Learning to Love My Cat-like Classmate

Minato Seno never expected his quiet life to change because of the girl sitting next to him. Nekozane, a student who sleeps in odd corners and moves with feline silence, forces Minato into a role he never asked for: her caretaker. What starts as confusion over her strange habits slowly turns into a gentle exploration of two lonely people finding comfort in each other's company.

Akinoko launched this seinen series on Twitter in November 2023 before moving it to Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine in April 2024. The story avoids high-stakes drama or fanservice, focusing instead on the awkward pauses and small gestures that define real relationships. Readers follow the pair through school days filled with naps, misunderstandings, and the slow realization that they might be falling for one another.

The manga gained traction quickly among fans looking for wholesome content. By mid-2026, the series had reached Volume 17 and appeared on MyAnimeList's "You Should Read This Manga 2026" list. International publishers like Elex Media picked up rights for Indonesia, while digital platforms made the chapters available globally. [edit]