恋人以上友人未満 [Koibito Ijou Yujin Miman]

In this short-lived Shueisha romantic comedy series from 2022 to 2025, a group of high school friends navigates the delicate gray area between friendship and romance over the course of ten issues. The story captures the awkward, tender moments of young love without ever fully tipping into a full-blown relationship, exploring the tension of unspoken feelings and the fear of ruining a good friendship. Though brief, the series became a quiet favorite for its honest, slice-of-life approach to the "will they or won't they" dynamic.