消えた初恋 [Kieta Hatsukoi]

A sweet, lighthearted romantic comedy from Shueisha, Kieta Hatsukoi (2019–2022) follows a high school boy whose life turns upside down when a misunderstanding about a borrowed eraser leads to a tangled web of crushes and confessions. Written by Wataru Hinekure and illustrated by Aruko, this compact nine-issue series charms with its gentle exploration of first love and the awkward, endearing moments of teenage self-discovery. It stands out for its refreshingly earnest portrayal of queer romance in a mainstream shoujo magazine.