Kodomo no Omocha  

Kodocha: Sana's Stage, Child's Toy, こどものおもちゃ, Kodocha, Il giocattolo dei bambini, Rossana

Sana Kurata is a young actress who experiences various issues in school, one of the most significant being bullying from classmate Akito Hayama. Despite her outgoing and friendly personality, she works towards resolving all problems around her. Although her actions irritate Hayama, they also captivate him, while his gloomy demeanor annoys Sana but motivates her to change him. As these two contrasting individuals face challenges together, they grow closer to a shared understanding.

Kodomo no Omocha was published in English as Kodocha: Sanas Stage by Tokyopop from June 11, 2002 to November 11, 2003.