I Can’t Stand Being Your Childhood Friend

A short but potent manga-style romance drama from Egmont Ehapa, I Can’t Stand Being Your Childhood Friend (2023–present) explores the tension of a lifelong friendship teetering on the edge of something more. Over its three-issue run, the series captures the awkward, heartfelt push-and-pull of two people who know each other too well to ignore the unspoken feelings between them. Its concise, emotionally charged storytelling offers a fresh take on the classic "friends to lovers" trope in a compact package.