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Hiyokoi: Chick Love
A sweet 50cm height gap romance about finding courage and first love in high school.
Author: Moe Yukimaru
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About this series
Hiyori Nishiyama is an extremely shy high school girl who stands just 140 centimeters tall. After missing nearly an entire year of school following an accident, she struggles to adapt to her new classroom environment. Her overwhelming shyness makes even basic conversations a daunting challenge.
Everything changes when she meets Yuushin Hirose, a cheerful classmate who stands at 190 centimeters tall. Despite their striking 50-centimeter height difference and opposite personalities, Yuushin welcomes her with genuine warmth. His bright demeanor gradually helps Hiyori step out of her protective shell.
As the school year progresses, Hiyori builds meaningful friendships and learns to overcome her social anxiety. Through shared festival preparations and quiet everyday moments, her admiration for Yuushin deepens into heartfelt love. Their gentle bond captures the sweet vulnerability of first romance.
Written and illustrated by Moe Yukimaru, this beloved series exemplifies the heartwarming essence of classic Ribon shojo manga. It blends lighthearted school comedy with tender emotional development. Readers will find themselves cheering for Hiyori's courage in every chapter.
Highlights
- A charming 50cm height difference that drives both humor and romantic tension.
- An encouraging storyline celebrating personal growth over social anxiety.
- Delicate and expressive shojo art style filled with expressive character reactions.
- Memorable supporting friends who build a supportive high school environment.
Recommended For
- Fans of gentle, wholesome school romance stories with heartwarming character development.
- Readers who enjoy height-gap tropes and cute romantic comedy dynamics.
- Enthusiasts of classic 2010s Ribon shojo manga aesthetics.
Reading Tips
- Pay attention to Hiyori's changing body language as her confidence grows.
- Enjoy the gradual pacing that allows their affection to feel natural and earned.
- Look out for special side chapters that flesh out secondary characters.
Publication Facts
- Written and illustrated by Moe Yukimaru.
- Serialized in Shueisha's monthly shojo magazine Ribon from November 2009 to November 2014.
- Collected into 14 tankobon volumes under the Ribon Mascot Comics imprint and adapted into an event anime.
Official Sources
- English Wikipedia Entryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiyokoi
- Japanese Wikipedia Entryhttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%B3%E3%82%88%E6%81%8B
- Shueisha Ribon Official Sitehttps://ribon.shueisha.co.jp/
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