Kazune Kawahara Books

Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Takeo and Mariya are chosen to participate in the relay race for the athletic meet. While practicing together, Mariya ends up falling in love with him... Yamato is unsure of what to do about her new rival! Will Takeo and Yamato be able to overcome this crisis?!

A gentle giant with a heart of gold finally stops being a love underdog in this hilarious romantic comedy! Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Now that they’ve been dating for half a year, Takeo and Yamato finally have their first kiss! Meanwhile, Takeo’s mom goes into labor, and something happens that makes her realize how much Takeo’s grown… Is Takeo ready to be a big brother?

Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Pastry chef Ichinose thinks he is best suited to be with Yamato and tells Takeo to break up with her! Takeo becomes discouraged, but he takes a stand against Ichinose even though Ichinose swears to declare his love to Yamato after he wins a pastry chef competition. Will Takeo and Yamato's relationship survive the high-stakes baking contest?!

A gentle giant with a heart of gold finally stops being a love underdog in this hilarious romantic comedy!

In the real world, college student Karen Kohiruimaki lived an unhappy life, self-conscious about her considerable height. But inside the VR game Gun Gale Online, her avatar is on the shorter side--just the way she likes it--and each new day brings something exciting! One day, she's invited by her in-game acquaintance Pitohui to join the Squad Jam, a team battle tournament, and after some hesitation, she decides to join, forming a team with M, one of Pito's friends. But when M betrays her, leaving her to fight alone, how will she fare against the final team...?

The story follows a gentle giant who, despite being a love underdog, finds his moment to shine in a humorous romantic adventure. As he navigates the ups and downs of love, the narrative explores themes of self-acceptance and the importance of inner strength, showcasing the charm and warmth of his character. With a blend of comedy and romance, this tale promises to uplift and entertain as the protagonist learns to embrace his true self and discover love.

This omnibus edition compiles a best-selling romantic comedy series centered on a high school girl's humorous journey to find love. With witty scenarios and relatable characters, it explores the ups and downs of teenage romance, making it a delightful read for fans of the genre. The blend of comedy and romance captures the essence of youthful relationships and the often awkward pursuit of affection.

Takeo Goda is a GIANT guy with a GIANT heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! New at love, Takeo and Yamato excitedly begin their romantic relationship...but between friends who badmouth Takeo and a judo tournament that will separate the two for a month, are they going to survive as a couple beyond the honeymoon stage?

Takeo Goda is a GIANT guy with a GIANT heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Takeo can hardly believe it when he crosses paths with Yamato again, and he finds himself falling in love with her... But with handsome Sunakawa around, does Takeo even stand a chance?

Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don't want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love) life suddenly takes an incredible turn! Sunakawa's older sister, Ai, has had a secret crush on Takeo since she was little. But Hayato Oda, someone who goes to the same collage as her, is making some aggressive romantic advances. Can Ai sever her feelings for Takeo and accept Oda's feelings? Meanwhile, a girl other that Yamato has realized Takeo's appeal...! A bonus story about Takeo and Sunakawa when they were in preschool is included in this volume.