There's No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right?
Japanese light novel series
There's No Way a Side Character Like Me Could Be Popular, Right? (友人キャラの俺がモテまくるわけないだろ?, Yūjin Kyara no Ore ga Motemakuru Wakenai Daro?) is a Japanese romantic comedy light novel series written by Sekaiichi and illustrated by Tomari (first two volumes) and Tom Osabe (from third volume). The series was initially launched as a web novel on May 15, 2018, on Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Overlap released a revised version of the series with illustrations in July 2019, under its Overlap Bunko imprint. The series began publishing in English by Tentai Books from May 29, 2020. A manga adaptation illustrated by Harumare began serialization in Ichijinsha's Manga 4-koma Palette magazine in February 2021 before being moved to Ichijinplus in March 2022.
Plot
Yuuki Tomoki, a second year high school student, is shunned by everyone because of his somewhat intimidating appearance with large scars under his eyes and strangely pale skin. One day, Touka Ike, the younger sister of Yuuji's best friend, confessed to him when they hadn't seen each other for long. Yuuji refused however Touka proposed a "fake lover" relationship to draw his brother's attention to her.
Characters
Yuuji Tomoki (友木 優児, Tomoki Yuuji)
The main character of the story, Yuuji is a 2nd year high school student.
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