The Little Lies We All Tell

"The Little Lies We All Tell" (4-nin wa Sorezore Uso o Tsuku) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Madoka Kashihara. It was serialized in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine from April 2020 to March 2023. The story revolves around four seemingly ordinary middle school girls at Kashihara Girls' Academy: Rikka, Chiyo, Sekine, and Tsubasa. However, each of them harbors a monumental secret. Rikka is actually an alien, Chiyo is a former ninja, Sekine is a weak telepath, and Tsubasa is a boy pretending to be a girl. To maintain their normal school lives, they must cleverly conceal their true identities, leading to numerous amusing and chaotic situations. The series is known for its lighthearted humor and the unique contrasts between the characters. The manga was adapted into a TV anime produced by Studio Flad, which aired from October to December 2022, consisting of 11 episodes. The anime's opening theme is "Eclipse" by Nacherry, and the ending theme is "For 4 Forever" by the voice actors of the four main characters.