Series Concludes with Ninth Volume
Jōyō Nishi’s light‑novel series I’m Fine With Being the Second Girlfriend wrapped up on Saturday with the release of its ninth and final novel. To mark the occasion, Dengeki Bunko posted a special voiced promotional video.
Rie Takahashi voices Akane Hayasaka, while Reina Ueda provides the voice of Hikari Tachibana.
English Manga Publication
Seven Seas is publishing the manga adaptation in English. Their description of the story reads:
Shirou Kirishima and Akane Hayasaka keep their secret relationship hidden from everyone. Though they each have feelings for other people, they act like lovers when they’re alone, aware that their hearts still ache for their first choices. They even promised to end things the moment their original crushes returned their affection. As they grow closer to each other—and to their respective crushes—their act becomes something real and unexpected. When the time comes to choose between their original crushes and the person they’ve grown to love, can they make the right decision?
Awards & Recognition
- The first novel, illustrated by ReTake, was released by Kadokawa in 2021.
- 2021: Ranked 15th in the Next Light Novel Awards.
- 2023: Placed 7th in the paperback category and 3rd in the new titles category of the Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! awards.
Manga Adaptation Timeline
The manga adaptation launched on Kadokawa’s Dengeki Comic Regulus platform in 2022, courtesy of artist Ninoko. Kadokawa published the third volume on 27 January, and Seven Seas plans to ship the English‑language first volume in July.
Sources: Dengeki Bunko’s official YouTube channel, Anime! Anime!
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