is a Japanese light novel series written by Kennoji and illustrated by Fly. It was published on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō from May 2019 to December 2020. The first novel volume was released in print by SB Creative's GA Bunko imprint in February 2020. A manga adaptation, illustrated by You Midorikawa, was serialized in Square Enix's Manga Up! website from October 2020 to May 2024, with its chapters collected in eleven volumes.

Plot Ryo Takamori, a quiet second-year high school student, breaks his ordinary routine one morning when he intervenes to stop a groper on a crowded train. The girl he helps turns out to be Hina Fushimi, his childhood friend whom he had grown distant since middle school as their social standings diverged, with Hina becoming the school's much adored beauty, and Ryo fading into the background. Though they now attend the same school, they have barely spoken in the years leading up to him saving her.

The rescue rekindles Hina's feelings and reminds her of the closeness they once shared, prompting her to seek out Ryo and rekindle their relationship. While Hina grows increasingly affectionate and hopeful that their renewed connection will turn romantic, Ryo remains largely oblivious to her feelings.

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Media Light novel Written by Kennoji, The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend started on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on May 21, 2019, and the last chapter was published on December 15, 2020; the series was removed from the platform in late March 2021. The first novel volume, illustrated by Fly, was released by SB Creative's GA Bunko imprint on February 14, 2020, and the eighth and last volume was released on May 15, 2023.

The novel has been licensed for English release in North America by Yen Press.

Manga A manga adaptation, illustrated by You Midorikawa, was serialized on Square Enix's Manga Up! website from October 7, 2020, to May 14, 2024. Square Enix has collected its chapters in eleven volumes, released from May 7, 2021, to June 7, 2024.

The series has been licensed for English release in North America by Yen Press.

See also Drugstore in Another World, another light novel series written by Kennoji Hazure Skill, another light novel series written by Kennoji My Sword Saint Master Is Too Cute to Live With!, a manga series written by Kennoji Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, another light novel series illustrated by Fly Chasing After Aoi Koshiba, a manga series illustrated by Fly Iroduku: The World in Colors, an original anime television series with character designs by Fly

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