This manga was such a cute one to read. It’s very trope filled, but in a good way. It’s one of those when you’re having a bad day and you want to read something that will make you smile kind of mangas.

It’s the delinquent and the nice girl who wants to get to know him and they both don’t really know how to talk to each other without blushing. It’s super cute and it made my heart feel warm and happy. Their constantly worried about if their doing the right thing and questioning each others actions when really, they are both crushing on each other hard.

I loved this. It was a sweet reprieve for my day when I feel pretty tired and I needed something light to read and uplift myself. Everyone deserves friendship and love even a delinquent. Sometimes, people are just wayward because their super protective and they don’t know another way and deep down they have a soft side. This was super cute to read.

This is the first volume in the series and it was so cute and adorable. I absolutely had a great time reading this first volume and now I am definitely interested and looking forward to read further parts in the series.

The two main characters like each and want to get to know each other more and get closer just like the title says.

It's a series of chapters, some longer than other but usually short and easy to read, in which they try to greet each other and show interest in the things they like.

Overall a nice and cute story that leaves you wondering how much closer they will be in the next volumes

In my opinion it is a really refreshing and cute story. The chapters are short but I really like the way the characters interact with each other. It's really a very cute story which warmed my heart. I really loved the style of it and it was a really amazing read.

This is very fun and lighthearted -- I went aww at every failed attempt to communicate with references to yakuza movies, that's adorable. Made me cheer for the protagonists, and root for them to progress their relationship at least until they are able to have a conversation about that :D Genuinely an easy, warmhearted read. I'd gladly pick up the sequel.

I have a hard time finding a wholesome high school romance - but I’m so happy to have found one in Miss Miyazen Would Love to Get Closer to You!

This story is wholesome and both kids are totally unsure about their feelings and what they want, but they know they want to get to know each other better. Miyazen tries to learn more about Matsubayashi but when she quotes his favourite movies out of nowhere - it ends up a little awkward, but also has Matsubayashi shocked and intrigued she would know about them.

There is very little pressure to get these two together and while the chapters are very short and fly by, the story takes its time, letting these two kids be wholesome and awkward and just want to spend time together.

Consider me hooked and I’m super excited to get my hands on the next installment. I feel like this is a series I could read all in one day.

*I received an eARC from Kodansha Comics & NetGalley. All opinions are my own*

This manga is cute, funny, and relatable! I loved the innocence of the characters, and how sure they are of what they want. The mistakes, blunders, and misunderstandings are believable, and they stay fresh as we progress through the volume.
Definitely a sweet story I want to read more of!

We love a sweet, golden retriever, himbo boyfriend *insert clapping hand emojis.* And, finally, a misunderstanding trope that is actually cute and not so infuriating that it makes me want to pull my hair out. Akitaka did a wonderful job playing with well-loved tropes and creating an adorable story about two high school students both secretly crushing on the other and wanting to get closer (and both being very awkward about doing so). I caught myself smiling quite a few times while reading, particularly during the pinky promise scene and when Matsubayashi got struck through the heart with the "I believe in you" arrow. Matsubayashi was quite charming with Miyazen, even if he truly misunderstood her intentions every time she tried to get closer to him. And don't even get me started about the keychain.

Not much happens in the story, but I think that is part of its charm. It is simply a story about two people trying their hardest to navigate the awkwardness of being a teenager with a crush and the complexities of the social battlefield that is high school. This is an adorable first installment to a charming manga series that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys stories about a cute high school romance and the grumpy/sunshine trope. An adorable story with adorable art.

This is a very sweet and light story about two very shy teenagers you just want to be closer, when their style of life is so different. It´s lovely, the style is nice though the manga is short. You can read it like in just 1 hour.
It´s from 2022, so I was curious if there were more volumes, and there are 4 in total. The only bad thing is the price. Is too much for 130 pages.
This would be an enjoyable anime for the summer.

This is ridiculously cute and nothing much happens in the story. I think that’s why it’s so charming. Both characters want to be friends (or more) but are hopeless at trying to get to know each other. The first volume is a selection of short chapters, with each one having a moment that brings them a little closer. Sometimes only by a fraction.

Miss Miyazen Would Love to Get Closer feels like a perfect happy story. I really hope the next volumes continue this and no real conflict is added. While the plot might be quite simple it works because you just enjoy the cute journey both characters are on.

