Hajimaranai!!

Suzume Tanno is a girl who has never experienced the feeling of being in love, leaving her entirely unfamiliar with the emotions that seem to come so naturally to everyone around her. Opposite her is Aoi Kurasame, a gentle and grounded boy whose calm demeanor reflects his deep connection to the natural world. Despite their contrasting personalities, these two students are unexpectedly cast together as the leads in their class's upcoming theatrical production. Their assigned roles require them to portray the iconic star-crossed lovers in a performance of Romeo and Juliet. For Suzume, stepping into the shoes of literature's most famous romantic heroine presents a profound personal challenge, as she must convincingly act out passions she has never truly felt. As the two prepare to take the stage and bring this timeless tragedy to life for their classmates, unforeseen complications begin to surface, hinting that their experience rehearsing this classic tale of romance may unfold in ways neither of them anticipated. This one-shot by Hari Tokeino was first serialized in the May 2019 issue of LaLa magazine.