Her hobbies are reading, and she's average at studying and sports. Otobe Murasaki is a high school student who lives a quiet life, thinking she's just a mob character, but she doesn't like Fujimi Akiko, who is always the center of attention in the class.
However, as soon as she becomes a member of the gardening committee like Akiko, she quickly falls in love with her, as she talks to her in a friendly manner.
Just as she is wondering if there's any way she can get closer to her, she happens to come across Akiko crying after a breakup...
A girls' love comedy about a simple mob character and a sparkling girl with a difficult future ahead!
(source: Ichijinsha, translated)
Watashi Datte Seishun Shitai Desu yo, Hontou wa. It is also Known as: 私だって青春したいですよ、本当は。, The truth is, I want to enjoy my youth too., I want to be young too, actually., Yo también quiero vivir mi juventud, de verdad., Sebenarnya, aku juga ingin menikmati masa mudaku., Thật Lòng, Tôi Cũng Muốn Được Trải Qua Tuổi Thanh Xuân Như Vậy.
Genres: School Life , School Clubs , Drama , Romance
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