Miageru ni wa Chika Sugiru, Hanarete Kurenai Takase-san

Mizuki Shimono becomes withdrawn after being rejected by a girl due to his short height. Despite this, Nao Takase, a tall, kind, and popular girl, keeps approaching him. She appears confident and composed, yet acts childishly at times by naming and hugging stuffed animals without concern for others' opinions. Mizuki finds it hard to understand why she would be interested in someone like him. As he looks up to her, he feels a sense of closeness. The story explores their growing connection, highlighting how despite a 20-centimeter height gap, they feel emotionally close.