ended on a cliffhanger: The gal childhood friend (let's call her Rina or the equivalent as per your scanlation) witnessed the protagonist talking to a female classmate. Her smile didn't drop—but her eyes went dark.
If you’ve landed on this search query, you are likely already deep in the weeds of one of the most unexpectedly charming romantic comedy manga series to emerge recently. The notoriously long light novel and manga title— "Douyara Ore wa Imadoki Gal na Toshiue Osananajimi kara Gekiomo Kanjo wo Muke Rarete Iru rashii" (translated roughly as "It Seems My Modern Gal Older Childhood Friend is Directing Extreme Affection Towards Me" )—has been capturing readers' hearts with its unique twist on the "gal" and "childhood friend" tropes. ended on a cliffhanger: The gal childhood friend
This is peak content. The ".2" chapters are where the author luxuriates in the heroine's internal panic. You will read this chapter and immediately want Chapter 4.3. The notoriously long light novel and manga title—