Diary of a Female Lead: Shujinkou Nikki (2025)

THE PRACTICE DATEAoi only just started her search for the perfect boyfriend with the help of her brother, Itsuki, and her classmate, Sena, but she’s already found a prime candidate—Tokunaga, a cute volleyball club member with whom Aoi has a lot in common. Not wanting to screw up her potential romance before it even starts, she enlists Sena to go on a practice date with her—not realizing that Sena on a date is completely different from the Sena she knows from class! Will seeing this new side of Sena awaken something in Aoi?

THE SUMMER TRIPWhen Aoi’s family goes on a glamping trip over summer vacation, it could be the opportunity Aoi needs to sort out her growing feelings for Sena. That is, until her mom invites Sena to come along! Being in such close proximity with Sena is the last thing flustered Aoi needs, but it might be an opportunity for the two to grow closer before a class seat change tears them apart again. Maybe Aoi’s new seatmate, a cool, gorgeous girl with rumors swirling around her, will distract her from heartache for a bit?

THE CONFESSIONAfter Sena discloses he can’t be “just friends” with her anymore, Aoi has no idea how to act around him, and a class hangout makes things even more awkward between the two. Being around her classmates outside of school gives Aoi the opportunity to see yet another new side of Sena, though—one that makes her heart race like never before. Is she ready to take the plunge on her perfect romance, or will she continue to deny her ever-growing feelings?

THE NEXT STEPAfter confessing her feelings to Sena, Aoi was shocked and elated to have them reciprocated in kind. The biggest hurdle—getting Itsuki on board with their relationship—has been cleared, and Aoi finds her feelings for Sena deepening day by day. Though Aoi isn’t ready to make the relationship public just yet, maybe an actual first date will boost her confidence. However, it seems rumors about Sena’s “girlfriend” are already making the rounds at school!

THE DOUBLE DATEInspired by Sena’s courage when put on the spot in front of the whole school, Aoi is determined to someday stand at his side and proclaim she’s his girlfriend to everyone. But that kind of big change takes time, so Aoi practices becoming more comfortable around Sena little by little. A double date with Itsuki and Koto helps bring Aoi out of her shell, but when Sena proposes that their next date be at his house, it might be too much for Aoi to handle!

THE SEPARATIONThings couldn’t be going better for Aoi and Sena now that they’re second-years and have gone fully public with their relationship. The one drawback is that they’re in separate classes and don’t get to spend as much time together at school. Which means Aoi has to be extra proactive in their relationship, even as her feelings for Sena grow ever stronger. But is it possible that Sena’s feelings don’t match her own?