically minded girls have perfected the skill of bringing disorder and humor into their frequently hectic high school days.

This comedic manga follows refined young ladies who secretly engage in extreme gaming. Kuromi Girls’ Academy is an elite, elegant school that demands impeccable behavior from its students. Aya earned a scholarship to this prestigious institution for wealthy girls and aspires to become as graceful as her classmate and role model, Shirayui. But Shirayui conceals a shocking truth: she is a trash-talking, combo-chaining, beginner-crushing, merciless hardcore gamer! Might their shared passion for unrestricted video game battles develop into a deeper connection between them?

Rei Oohashi, an ordinary office worker, is unexpectedly transported into the world of her beloved otome game, Revolution, where she takes on the role of the main protagonist. Her joy soars when she encounters Claire Francois, the game's primary antagonist. Rather than pursuing the original plot to win over the male characters, Rei chooses to court Claire instead. How will the villainess react to this unforeseen love?

Shirakaba Yuki has Catulus syndrome, which gives her cat ears, a tail, and certain feline mannerisms. On her first day of high school, she meets Ayano Riko, another new student who is trailed by a group of cats, showing that she attracts them. Despite their odd conditions, the two unexpectedly become friends.

In "Strawberry Shake Sweet," 16-year-old idol Julia Tachibana is tasked with mentoring 15-year-old newcomer Ran Asakawa, though she initially refuses the assignment. After meeting Ran, Julia quickly grows fond of her, constantly seeking the newcomer's approval. Julia soon realizes she has developed romantic feelings for Ran. Despite the potential scandal and career risks of a same-sex relationship, Julia focuses on strengthening her connection with Ran rather than her professional goals.

In "Poor Poor Lips," Okashi Nako, a young woman struggling with poverty, lands a job at a gem shop. There, she learns that the owner, Otsuka Ren, is a lesbian. Despite Ren claiming Nako isn't her type, this might just be a ruse. As Nako starts her new role, their interactions unfold a humorous narrative filled with contrasts of wealth and poverty, health and illness, and the trials and tribulations of life.

Itsumi Toudou buys a dubious love potion in hopes of winning over her homeroom teacher, but tests it on the arrogant student council president, Yomotsuka. Now she's stuck dealing with a girl who's suddenly way too affectionate—and she's definitely not into girls. Right?

In the after-school hours, Hana and Hina find themselves working together at a character merchandise store, despite their stark differences. Hana is petite, timid, and introverted, whereas Hina towers over her, exuding confidence and style. Both are high school students at an all-girls school where part-time jobs are strictly prohibited. They discover a shared affinity for all things cute, whether it's their school uniforms or, increasingly, each other. Can Hana and Hina maintain their secret employment and their blossoming feelings without getting caught?

Ririka Kaguhara is a freshman in high school who tends to be overlooked and has no close friends. Yet she has a secret pastime—her intense interest in a specific fetish and her careful tracking of how it appears in different ways among her fellow students. She conceals this hobby from everybody.

Toru Aikawa is a college student who just goes through the motions of classes and his part-time job at a convenience store. The only time he feels truly alive is when he's immersed in the massive multiplayer VR game Real World Online. Out of the blue, he gets incredibly lucky: a runaway bus hits him, and he's reincarnated as his game character. But something has gone wrong. Instead of the unstoppable warrior he normally plays, he ends up as Nacht Schatten, the alluring dragon princess he created as a joke. Nacht's stats are far from optimal—she wouldn't last a day in the brutal world of an isekai story. And to make matters worse, he's now a girl. Still, maybe things aren't as hopeless as they seem. Perhaps Nacht Schatten is more capable than she looks.

A spin-off of Yuru Yuri featuring Sakurako and her sisters.

On a whim, two gals try dating each other for a year.

Despite being unable to use normal magic, Princess Anisphia challenges the low expectations of the nobility by developing "magicology," a new system of magic based on memories from her past life. One day, she sees Euphyllia, a talented noblewoman, being unfairly stripped of her right to the throne. Determined to help, Anisphia comes up with a plan to restore Euphyllia's reputation, which involves them living together and conducting joint magical research. Neither of them realizes that this chance meeting will set off changes that will reshape not only their own futures but also the fate of the kingdom—and the world itself.

"What if we became friends with benefits...?" Suuna is a gloomy high school student who moves out of her home to live in a dormitory. However, when she anxiously enters her room, she discovers her roommate Ruka in the middle of touching another girl! She learns that Ruka is in need of a "friend with benefits," so Suuna takes the initiative and suggests they create a contract for "(semi) friends with benefits"...?