Gazing at the Star Next Door

What do you do when your best friend (and secret crush) becomes a national darling? This story of unrequited love between a girl and her best friend, whose acting career is pulling him further and further away from her, is perfect for fans of In the Clear Moonlit Dusk and Kimi ni Todoke.

Chiaki is a perfectly ordinary teenage girl. Since childhood she has crushed on her best friend Subaru – who is now rising to become Japan's hottest young actor! As Subaru threatens to slip away from her, Chiaki faces a decision: will she finally take her chance, or leave Subaru to his adoring audience?