Koi no Hajimari

Also known as: 恋のはじまり, Beginning of Love, The Start of My Story, Lovely Friend Zone, Lovely friend(zone)

by Mamoru Aoi

Average-looking, always speaks-her-mind Hachiya Nanami just wants a boyfriend that likes her for her—preferably the school's popular soccer star, Mizuno. As their best friends start dating, they immediately find that they, too have a lot in common. This is the perfect chance for Hachiya to finally score her dream guy. But does Mizuno feel the same way? Note: Chapter count includes six extras chapters.