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Description
Eiko and her best friend Moe couldn't be more different: Eiko is a shy, average-looking girl while Moe is beautiful and envied by everyone at their high school. Though their personalities are total opposites, the bond between them is incredibly strong. Moe might have an endless supply of suitors, but when it comes to actually dating them, she has a condition: her boyfriend must value Eiko more than he does Moe. No one has yet been able to meet her condition—not until a boy named Tsuchida appears, at least. What will Eiko do when her relationship with her best friend begins to change?
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Eiko and her best friend Moe couldn't be more different: Eiko is a shy, average-looking girl while Moe is beautiful and envied by everyone at their high school. Though their personalities are total opposites, the bond between them is incredibly strong. Moe might have an endless supply of suitors, but when it comes to actually dating them, she has a condition: her boyfriend must value Eiko more than he does Moe. No one has yet been able to meet her condition—not until a boy named Tsuchida appears, at least. What will Eiko do when her relationship with her best friend begins to change?
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Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
Arkadaşımın Hikâyesi
Das Geheimnis der Freundschaft
Le Secret de L'amitié
Przyjaciółki
Sono Kare, Shirabemasu
Sonokare Shira Bemasu
The Secret of Friendship
Секрет дружбы
友だちの話
朋友的故事
朋友的话语
Das Geheimnis der Freundschaft
Le Secret de L'amitié
Przyjaciółki
Sono Kare, Shirabemasu
Sonokare Shira Bemasu
The Secret of Friendship
Секрет дружбы
友だちの話
朋友的故事
朋友的话语
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Status
in Country of Origin
1 Volume (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
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Forum
1 topics, 3 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (967 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.63 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.63 / 10.0
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Last Updated
January 15th 2024, 1:54pm
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Year
2010
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
Seven Seas (1 Volume - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #669 (+15)
Monthly Pos #1415 (+245)
3 Month Pos #2436 (+144)
6 Month Pos #3112 (+288)
Year Pos #4199 (+360)
Monthly Pos #1415 (+245)
3 Month Pos #2436 (+144)
6 Month Pos #3112 (+288)
Year Pos #4199 (+360)
List Stats
On 516 reading lists
On 609 wish lists
On 2559 completed lists
On 29 unfinished lists
On 485 custom lists
On 609 wish lists
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On 29 unfinished lists
On 485 custom lists
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wow *0*
by rika_257
July 21st, 2013, 6:51am
July 21st, 2013, 6:51am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
simply putting it this is one of the most amazing shoujos i ever read. I don't know why but i started to doubt friendship in manga b/c almost in every shoujo the heroines friends must turn against her bitch her ...etc
and another weird thing i noticed is that in a lot of mangas once the two friends are separated each one in different class they are not that much of a friends anymore and each one find another friends in their class.
but this manga restored it all, the amazing power of friendship, leaves you with this happy feeling
even though i've been blessed with amazing friends during my life, i wish that someday i have a friendship like that
and another weird thing i noticed is that in a lot of mangas once the two friends are separated each one in different class they are not that much of a friends anymore and each one find another friends in their class.
but this manga restored it all, the amazing power of friendship, leaves you with this happy feeling
even though i've been blessed with amazing friends during my life, i wish that someday i have a friendship like that
Beautiful and feel good
by joyfullyme16
July 12th, 2013, 9:51pm
July 12th, 2013, 9:51pm
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
I loved the relationship between the two friends. Normally my focus in reading is the romance but in this story it took the back seat even in my mind. If you are looking for a romance then this is not for you.
The art was also something to enjoy about this. Not flashy and very simple. That also applies to the story. No real angst and a very light and feel good story. The focus on the story is the relationships between the characters. I fell in love with the people and their devotion to each other.
I know I am rambling but I want to emphasize that even though not a lot happens in this manga it is a beautiful feel good story that I completely recommend.
The art was also something to enjoy about this. Not flashy and very simple. That also applies to the story. No real angst and a very light and feel good story. The focus on the story is the relationships between the characters. I fell in love with the people and their devotion to each other.
I know I am rambling but I want to emphasize that even though not a lot happens in this manga it is a beautiful feel good story that I completely recommend.
Half way there...
by MightyMaeve
June 17th, 2013, 3:05pm
June 17th, 2013, 3:05pm
Rating: 6.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, delicate water colours, a unique idea, and interesting characterization didn't save this story: it grew progressively duller and ultimately ended with only some--definitely not enough--resolution.
Beautiful
by DrManga
April 30th, 2013, 1:44pm
April 30th, 2013, 1:44pm
Rating: 6.5 / 10.0
Update. Finished it after noticing it in my list. Turns out the extra story had nothing to do with the main story. After re-reading it, I realised I would have liked it to go longer and see the women and the men them develop and have a more normal relationship (with their best friend and the opposite sex).
