Koushi Shirota is the definition of an average student and that’s being kind. He’s the complete opposite of his childhood friend, Takane Takamine who is the best at everything. However, she has a secret that reveals everything! Please Put Them On, Takamine-san (Volume 1) – Another Perfect Score! What happened? During another lonely lunch, Shirota […]
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