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© Souchu, 138 Neko, Square Enix
Square Enix's UP Manga! Global added artist Souchu and creator 138 Neko to 138 Neko's English-language Otaku x Gal (Gal ni Yasashii Otaku-kun) manga on Tuesday.
Otakura is a bookish otaku and Narumi is a popular girl—two completely opposite students at opposite ends of the high school social hierarchy. Their paths suddenly cross when Narumi asks Otakura to use his cunning skills to help her with her many hobbies! An otaku understands a girl's preference for this high school romantic comedy!
Souchu and 138 Neko launched the manga on Square Enix's Gangan Online website in December 2022. Square Enix published the manga's second compilation volume on December 12.
138 Neko launched the original light novel series in Shōsetsuka ni Narō in February 2022. The light novel series featuring illustrations by Nanami Narumi and original character designs by Souchu debuted in April 2023. The second volume was published published on December 12.
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