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Summary
When his friend finds out about the crush he’s harbored for several years, to 15-year old Asahi it seems like the world has come to an end. After Asahi’s hasty decision to break off their friendship due to his unrequited feelings, they both learn to navigate life without each other.
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Chapter 10
Lemon
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Chapter 9
A billion years away from you
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Chapter 8
Look at me, look only at me
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Chapter 7
Gone was every trace of you
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Chapter 6
Downpour, part 2.
About ‘NEXT TO YOU’
When his friend finds out about the crush he’s harbored for several years, to 15-year old Asahi it seems like the world has come to an end. After Asahi’s hasty decision to break off their friendship due to his unrequited feelings, they both learn to navigate life without each other.
The conceptualization of ‘Next to You’ started in 2021, and the comic has been in the works since 2023.
About the artist
Chicken is an illustrator and comic artist from Serbia. Her team consists of four clingy cats and a bowl of emotional support spaghetti.
Chapter index
Part 1
Chapter 1 – Downpour
Chapter 2 – Don’t leave, part 1
Chapter 3 – Don’t leave, part 2
Chapter 4 – Friends forever
Chapter 5 – It’s all so incredibly loud
Chapter 6 – Downpour, part 2
Part 2
Chapter 7 – Gone was every trace of you
Chapter 8 – Look at me, look only at me
Chapter 9 – A billion years away from you
Chapter 10 – Lemon
Playlist
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