A Yuri Love Story That Begins with Getting Dumped in a Dream Vol. 1

Twice shy and loyal, Tsukushi's world shifts when a dream of being rejected by her best friend Hinoka unsettles her. A Yuri romance framed as a friends-to-lovers story, A Yuri Love Story That Begins with Getting Dumped in a Dream Vol. 1 is the inaugural volume in the series A Yuri Manga That Starts With Getting Rejected in a Dream, and it follows Tsukushi as she reevaluates the depth of their bond and confronts whether Hinoka's feelings mirror her own. Hijiki, a Japanese manga creator, debuts in English with this first volume, delivering crisp art and a tender, reflective narrative that blends sentiment with humor. The book explores the line between dream and reality, and whether a premonition might become a spark that changes their relationship. With 144 pages of expressive artwork, the volume invites readers into a tender, evolving romance that starts with heartbreak and may blossom into love.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Enjoys slow-burn, friends-to-lovers Yuri romances with emotional nuance.
• Reads LGBTQ+ romance stories that center friendship and self-discovery.
• Loves character-driven storytelling with expressive manga art.
• Is curious about new Japanese creators making English-language debuts.