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
A top-tier badminton player who becomes both a mentor and a rival to Taiki. Media Adaptations & Reach Ao%2Cno%2CHako%2C%E2%80%93%2C%E6%BC%AB%E7%94%BB%2Craw%20
The story follows , a dedicated member of the boys' badminton team at Eimei Academy. Every morning, he arrives early to practice, only to find himself consistently preceded by his crush, Chinatsu Kano , a star player on the girls' basketball team. 24 tankōbon volumes released as of February 4,
A hard-working, well-intentioned protagonist who balances his feelings for Chinatsu with rigorous badminton training. Key Characters
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