My Idol Sits The Next Desk Over 3

Her smile, shining dazzlingly bright…Her voice, boldly resounding throughout the large venue…Her brave figure, dashing through the colorful light sticks—Sakiko’s idol is just too precious! Her classmate Tanaka-kun threw all caution aside and confessed his crush to Chihiro (after Sakiko and Maaya drove him to do it). Convinced a plain guy like himself would be a nobody in her eyes, he charged ahead, prepared for certain rejection. But did Chihiro’s cheeks really just turn red?! And will Sakiko sort out her inner turmoil about the idol she adores also being her friend?

Chiro-chan is a world-class idol...at least, to Sakiko Manaka, your run-of-the-mill hard-core idol fan. So when Chiro—real name Chihiro—ends up sitting next to her in school, Sakiko's world is turned upside-down, and all her brain cells vanish. After all, how can she concentrate when her absolute fav is just inches away?! But she needs to be on her A-game, because she may not be the only one who is totally gaga for Chihiro...

Sakiko ended up in the same class and in the seat right next to her beloved idol, Chihiro-chan. Chihiro-chan became her friend and that’s how they spent the days together. Sakiko was still a bundle of butterflies, but little by little, she began to feel more comfortable around her. Then came Spring Sunshine’s surprise concert. Chiro-chan the idol was different than the Chihiro-chan she saw in the classroom, and her powerful performance brought tears to Sakiko’s eyes. She’s supposed to be her friend, but she reveres her too much to treat her as just that! From the class sports tournament to an after-school picnic, the calendar is full of school events!

Chihiro is appearing in a TV drama, so she’s supposed to be practicing her acting. But is Maaya really going to kiss her?! Witnessing Maaya’s affection for Chihiro, Sakiko feels a tangle of emotions. Meanwhile, Chihiro is shocked when she sees the script and her part! Sakiko and Maaya are glad their idol’s career is taking off, but it’s complicated…things aren't so simple in Volume 5!

Chihiro is taking a break from her job, and it's hard to know what to say to her. And Sakiko has been awkward around her since she stepped back from her idol work. Then there's Maaya, who was so desperate for Chihiro not to call it quits, she came clean about her unscrupulous past as a fan. What path will these three take after high school graduation? The trio's unforgettable high school days finally come to a climax!

At last, Sakiko’s summer vacation has arrived—her first since starting high school. This summer is positively packed with Spring Shine events, and she has a feeling it’s going to be awesome! But at the summer rock fest where Spring Shine is performing, she runs into Kasumi, the classmate who made fun of Chihiro before! What will go down when the hater comes face-to-face with the fan?! With Spring Shine’s solo concert, a summer festival, and Maaya’s birthday all happening too, this summer is chock-full of fun events!

Sakiko has taken a crack at her first photo contest! To become the very best idol photographer, she's putting in some serious effort! Then, while Maaya has mixed feelings about it, she and Chihiro prepare a birthday surprise for Sakiko? Every day is more exciting when your idol is around! This is girlhood at its peak, and these three are in the thick of it in Volume 6!

Providing role models of excellence for contemporary women and men and contributing to the understanding of the educational and career development of high achieving women, these autobiographical essays of seventeen women and their achievements generate a deeper appreciation of the vital role of women in the development of contemporary psychology.