Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attention. He’s convinced she’s out of his league, but as their unlikely friendship grows, Maki starts to wonder…could there be more than just friendship between them?
Cast: Haruki Ishiya, Manaka Iwami, Sayumi Suzushiro
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Season 1
12 episodes
1. The Girl Named Asanagi UmiMaehara Maki bombs his intro at his new school, but it somehow comes back to help him.12CC24minApr 7, 2026
2. Asanagi Umi and Amami YuuWhen Maki and Umi go have fun outside, they run into some unexpected surprises.12CC24minApr 14, 2026
3. The Second Prettiest Girl in ClassAs Maki and Yuu become friends, how will Umi react?12CC24minApr 21, 2026
4. The Two and Their School FestivalYuu confronts the class about their treatment of Maki. How will this whole mess get resolved?12CC24minApr 28, 2026
5. From Now On, and Then OnUmi tells Maki how she and Yuu met, as well as the evolution of their friendship.12CC24minMay 5, 2026
6. December with FriendsWhile Maki's still reeling from Umi's declaration, he gets approached about something to do with Yuu.12CC24minMay 12, 2026
7. First Date with a FriendAfter shopping, Maki and Umi go on their date, but the person Maki ran into lingers in his mind.12CC24minMay 19, 2026
8. Family SightsAfter a study session with Umi, Yuu, and Seki, Maki confronts his father about a thorny issue.12CC24minMay 26, 2026
9. Family Sights: Part TwoMaki hasn't had the chance to sort out his feelings toward his family, and now he must go meet Umi's folks.12CC24minJun 2, 2026
10. One Last TantrumMaki has a plan to release his repressed feelings about his parents' divorce.12CC24minJun 9, 2026
11. New Year's as LoversMaki falls ill after everything that has happened, and Umi offers to take care of him.12CC24minJun 16, 2026
12. To a New SeasonValentine's Day is coming up, as is Umi's birthday. How do Maki and the gang feel as they head into spring?12CC24minJun 23, 2026
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I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class
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Maki Maehara, the class outcast, finally makes his first friend: Umi Asanagi, the second-prettiest girl in class and the center of everyone’s attention. He’s convinced she’s out of his league, but as their unlikely friendship grows, Maki starts to wonder…could there be more than just friendship between them?
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Hideki Tachibana
- Created by
- Ryo Fukuhara, Kenta Maeda, Chiaki Kondo, Yoshinori Hasegawa
