きみの横顔を見ていた [Kimi no Yokogao o Miteita]

In Kimi no Yokogao o Miteita, a quiet, introspective drama from Kōdansha that began in 2022, the story unfolds through the perspectives of high school students orbiting the same enigmatic girl. This four-issue series, created by the acclaimed manga artist Ichiei Ishibumi, explores the subtle, unspoken connections and hidden feelings that emerge when people watch each other from the sidelines. Its intimate focus on the small, telling moments of youth—rather than grand plot twists—gives it a resonant, slice-of-life authenticity.