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Jirō

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Jirō Yakuin is the shy, socially anxious male protagonist of the manga/anime series 'More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers'. Once an outgoing child, Jirō has become withdrawn and insecure due to past embarrassments, making him reluctant to pursue his long-standing crush on his childhood friend Shiori. His arranged partnership with the popular Akari Watanabe forces Jirō to confront his fears and grow as a person.

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