Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 22

Shoko Komis greatest dream is to make 100 friends, but everyone mistakes her social anxiety for cool reserve. She meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who helps her achieve her goal. Komi and her classmates are in the Big Apple, and Manbagi sees it as a chance to make a Big Confession, but can she go through with it if it means changing her friendship with Tadano forever?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc

The path to forging a hundred friendships begins with a single conversation. Shoko Komis, a socially anxious high school student, yearns to establish connections with others, but her debilitating social anxiety often leads to misinterpretation as a cool reserve. However, her luck turns when she meets Tadano, a timid wallflower who courageously steps out of his comfort zone to assist her in achieving her cherished goal of making a hundred friends.

During their time in the vibrant city of New York, Komi and her classmates find themselves in a unique situation. Manbagi, filled with anticipation, sees this as an opportunity to confess his feelings to Tadano. However, the weight of her confession holds the potential to alter the dynamics of their friendship, as well as her connection with Komi.

As Manbagi contemplates the consequences of her confession, she grapples with the fear of losing Tadano's friendship and the impact it would have on their bond with Komi. The thought of potentially altering their friendship forever looms over her, causing her to hesitate and question whether she should proceed with her confession.

In this delicate crossroads, Manbagi must confront her own emotions and decide whether the risk of sharing her true feelings is worth the potential reward of a deeper connection with Tadano. She must weigh the importance of her friendship with Komi against the possibility of a romantic relationship with Tadano.

Through her internal struggle, Manbagi learns the true value of friendship and the significance of being true to oneself. She realizes that the journey to a hundred friends is not just about quantity but about quality and genuine connections. She understands that true friendship is built on trust, understanding, and support, and that it is possible to have multiple close friends who bring different aspects of her life into harmony.

In the end, Manbagi makes a decision that aligns with her values and the essence of true friendship. She chooses to remain true to herself and her friendship with Komi, valuing the bond they have built over the years. She recognizes that love and relationships can exist alongside strong friendships, and that it is possible to have both without compromising the other.

Through her journey, Manbagi not only achieves her goal of making a hundred friends but also grows in self-awareness and understanding. She emerges as a stronger and more empathetic individual, ready to embrace the complexities of human connections and the beauty of diverse friendships.

Weight: 163g
Dimension: 191 x 127 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781974732081