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A talented basketball player and Taiki's "senpai" (upperclassman). She is portrayed as disciplined yet approachable.

Their dynamic shifts dramatically when Chinatsu’s parents move abroad, leading her to move into Taiki's home because their mothers are close friends. Living under the same roof, Taiki vows to become a "worthy match" for her by aiming for the in badminton, mirroring her own high-level basketball ambitions. Key Characters Ao%2Cno%2CHako%2C%E2%80%93%2C%E6%BC%AB%E7%94%BB%2Craw%20

A hard-working, well-intentioned protagonist who balances his feelings for Chinatsu with rigorous badminton training. 2026 Genre: Shōnen

24 tankōbon volumes released as of February 4, 2026 Genre: Shōnen, Sports, Romance, Slice of Life English Publisher: Viz Media (Print and Digital) Core Synopsis Ao%2Cno%2CHako%2C%E2%80%93%2C%E6%BC%AB%E7%94%BB%2Craw%20