Pampered and Healed by My Gorgeous Childhood Friend — With the Occasional 'Loser~' (Makezako ASMR)

The way she demands the protagonist tear off a piece of his notebook paper because she forgot hers really shows her selfish, do-whatever-she-wants side (lol). I mean, if it were loose-leaf paper I'd get it, but this girl seems like the type who'd just use the eraser on top of your mechanical pencil without asking... Starting from that kind of bratty first impression, the sense of closeness in the lovey-dovey parts had my heart racing the whole time. "W-wait, she's always like that, but she looks so cute right now...!?" Kanei Inui, who plays the heroine Hazuki, is really skilled at portraying this kind of character — no wonder, since she also voices a certain character in a game known for its crystal-clear worldview. Amazing!

The heroine of this second entry in the series is an innocent, carefree childhood friend who's sometimes a total brat! What is this?! I felt like it was just piled high with every attribute you could want! Mornings, school, walking home, and time spent at home — all with your childhood friend. The flirty back-and-forth with her, who's just naturally always by your side, completely scrambles a guy's emotions. This entry has a different charm from the first one, and it completely stole my heart!

This is a heart-racing work that perfectly captures that delicate relationship of a childhood friend — deeper than a regular friend, but not quite as deep as a lover! In the healing parts, alongside classic situations like ear cleaning and sleeping side by side, there's also a situation unique to this work — having her wash your hands for you — giving a strong sense of satisfaction and happiness! And the defining feature of this work, also referenced in the title, is the "za-ko" (loser) teasing. This is never a harsh put-down like a bratty girl looking down on you — it's more like joking around with a close friend you trust. Because the teasing comes from how much they care about each other, even people who aren't fond of that kind of teasing can enjoy this! Personally, I think the biggest highlight of this work is that there are clear moments where she's conscious of you as the opposite sex! She wants to cross the line of "just childhood friends," but can't quite take that step. When she finally does try, she gets embarrassed, and in the end hides it with a "za-ko" tease. This atmosphere is absolutely irresistible, and my heart wouldn't stop racing! (Just get married already...) I hear this is based on a novel, but you can enjoy it fully even if you don't know the source material! If you're even a little interested, please pick it up!

The balance between the childhood friend's innocent cheerfulness and her slightly devilish teasing was great — you could really feel that, even while trading light jabs, her heart was always pointed toward you, and it was so adorable. What stood out most to me was the hand-washing ASMR in Track 02! The combination of her hand and mine mixing together with the soap bubbles was a pretty niche situation, but the sound design left a strong impression. The dialogue delivery during the hand-washing was also perfectly done — she says just the right risqué things to make your heart skip a beat, and it really made sense why "za-ko" is in the title. Her sense of word choice really hit home for me. And yet, you also get glimpses of her devoted, maidenly feelings peeking through, which I really loved — personally, this was one of my favorite tracks! Also, on a purely visual note, the artwork is amazing too. The character design, which combines a childlike cuteness with a subtle sensuality, was exactly my type. If you like the childhood-friend genre, or you like a balance of pampering and light teasing, I think this will really hit the spot!

The reason I bought this work is because I love Kanei Inui's voice. I was especially looking forward to that mischievous, devilish charm — the way she teases you with "za-ko, za-ko" in her signature voice, but somehow sounds like she's having fun doing it. Rather than simply looking down on you, her "za-ko" delivered in a light, composed tone mixed generously with cuteness and affection is, I think, one of the biggest appeals of this work. (Just listening to the "za-ko" section included as a bonus track is enough to give you a real energy boost on a busy day.) However, if this work had simply ended as just a "bratty childhood friend" story, it might have been a fairly ordinary work despite its high completion quality. As the story progresses toward the second half and the emotional distance between the two shrinks, there's a flow where her pure, devoted love becomes impossible to hide, surging past 9000 and nearly blowing up the scouter — and I was deeply moved by that. Have you heard the saying, "A skilled brat also has strong mom-energy"? Wrapped in that enveloping kindness, before you know it, you're no longer dealing with a "mesugaki" (bratty girl), but have completely fallen into a state of "mega-suki" (loving her so much). That's the kind of work this is. Since I bought it at the start of the year, I've listened to it over and over on nights when I feel tired and want some quiet healing. Thanks to this work, it feels like this year is going to be one where I can take good care of my heart. Thank you so much.

