

Springtime is Short, Fall in Love, Boys.
2023-04-26 · 30 min / episode · ★ 5.0
Follow the lives and romantic pursuits of four high school boys, who all have no experience with romance.
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- J Storm, Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Ended
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Iwasaki TaishoHidaka Taiyo
Nasu YutoMinazuki Ao
Fujii NaokiOda Ikuto
ISSEIShikura Toma
Riko NagaseTachibana Hiiragi
KanonMakabe Rika
Yuuka SuzukiMinazuki Beni
Rio KomiyaSugiyama
Ryuji SatoManager
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