Serialization in Houbunsha's 'Manga Time Kirara'
'Convenient Semi-Friend' started as a one-shot series in Houbunsha's 'Manga Time Kirara' in 2023, and became a regular serialization from the June issue of the same year. This work captivated readers with its story depicting a unique relationship.
A Story of Bittersweet Friendship and Growth
The story begins with Suuna, a high school student, moving into a dormitory in search of a new life. There, she meets Luka, an unusual resident, who confesses the need to build a relationship that is more than friendship but less than romance. Suuna accepts this relationship and enters into a "(Semi) More than Friends" contract.
Based on this setting, the narrative unfolds the growth, along with challenges and joys, of the two characters and their special bond that goes beyond friendship.
Overseas Expansion and Popularity
The English version is published by Yen Press, with the first two volumes already released. The third volume is slated for release in January 2027, and it is gaining attention overseas as well. In Japan, up to volume four has been published, and its popularity is rising as it approaches its final episode.
