【Trending on SNS】 Let's Become Great Manga Artists Together!? A Rom-Com Between a Shy Boy and a Foreign Girl! Sasha-chan to Classmate Otaku-kun!

The protagonist is Otaku-kun, a middle schooler who dreams of becoming a great manga artist in the future. At school, he reads doujinshi and dreams of one day becoming a manga artist for adult audiences. Suddenly appearing before him is the beautiful girl Sasha, who is very interested in doujinshi. She suddenly begins to admire Otaku-kun as her “shisho (master)”, and a mentor-student relationship forms between them. Thus begins a “saga-haru (Sasha x Haruto)” story, where they gradually bond through doujinshi. Despite being flustered by her innocent and charming behavior, Otaku-kun finds himself sharing his passion for manga and anime with her, unfolding a unique rom-com that feels like something new.

First of all, Sasha-chan's character is just too adorable. Even though she’s a beautiful girl, her interest in manga and doujinshi and the way she admires him as her “shisho” make it impossible for readers to take their eyes off her. This is a situation you would never expect in real life, but that's the beauty of manga. The anything-goes world draws you into the strange relationship between Sasha and Otaku-kun.

Also, Otaku-kun's reactions to Sasha's innocent words and actions are just hilarious! Every time she teases him, he blushes or gets flustered, which is really cute, and the subtle distance between the two gradually tugs at your heartstrings. Particularly, the moments where Sasha genuinely acknowledges Otaku-kun's talent and tries to protect him at times are really moving.

This work is not just a rom-com; it's packed with plenty of humor. Otaku-kun's dream of becoming a manga artist adds depth to the story, and his interactions with Sasha don't just end as simple romance, which is a key attraction. Readers can enjoy watching the delicate relationship between the two, with plenty of laughs and heart-pounding moments.

Sasha's open-mindedness toward manga and anime is particularly reminiscent of the heroine Marin Kitagawa from “My Dress-Up Darling,” yet as a whole, the story is more unique, with Sasha's own charm in full bloom. Scenes where Sasha gets flustered by Otaku-kun or when they're both awkwardly embarrassed are irresistibly cute, making it impossible to stop turning the pages.

The art style seen on the cover and sample pages might give you the impression of a “clean doujinshi.” Some may find it to be a matter of taste, but many fans are sure to be drawn to Sasha-chan's cute expressions and gestures. Moreover, while the story avoids being overly explicit, the subtle teasing is done masterfully, and this restrained presentation further enhances the charm of the work.

“Sasha-chan to Classmate Otaku-kun” is a unique rom-com that remains wholesome while giving off a slight sense of eroticism. The interactions between the cute and energetic Russian girl Sasha and the flustered Otaku-kun are laugh-out-loud funny and keep readers entertained. There's no doubt you'll be eager to see how their relationship develops and what happens next. If you enjoy cute and funny stories, this is definitely a book you should pick up.