Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata: Koisuru Metronome  

Saenai Kanojo no Sodatekata: Koisuru Metronome, 冴えない彼女〈ヒロイン〉の育てかた 恋するメトロノーム

The SaeKano novel series has inspired a spin-off that centers on the unique bond between Utaha Kasumigaoka, a renowned author, and Aki Tomoya, an average otaku. As Utaha struggles with writer's block and lack of inspiration, their relationship evolves into one marked by infatuation. Despite being assigned as her assistant at school, Aki finds himself increasingly estranged from the idol he admires.