The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend, Vol. 1

Ryou Takamori saves a girl on a crowded train, which might help him reconnect with his childhood friend Hina Fushimi.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Ryou Takamori, a high school student, intervenes to rescue a girl on a crowded train, only to discover that she is his childhood friend, Hina Fushimi. Despite their shared classroom seat, they haven't spoken since middle school. However, this courageous act may catalyze Hina's efforts to bridge the gap between them.

Ryou's unexpected intervention on the train brings back memories of their childhood together. They had been inseparable friends, spending countless hours playing and laughing together. However, as they grew older, life took them in different directions, and they lost touch.

Hina, who has always been shy and introverted, finds it difficult to open up to others. She often feels isolated and lonely, longing for a sense of connection and belonging. The encounter with Ryou on the train gives her a glimmer of hope that things might change.

As they continue to sit next to each other in class, Hina begins to feel a renewed sense of confidence and warmth towards Ryou. She finds herself thinking about him more often, and even finds herself smiling at him during class.

One day, Hina decides to take the plunge and approach Ryou. She tells him how much she has missed their friendship and how much she values their time together. Ryou is surprised and delighted to hear from Hina, and he immediately agrees to reconnect with her.

Over the next few weeks, Ryou and Hina spend more time together. They go out to lunch, watch movies, and even walk in the park. Hina feels like she has finally found the missing piece of her life, and she is grateful to Ryou for bringing them back together.

As time goes on, Ryou and Hina's friendship deepens. They discover new things about each other, and they support each other through the ups and downs of life. Hina feels like she has finally found a true friend, someone who understands her and cares about her.

Ryou, too, is happy to have Hina back in his life. He realizes that he had taken their friendship for granted and that he never wanted to lose her. He is grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with her and to build a new relationship with her.

In the end, Ryou and Hina's encounter on the crowded train brings them closer together than ever before. They learn that even though life can take us in different directions, our friendships can withstand the test of time and distance. They are grateful for the chance to reconnect and to build a new relationship based on the foundation of their old friendship.

Weight: 188g
Dimension: 127 x 190 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781975347277