Not bad but still feels incomplete.
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April 30th, 2013, 1:44pm
Been over 100 days since the release of chapter 3 and according to etc only the extra story is remaining.
It's lovely story that just ends too suddenly at chapter 3. Eiko is very likable character, the type of girl whom others would dot over. Moe is more of a strange character, but also lovable due to the affection she shows towards Eiko.
... Last updated on June 2nd, 2015, 5:05am
Not bad but still feels incomplete.
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April 30th, 2013, 1:44pm
Been over 100 days since the release of chapter 3 and according to etc only the extra story is remaining.
It's lovely story that just ends too suddenly at chapter 3. Eiko is very likable character, the type of girl whom others would dot over. Moe is more of a strange character, but also lovable due to the affection she shows towards Eiko.
... Last updated on June 2nd, 2015, 5:05am
This manga is special.
by Suiren-nyan
March 18th, 2013, 1:02pm
March 18th, 2013, 1:02pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Awesome manga. So realistic, deep, fresh, free of cliches. I loved it and couldn't tell what will happen next. Wasn't bored at all. The art is cool too.
I think manga like this can make the reader a better person. It touches some very important subjects. It's great how the POV switches, we get to see how judgemental and wrong people can be in how they read others. All four main characters are good people but some of their traits can make them seem otherwise - for those who don't bother to look deeper. Each of them learns an important lesson, I think. Readers do too (at least I did )
I think manga like this can make the reader a better person. It touches some very important subjects. It's great how the POV switches, we get to see how judgemental and wrong people can be in how they read others. All four main characters are good people but some of their traits can make them seem otherwise - for those who don't bother to look deeper. Each of them learns an important lesson, I think. Readers do too (at least I did )
very beautiful
by elalendi
February 22nd, 2013, 1:25pm
February 22nd, 2013, 1:25pm
Rating: N/A
this is the sort of shoujo I wish I'd see more often these days... A rare gem. The mangaka does it again (I like her other stuff too but this is still an impressive one). The only thing is I wish it'd have just one more chapter... Moe's story arc doesn't feel complete. That's probably just me though - I like Moe a lot and I wish she could change her mind about guys! Anyway, very cute, and makes me want a best friend
superbly crafted
by gwkimmy
January 11th, 2013, 10:00pm
January 11th, 2013, 10:00pm
Rating: N/A
i love all the themes this manga deals with, and all with just a simple and sweet story about friendship. all of the characters feel alienated, alone and rejected by their peers for one reason or another, but find solace in one person who accepts them, who happen to be their complete opposite. through this person they learn to accept their own flaws and accept the flaws of others as well. perhaps their one mistake is being too fiercely loyal to their own friends, but even then they also learn that the bond must simply evolve and not be broken.
also the feeling of deep and pure LOVE just permeates throughout the whole story. the characters each love their friends deeply and truly in a way that makes me a bit envious. were it any other story with a different theme i could easily see a GL or BL story develop, but this story is about friendship. really nicely done and kudos to the author. art is really great as well.
also the feeling of deep and pure LOVE just permeates throughout the whole story. the characters each love their friends deeply and truly in a way that makes me a bit envious. were it any other story with a different theme i could easily see a GL or BL story develop, but this story is about friendship. really nicely done and kudos to the author. art is really great as well.
A really enjoyable series.
by ImaginaryWishes
January 1st, 2013, 3:14pm
January 1st, 2013, 3:14pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I liked the premise from the start. Eiko and Moe are both immensely likeable, as well as the male leads. The art is different from the standard shoujo pictures. The lines are fluid and whimsical, a perfect match with the story. The colour pages are a great bonus. The plot is simple, short and sweet. It never delves into needless cliches and it always stays true to its main point.
It's like ice cream, and baby elephants.
... Last updated on January 22nd, 2013, 4:31pm
It's like ice cream, and baby elephants.
... Last updated on January 22nd, 2013, 4:31pm
Beautiful
by scarlet warrior
January 1st, 2013, 2:44am
January 1st, 2013, 2:44am
Rating: N/A
I'm envious of a very trustful and great friendship they both have..the characters were pretty great and overall was so good..I loved to read this..just one word to describe this all BEAUTIFUL..
The power of Friendship!!!
by sculamio
December 2nd, 2012, 9:26pm
December 2nd, 2012, 9:26pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This is amazingly executed, unique, and incredibly cute! The drawing style is reminiscent of Sahara Mizu with clean lines and flowing movements, and the plot is great with one pair's relationship tying into another's. Kudos to etc as well for doing such a great job (especially on translations!) Everything is amazing
... Last updated on December 2nd, 2012, 9:29pm
... Last updated on December 2nd, 2012, 9:29pm
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