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Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!

After making it through a winter break fraught with romantic tension, Ichikawa and Yamada return to school for the start of the spring term! Although disoriented to find themselves back in the classroom after the latest shift in their relationship, these two sweethearts slowly but surely discover their new equilibrium. Will they be able to accept each other’s weaknesses and progress to the next level?Series Overview: Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!

A TRULY ODD COUPLEAnna and Kyotaro–the beauty at the top of the school’s social hierarchy and the loner with severe stalker tendencies–should never have met. But the love blossoming between them has enveloped the drab mundanity of their lives and painted the world in bright new colors. What does the future hold for this improbable pair?

While Kyotaro is buried in studies for entrance exams, Yamada’s got her own high stress situation. She’s gone viral on social media! Her popularity and fame are soaring but that means security has to be tightened wherever Yamada goes. With the internet’s ever-present eyes watching her every move, Kyotaro has to carefully watch his own actions. The wrong phrase or misplaced hand could irreparably damage Yamada’s career and their relationship!

SO CLOSE, YET SO FARWinter break has arrived! Now bound only by their smartphones, Yamada and Kyotaro's relationship faces its greatest test yet. Is their budding love tough enough to survive the climate outside of school? And what does New Year's Eve hold for these two hearts yearning to beat as one?

Quirky courtship awaits in this comedy nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award--and don't miss the anime!Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!

STRANGE ATTRACTIONKyotaro is confused by his budding love for Yamada…and even more confused by the fact that she keeps approaching him! Could she know the hidden feelings in his heart? And more importantly, could these two social opposites have a chance at an actual relationship?

I’M OKAY WITH BEING HATEDRealizing their feelings for each other hasn’t changed anything for Kyotaro and Yamada. They’ve had a misunderstanding-filled date, a tearful White Day, and now it’s Kyotaro’s birthday...and they’re spending the night together?! To make matters worse, an obsessed fan of Yamada has shown up with disaster following close behind them!

Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!

After successfully sharing their feelings for each other, Kyotaro and Yamada are finally dating. Even though they’re happy fumbling through what that means together, Kyotaro can’t stop worrying. What will their first kiss be like? Where will he put his hands? What if he’s a bad kisser? On top of his relationship fears, he’s got to start seriously studying for his high school entrance exams, and Yamada has to split her time between him and shooting a new TV drama. It’s a summer full of feelings!

Quirky courtship awaits in this comedy nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award–and don’t miss the anime! Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!

Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself!