, shortened as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Nekokuro and illustrated by You Midorikawa. It began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in November 2019. It was later acquired by Shueisha who began publishing it under their Dash X Bunko imprint in February 2022. A manga adaptation illustrated by Pentagon began serialization on the Nico Nico Seiga website under Shueisha's Dash X Comic brand in May 2024.
Plot Akihito Aoyagi, a high school student, has his quiet routine disrupted when Charlotte Bennett, an elegant and innocent exchange student, transfers into his class. Though Charlotte quickly becomes popular, Akihito keeps his distance, feeling that she belongs to a different world. His daily life changes when he helps Charlotte's younger sister, Emma, after she gets lost, leading him to discover that the Bennett sisters live in the neighboring apartment.
Afterward, Emma grows attached to Akihito, and Charlotte and Emma begin visiting his room regularly, spending time together through simple activities like sharing meals, playing games, and going out. Through these everyday interactions, Akihito and Charlotte gradually grow closer despite their mutual awkwardness.
Media Light novel Written by Nekokuro, Maigo ni Natteita Yōjo o Tasuketara, Otonari ni Sumu Bishōjo Ryūgakusei ga Ie ni Asobi ni Kuru yō ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on November 26, 2019. It was later acquired by Shueisha who began publishing it with illustrations by You Midorikawa under its Dash X Bunko imprint on February 25, 2022. Eight volumes have been published as of February 20, 2026.
Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Pentagon began serialization on the Nico Nico Seiga website under Shueisha's Dash X Comic brand on May 17, 2024. The manga's chapters have been compiled into five volumes as of September 2026.
Reception The series won the silver award at the 2nd Shueisha Web Novel Award in 2021.
By December 2024, the series had over 140,000 copies in circulation.
References
External links at Shōsetsuka ni Narō