01① Life-Sized Romance Depiction
The awkwardness of early dating and the process of reconciling each other's values are delicately depicted with high relatability.
From episode 1, the protagonist couple starts dating—the depiction embodying the "emotional busyness" of a new relationship is irresistible 💖
02② Deep Character Psychology
The careful depiction of how Suzuki's "brightness that tends to read the room" and Tani's "quiet conviction" complement each other.
The conversation flow and tempo are praised as modern and interesting, with deep dialogue about human relationships being a charm ✨
03③ Excellent Supporting Character Portrayal
The friends' sense of distance and love situations add depth to the story.
The relationships between characters other than the main couple—like Yamada and Nishi-san, Taira and Azuma—are also highlights 🌟
06① Early "Misses → Misunderstandings → Reconciliation"
While following classic romcom development, episodes delving into each other's inner selves increase in the latter half.
Pay attention to how the "realism" of romance deepens 💕
07② Synergy of Voice Acting and Music
Voice acting by Sayumi Suzushiro as Suzuki and Shogo Sakata as Tani.
Combined with tofubeats' music, we can expect direction that brings the original's delicate emotions to life 🎤
08③ Supporting Characters' Love Stories
Yamada and Nishi-san's confession timing, Taira and Azuma's relationship—supporting characters' romances are also highlights.
Looking forward to how they'll be directed in the anime 💫
09④ Future Path and Career Struggles
Tani's choice of preferred school and Suzuki's anxiety—struggles about the future unique to high schoolers are also depicted.
Guaranteed empathy with worries born precisely because they care for each other 📚
10⑤ Culmination to Completion
The original is complete at 8 volumes.
The ending where they grow while respecting each other's "individuality" satisfies readers with a happiness-leaning conclusion 🌈
11① Meeting and One-Sided Love
Suzuki is an energetic girl with a habit of "going along with others."
She has a one-sided love for classmate Tani.
Tani is reserved but has his own thoughts—Suzuki is attracted to that 💖
12② Start of Dating
The two gradually close the distance between them.
The process of understanding each other while experiencing small conflicts due to different values and others' intervention is the story's center 🌟
13③ Friends' Romances
Yamada has a one-sided love for Nishi-san and keeps missing the timing to confess.
Taira and Azuma's relationship also gradually progresses, with each couple's story depicted in parallel 💕
14④ Growth and Struggles
Through seasonal events like Christmas, birthdays, and cherry blossom viewing, the two's bond deepens.
However, anxious feelings also arise from class changes and entrance exams 📅
15⑤ Worries About Future Path
At a study session at Tani's house, Suzuki finds past exam papers for a different university than his preferred school.
Suzuki's figure worrying whether she's narrowing his choices is depicted 📖
16⑥ Toward Completion
Lands at an ending where they grow while respecting each other's "individuality."
The original is complete, with a happiness-leaning conclusion that satisfies readers 🌈
17🌸 Suzuki Miyu (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro)
Bright and caring but has a habit of suppressing herself due to concern about others' opinions.
The courage to take a step forward in love is her theme.
Her figure struggling to express her feelings for Tani evokes empathy 💖
18🌙 Tani Yusuke (CV: Shogo Sakata)
Quiet and calm but has his own thoughts and a strong core.
Has the opposite personality from Suzuki and plays a complementary role.
Insensitive to subtle feelings of others, a person who somehow seems to complete the world by himself 🌟
19☀️ Yamada (CV: Anji Iwata)
Looks a bit frivolous and carefree, but inside he's a really honest and kind good guy.
Has a one-sided love for Nishi-san and keeps missing the timing to confess 😊
20📖 Nishi-san (CV: Kokoro Omori)
A reserved personality who can't muster the courage to take a step forward.
Her figure gradually closing the distance with Yamada is depicted 📚
