Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Vol. 1

A social butterfly makes friends with a wallflower—whether he’s ready or not!

Junta Shiraishi blends into the background so much that even his classmates fail to spot him. His goal is to make the most of his high school years, but that pesky invisibility gets in the way…until Nagisa Kubo notices him! Kubo’s playful teasing kicks Shiraishi out of his comfort zone and begins a friendship—or maybe something more?

When Kubo sits next to Shiraishi in their first year of high school, Shiraishi’s nonexistent social skills get a boost. Speaking up in class is only the beginning for Shiraishi—soon Kubo forces him to be noticed at school, at the bookstore, and all around town. Shiraishi’s once-lacklustre life isn’t so dull anymore!

Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible, Vol. 1 by Nene Yukimori offers a charming exploration of teenage friendship and self-discovery, as Shiraishi navigates a world where he can no longer hide in the shadows.