One morning, while on his way to school, a second-year high school student named Ryo Takamori rescued his childhood friend, Hina Fushimi, from a sexual harasser on a crowded train. Despite their differences in appearance and popularity, as well as the fact that they hadn't spoken since middle school, Hina developed feelings for the oblivious Ryo. The story is a romantic comedy with no stress, featuring sweet moments and zero tension.
Chikan Saresou ni Natteiru S-kyuu Bishoujo wo Tasuketara Tonari no Seki no Osananajimi datta began as a web novel on Shousetsuka ni Narou on May 21, 2019. SB Creative has released a revised version of the series with new illustrations since February 14, 2020 under its GA Bunko label.The series has been published in English as The Girl I Saved on the Train Turned Out to Be My Childhood Friend by Yen Press under the Yen On imprint since November 30, 2021.