I wish I had a childhood friend like this too. Being able to be lovey-dovey from morning to night, even at school — what a wonderful thing that would be. Let me be clear: if you're even slightly considering buying this, you should buy it without hesitation. You won't regret it. I don't normally read novels, but I got so swept up that I even bought the original source novel. I'm planning to buy volume 2 as well, which is scheduled for release in May. Thank you. This was a perfect 100-point work.

I bought this after hearing that a second ASMR work starring voice actress Kanei Inui was being released. At first, I was in the position of the listener feeling nervous about physical contact with a teasing childhood friend, but during the side-sleeping scene in Track 5, Hazuki Tazuruhara opens up with candid feelings about how she really feels about me (the listener) and what kind of relationship she wants, all while I'm (supposedly) asleep — though really I'm just too nervous to sleep and have my eyes closed — and that gap really drew me in. Also, since the characters' scenes and lines are easy to picture while listening, it's easy to get immersed — I felt moved and tender-hearted as I connected with Hazuki's feelings, and got excited during the more forward skinship moments. The story wraps up neatly in about 1 hour and 15 minutes, which felt well worth the price, and I was very satisfied. It also made me want to buy the original source novel, which is scheduled for release in May. I'd love for everyone to buy this and enjoy some heart-pounding time with it too.

This is a story about being teased relentlessly by a girl named Hazuki Tazuruhara, while still being lovey-dovey with her. There's a light novel source, but I think this can be fully enjoyed even by someone like me who hasn't read the original. Kinokomushi-sensei's illustrations are, as always, godlike...! The voice is by Kanei Inui. I've always thought no one can top her when it comes to playing cheeky characters, and I'm so happy that a cheeky-character ASMR starring her has come out. Inui-san's "za~ko" will eventually become a cure-all for every ailment. It worked on me. And you can get plenty of that "za~ko" here. What's great is that there's teasing basically throughout the entire work. Since the teasing is overall filled with love, it's incredibly satisfying to the heart. Carve the name "Hazuki Tazuruhara" into my body and make me hers~~~! Even while teasing you, the glimpses of pure devotion she shows now and then are also one of the heart-fluttering points. My particular favorite is the ear-cleaning part in Track 4, which gives me chills in two different senses. The word choice during the ear cleaning is wonderful. The combination of ear cleaning and whispered teasing felt so good I was practically sent to heaven. Somehow I managed to come back, though. The sounds of hand washing, rain, ear cleaning, and more all feel pleasant as ASMR, and I really enjoyed listening. A work where you can take in both love and teasing — truly excellent!

I'm not really into ASMR that much, but I bought this for the voice actress. The ASMR portions weren't overly long, so I could enjoy it as a voice drama, and I found myself gradually falling for the cheeky, teasing childhood friend without realizing it. Catchy elements like the hand-washing ASMR and the "za-ko" teasing are wrapped up in Kanei Inui's adorable voice, and gradually a sense of healing and affection wells up. After finishing it, I encountered a wonderful work that left a warm feeling of happiness lingering afterward.

This is an audio work where you feel your heart pounding and healed by Hazuki Tazuruhara, who's always full of energy toward her childhood friend (you), and occasionally quite the brat. In Track 2, during a calligraphy class, she rubs and washes your dirty hands for you — with a closeness that makes you think, "even as a childhood friend, would she really go this far?" — while cleaning off the dirt, she teases you and gives you chills. I'm personally not that into the bratty-girl genre, but this girl seems to hold back just enough with her teasing that it never crosses into being unpleasant, so I was able to listen all the way through without ever feeling bad. So even those who think "bratty-girl characters aren't for me" should be fine buying this! In Track 5, they hug each other and lie down together as she pours out her feelings for you while gently petting you to soothe you. The psychological dialogue makes good use of the setting that they've been childhood friends since kindergarten, and it's written with great care. Inui-san's performance was also wonderful — a gentle performance that reminisces about the past while still conveying real affection.