Nameless Asterism
Nameless Asterism is a Japanese yuri manga written and illustrated by Kina Kobayashi. It was serialized online via Square Enix's Gangan Online website from 2015 to 2017, and is licensed for English-language release by Seven [Seas Entertainment].
Synopsis
Tsukasa, Nadeshiko, and Mikage have been best friends since they began junior high, however Tsukasa she has been keeping secret for almost a year; she has a crush on Nadeshiko. Not wanting to disrupt the group, Tsukasa resigns to keep her crush a secret but the situation becomes more complex when she discovers that Nadeshiko actually has a crush on Mikage. Tsukasa struggles with her desire to support her friend as it conflicts with her own feelings. All the while Mikage too has a secret of her own that she can't share with anyone.Characters
Tsukasa ShiratoriNadeshiko Washio
'''Mikage Kotooka'''
Media
Manga
Reception
Nameless Asterism generally received positive reviews. Otaku USA recommended the first volume, praising its strong start and noting that "drama arises naturally and nothing feels forced." Anime News Network gave volume's 1 and 2 an overall B+ rating, noting that the series was off to good start and that it really understood its characters and setting, as well as praising the Kina Kobayashi for avoiding melodrama as they "shows a clear understanding of the fact that what seems ridiculous in hindsight at the time is actually of the utmost importance."In 2019, it was included in the Young Adult Library [Services Association]'s list of "Great Graphic Novels for Teens".