Title: I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class manga
Japanese Title: クラスで２番目に可愛い女の子と友だちになった
Edition: Kindle, Paperback
Author(s): Takata, Ono, Rin
Maki Maehara, a high school boy who's a bit of a loner. After his parents' divorce, he moves to a new prefecture and struggles to fit in at his new school.
One day, Maki unexpectedly befriends Umi Asanagi, a girl who, unbeknownst to her, is secretly dubbed the "second cutest" by the boys in their class. Despite living in seemingly different social worlds (Maki in the shadows, Asanagi at the center of attention), they discover a shared love for "indoor hobbies" like watching B-movies, playing video games, and reading manga, all while enjoying junk food.
This unlikely friendship leads Asanagi-san to secretly visit Maki's house every Friday after school. The manga chronicles their developing bond and the sweet, slice-of-life moments they share, exploring the nuances of their "friends first" relationship as a quiet guy and the not-quite-number-one popular girl. It's a tale about finding connection and comfort in unexpected places.