友達として大好き [Tomodachi toshite Daisuki] #1

This is the first collected volume of the romantic comedy series 'Tomodachi toshite Daisuki' (I Love You as a Friend), published by Kōdansha under their Afternoon KC imprint. The story follows the complicated dynamics between childhood friends as one secretly harbors deeper feelings beyond friendship, navigating the awkward line between platonic and romantic love. This volume collects the opening chapters of the series, introducing the central characters and the humorous yet heartfelt tension of their relationship.