Haganai: Black Hotpot Gives Girls a Bad Smell

Transfer student Hasegawa Kodaka can’t seem to find his footing at his new school, and his blond hair only fuels rumors that he’s trouble. His luck shifts when he encounters the sharp-tongued loner Yozora, caught enthusiastically chatting with her imaginary friend, Tomo. With neither of them able to claim a real social circle, they strike on a practical solution: start a club and bring others like them together.

Thus the Neighbours’ Club (Rinjinbu) is born—an after-school haven for students short on friends. As more isolated classmates drift in, the group takes on everyday “friendship practice” through shared activities like cooking and games, even as clashing personalities and awkward social skills test whether they can truly become close.