”When We Shout for Love, Vol 1” by Yuka Kitagawa

I am still one big smile after reading ”When We Shout for Love Vol 1” by Yuka Kitagawa.
It is such a happy and positive read!

Mayuko struggles with social anxiety and prefers to be in her cocoon at home. Her ray of light is her favourite girl group, KBF47. Their songs are the soundtrack about her life and the life she wished she had - the kind of life where she's not scared of what other people think of her.

Ohba-kun, our male main character, is assumed to be a thug, but by chance, Mayuko learns that they have a thing in common – they are both fans of KBF47.
But no one at school understands their new friendship, questioning why these two would even spend time together. Mayuko wants to change herself so people will get a different opinion, and no longer think that it is strange that Ohba-kun is by her side.

I need to gush about how good a guy Ohba-kun is!
Ohba-kun is the polar opposite of Mayuko, but the BEST friend, and as Mayuko decides to begin her change by entering an online dance contest, he is by her side, supporting her.

This was a sweet story about finding the courage to be you and like the things you do in public.
The message and story were so positive and I´m in awe of Mayuko and Ohba-kun's friendship.
I want a friend like Ohba-kun!

I need to know what happens next!