Making Friends with the Class's Second Prettiest Girl — Rin Ono's New Manga Release
Discover 'The Truth Is, I Want to Enjoy My Youth Too' debuting in Comic Yuri Hime on July 17—an exciting story celebrating youthful freedom and genuine experiences.

New Manga Debuts in Comic Yuri Hime to Celebrate 20 Years
"The Truth Is, I Want to Enjoy My Youth Too" by Rin Ono is set to launch in the August issue of Comic Yuri Hime on July 17. This new series will feature a color opening page and marks Ono's first work in the magazine, coinciding with its 20th anniversary.
About the New Manga
- Title: The Truth Is, I Want to Enjoy My Youth Too (Watashi Datte Seishun Shitai yo, Hontō wa)
- Author: Rin Ono
- First Appearance: July 17 in Comic Yuri Hime
- Special Features: Color opening page
Rin Ono's Other Works
Rin Ono is also drawing the manga adaptation of Takata's light novel series, Class de 2-ban Me ni Kawaii Onna no Ko to Tomodachi ni Natta. The Yen Press license for this series includes the first volume, titled I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class, scheduled for release on July 1.
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© Rin Ono, Takata, Kadokawa
Series Timeline
- Ono initially launched the manga on Kadokawa’s Comic Alive+ website.
- The fifth volume was published in November 2024.
- An anime adaptation is planned for 2026, with details about cast and staff expected to be revealed.
Additional Information
The Comic Yuri Hime magazine continues to feature exciting series ahead of its 20th anniversary, offering fans new stories and adaptations.
Sources:
Comic Yuri Hime August issue and the official website
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