Onegai desu kara Uketekure

A full year has come and gone since Chikage Kurokawa began her high school journey, yet she remains trapped in the same isolating routine. Despite her time at school, she is still an intensely shy loner, unable to bridge the gap between herself and her classmates. Desperate to finally forge genuine friendships and escape her solitary existence, she decides to take a bold approach by harnessing the universal power of laughter to draw people toward her. To put this ambitious plan into action, Chikage forms an unlikely comedic duo with Makoto Fujisawa, a fellow student who is equally unpopular among their peers. Together, they set out on a mission to entertain their classmates and spark joy wherever they go. Their shared goal is nothing short of a complete social transformation, hoping that making others laugh will finally allow them both to leave their lonely lives behind. Through their earnest and often awkward efforts, Chikage pleads with those around her to simply share a smile, believing that humor might just be the key to the connection she has always craved.