Blue Box, Vol. 12

A badminton guy falls for a basketball girl. Do these sports-crossed lovers have a chance?

Taiki Inomata loves badminton, but he has a long way to go before he can reach nationals. When Taiki sees upperclassman Chinatsu Kano practicing her heart out on the girls’ basketball team, he falls for her hard. After an unexpected turn of events brings the two closer together, sports might not be the first thing on their minds anymore!

Winter break is rolling in, but Taiki and Chinatsu won’t be spending it together. Despite a ski trip with his badminton buddies to keep his mind off her, Taiki holds on to the faint hope that he’ll be able to see Chinatsu before school starts again. The time apart has only intensified his feelings for her—and Taiki finally decides it’s time to act!

About the Author

Born March 28, Kouji Miura began her manga career in 2015 with the release of Aozora Lover (Blue Sky Lover). Her previously published works include Sensei, Suki Desu (I Love You, Teacher) and several one-shots. Blue Box was first published as a one-shot in 2020 before it began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump in 2021.