is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiji Masuda. It began serialization in Akita Shoten's shōnen manga magazine Bessatsu Shōnen Champion in February 2024.
Synopsis The series is centered around two students from different schools going on a train, seemingly developing feelings for each other, and the three particular onlookers on the same train rooting for the couple to be together. All the while the onlookers (composing of a university student, an office lady and an office manager) bond over their shared shipping through texting in a group chat. Throughout the series, the relationship between the two students develops as they are supported or indirectly (and hilariously) challenged by the appearance of their friends and schoolmates, as well as other passengers on the train.
Characters Hoshino Hikoichi A high school student in the school near Sakuranomiya Station. He wants to get to know Nayu better. Himeori Nayu A high school student in the next school near the train station following Sakuranomiya. She is also interested in Hikoichi, but cannot express her feelings. Manager A middle-aged business manager and one of the three onlookers who ships Nayu and Hikoichi. He is part of a group chat with University Student and Office Lady, where they frequently discuss the relationship between Nayu and Hikoichi. Sometimes, he and the other two onlookers take actions in the background to help bring Hikoichi closer to Nayu. University Student A university student and one of the three onlookers who ships Nayu and Hikoichi. He is part of a group chat with Manager and Office Lady, where they frequently discuss the relationship between Nayu and Hikoichi. Sometimes, he and the other two onlookers take actions in the background to help bring Hikoichi closer to Nayu. Office Lady A young office lady and one of the three onlookers who ships Nayu and Hikoichi. She is part of a group chat with Manager and University Student, where they frequently discuss the relationship between Nayu and Hikoichi. Sometimes, she and the other two onlookers take actions in the background to help bring Hikoichi closer to Nayu. Ganshin Guy A friendly middle-aged man who is a fan of the game Ganshin. While he frequently (and unknowingly) interrupts Hikoichi and Nayu's interactions, these interruptions usually end up serving to develop their relationship. Kirishima Hikoichi's best friend and classmate. He has a large amount of dating experience, leading to Hikoichi frequently asking him for advice on how to get closer to Nayu. He works together with Himari on occasions to bring Hikoichi closer to Nayu. Himari Nayu's best friend and classmate. A bubbly and cheerful girl, she knows about Nayu's crush on Hikoichi, and frequently thinks of ways she can bring the two closer together. He works together with Kirishima on occasions to bring Nayu closer to Hikoichi. Sakurai An energetic and straightforward schoolmate of Nayu's. He is dating a friend of hers named Shizuku. Yaa-Bo Hikoichi and Kirishima's friend and classmate. He is looking for a girlfriend, but has no luck so far. Mase An elementary school girl and Okute's friend who often talks with her about love and relationships despite their age. Their "love talks" often influences Hikoichi and Nayu's decisions in their relationship. Okute An elementary school girl and Mase's friend who often talks with her about love and relationships despite their age. Their "love talks" often influences Hikoichi and Nayu's decisions in their relationship. Lone-Wolf A young salaryman and the fourth onlooker who ships Nayu and Hikoichi. He decided not to join the group chat with Manager, University Student, and Office Lady when they invited him, because he prefers to observe the relationship between Nayu and Hikoichi at his own pace, but is willing to work together with them on occasions. Because of this, the other three onlookers gave him the nickname "Lone-Wolf".
Publication Written and illustrated by Eiji Masuda, They Are Still Being Shaken This Morning began serialization in Akita Shoten's shōnen manga magazine Bessatsu Shōnen Champion on February 9, 2024. Its chapters have been compiled into five volumes as of September 2026.
In June 2025, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the series for English publication beginning in April 2026.
Reception The series was ranked thirteenth in the print category at the twelfth Next Manga Awards in 2026.
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External links at Akita Shoten