This was such a light-hearted and fun read! I typically don't find myself reading this kind of genre of manga, but I really wanted something wholesome for once and I don't regret picking it up. It's an easy to read and has the markings of a sweet, romantic comedy. Recommended for those looking for a fun read!

Well that was adorable!!

I don’t read much manga usually but my 11y/o loves the style and is always looking for new series to enjoy. When I saw this available for immediate reading on nergalley I nabbed it see if this was age appropriate. Miss Miyazen Would Love to Get Closer to You might be the most twee thing I’ve ever read. Two high school kids, one raised with privilege and one with a tougher past, feel drawn to each other and want to become friends. Awkward interactions and sweet miscommunications follow. This story was so bubbly and innocent and gave all the happy feels. If my kid likes this one, and I suspect they will, I’m going to happily buy the whole series.

Wow, that was so cute! This is a heartwarming, adorable tale of two classmates who are so pure and so out of their depths lol!

Miyazen sits in front of Sota and is intrigued by him after growing up very sheltered. She observes him and figures out what he likes, then tries to get to know what he likes. Unfortunately, her attempts to show him they have things in common go no where!

Sota is thought of as a delinquent, but has changed since his junior high years. While others are intimated by him, Miyazen is always friendly and he has no idea how to handle that. While he completely misses her signals, she also misunderstands a lot of normal school situations.

They're both confused little sweethearts who would love to get to know each other.

I can't wait to read the other volumes out, these are so cute and of course you know romance will bloom between them!

The art style is great as well, so for a light, sweet read you should def check this out!

Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

A cute story of two high schoolers who have a crush on each other, but who are such polar opposites neither believes they have a chance. They constantly keep misunderstanding each other’s attempts to become friends. In short chapters where nothing much happens but regular school stuff, the two manage to get a bit closer. The volume ends before they’ve quite progressed to a friendship. Fun and with good illustrations. I’d read more.

What I love about Netgalley is that it offers an opportunity to read genres you're not used to. This is the first graphic novel I read and I think it's safe to say it's just not for me. I love the drawings, but storywise, it's lacking for me. I think I might have missed out on some references as well. But grateful I got the chance to read this nonetheless.

This manga was fluffy and the main characters were immediately very likable. It’s a story that’s quick to put a smile on your face. It follows high schoolers Sakura Miyazen, the school’s princess, and Sota Mitsubayashi, the delinquent, that are interested in each other yet have never spoken. The premise relies on constant misunderstandings between Miyazen and Matsubayashi which can at times be exhausting. Miyazen will repeatedly make yakuza movie references to try to appeal to Matsubayashi’s interests, however the storyline demands he misunderstand the situation every time. That said, Matsubayashi’s internal dialogue was entertaining as he attempts to overcome his shyness and was often the one that made me laugh. The moments where the two talk openly were always heartwarming. Not much happens beyond these miscommunications and hijinks in this volume as the story is focused on setting up the two’s friendship. It’s a slow burn, and an easy and relaxing read. I would be interested in reading future volumes.

If you like to watch a couple of super socially awkward teens trying to figure out how to talk to each other, this is definitely the manga for you! It’s super cute! These two characters have a LOT in common, but the MMC thinks the FMC is too much of a princess to like the things he likes and she’s too afraid to mention it outright. Cue the awkward dancing toward friendship (and maybe more?).

Thank you to Kodansha Comics | Vertical Comics for the digital ARC via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This definitely read a lot younger than I anticipated. There's not much depth to the story and the plot is simply what the title is: for the two main characters to get closer to each other. Miscommunication is a major aspect of the story so if you don't like that trope this is probably not a good fit. The chapters are short which is nice and moves the story along rather quickly. The reader also gets to see both points of view so it's not entirely one-sided and you can see that both want to get closer and feel awkward around each other. I think it would be best suited for younger readers around middle school age. If there had been a bit more/faster progression in developing a friendship with substance I would have enjoyed it more.

Super cute quick read. Chapters are short little interactions between the two MCs who are adorably awkward in their mutual interest. A perfect little peek at their day without too much external noise. Ideal for preteens and up. Will be looking for volume 2!

Thank you to the publisher for an eARC via NetGalley.

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Sweet and short chapters give a lighthearted glance into young romance and friendship, and the lengths young people will go to try and connect, even if it is sometimes easier to speak outright. An honest and fun story that will leave you begging for more.