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I Want to Hold Aono-kun so Badly I Could Die

Aono-kun ni Sawaritai kara Shinitai ; I Want to Die Because I Want to Touch Aono ; 青野くんに触りたいから死にたい ; 想要觸碰青野君所以我想死 ; 아오노 군과 닿고 싶으니까 죽고 싶어

Rating Star 9.00

Author: Umi Shiina

Status: Ongoing

I Want to Hold Aono-kun so Badly I Could Die (青野くんを抱きしめたい気持ちで死にそう, Aono-kun wo Dakishimetai Kimochi de Shinisou) is a hauntingly intimate romance manga that follows a narrator consumed by an overwhelming longing for the quiet, enigmatic Aono-kun; set across school corridors, late-night trains, and stolen moments, the story turns ordinary slices of life into intense emotional pressure as every glance and small kindness becomes fuel for aching desire. The series excels at portraying obsession with nuance—showing how deep affection can be comforting yet corrosive, how nostalgia and fantasy reshape memory, and how the narrator’s internal monologue oscillates between sweetness, anxiety, and self-doubt. Delicate, expressive artwork amplifies the emotional weight, while realistic dialogue grounds the characters so their vulnerabilities feel genuine rather than melodramatic. For readers who appreciate psychological depth, bittersweet yearning, and romance that leans toward introspection rather than spectacle, this manga offers a slow-burn, unforgettable experience. Note: the title is also the primary keyword to target.