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Gazing at the Star Next Door

Gazing at the Star Next Door , also known as Stella Next to Me, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ammitsu. It began serialization in Kodansha's shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Friend in January 2022. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theaters in August 2025.

Synopsis
Chiaki Amano has long held romantic feelings for her childhood friend Subaru Hiiragi. Her problem is that Subaru has gotten into acting, and is becoming progressively famous, making her want to abandon said feelings. However, due to how close they often are she still clings on to these feelings for Subaru. ==Characters==
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Manga Written and illustrated by Ammitsu, Gazing at the Star Next Door began serialization in Kodansha's manga magazine Bessatsu Friend on January 13, 2022. Its chapters have been compiled into nine volumes as of December 2025. Live-action film A live-action film adaptation was announced on December 12, 2024. The film was directed by Hana Matsumoto from a screenplay by Sawako Kawamitsu. It premiered in Japanese theaters on August 22, 2025. The film's theme song is "Itsumo Tonari de" (Always By My Side) performed by Fantastics from Exile Tribe. ==Reception==
Reception
The series was nominated for the 49th Kodansha Manga Award in the category in 2025. It has also been nominated for the 50th edition in 2026 in the same category. ==References==
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