The protagonist is Izumi, a high school boy with a slightly unlucky, accident-prone streak. But he has a wonderful girlfriend: his classmate Shikimori. With a dazzling smile and a kind heart, she's a lovely, adorable girlfriend who always looks happy by his side.
Yet the moment Izumi lands in a pinch, Shikimori transforms into an incredibly cool "handsome girlfriend." That gap between her two sides is the show's greatest charm.
Airing from April 2022, produced by Doga Kobo. A heart-melting rom-com about the sweet, precious everyday flirting of a couple who are already in love. 💖
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① Adorable Normally, Cool in a Pinch
The gap of the adorable, dazzling-smiled Shikimori transforming into someone incredibly cool when Izumi is in danger is precious. This duality is the heart of the show.
02② Already in Love! Sweet, Flirty Daily Life
The two are dating from the start, so you can savor their sweet exchanges with zero frustration. It's precious enough to keep you grinning.
03③ Accident-Prone Izumi Is Endearing
Izumi runs into all sorts of trouble, yet his feelings for Shikimori are straightforward and devoted. His earnestness tugs at the heartstrings.
04④ Doga Kobo's Full-On Cuteness
Doga Kobo, renowned for adorable expressions and gestures, captures both Shikimori's cuteness and coolness in full. The soft palette is a treat for the eyes.
05⑤ A Colorful Cast of Friends
Lively friends like Nekozaki, Hachimitsu, Inuzuka, and Okamiya color the story. Their side episodes of love and friendship are highlights too.
06⑥ A Soothing Show Full of Preciousness
Rather than flashy incidents, the couple's happy moments themselves take center stage. A soothing rom-com that warms the heart just by watching.
07⑦ A Flipped "Protect and Protected" Dynamic
The refreshing dynamic flips the classic — the girlfriend protects the boyfriend. You'll fall for Shikimori's dependability all over again.
08⑧ Uplifting Theme Songs
The OP "Honey Jet Coaster" by Nasuo and the ED "Route BLUE" by Yuki Nakashima color the show's sweetness. They lift your spirits.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
Ahead, the sweet and precious daily life of Izumi and Shikimori continues. Through school events, dates, and lively time with friends, Shikimori's "cool" side bursts out whenever Izumi lands in a pinch. Woven with the love and friendship episodes of friends like Nekozaki, Hachimitsu, Inuzuka, and Okamiya, the couple's bond deepens further. Since the show savors happy moments themselves rather than flashy incidents, it warms your heart as you watch. You can fully enjoy the essence of a mutual-love rom-com — grinning and soothing all the way. 💖
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Izumi, a slightly accident-prone high school boy, has a wonderful girlfriend — his classmate Shikimori. With a dazzling smile and a kind heart, she's a lovely, adorable girl who always looks happy by his side. But whenever Izumi is about to trip or run into danger, Shikimori transforms into a dependable, incredibly cool "handsome girlfriend" to protect him. Already in love, the two build up sweet, ticklish everyday moments as a couple through school life and time with friends. Both Izumi and we viewers stay endlessly charmed by Shikimori, who carries both cuteness and coolness in equal measure.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Highly recommended for anyone who wants a sweet, precious, mutual-love rom-com without the frustration. Since the two are dating from the start, you can enjoy their flirting and happy daily life with peace of mind. The dynamic — flipping the classic so the girlfriend protects the boyfriend — feels refreshing, and Shikimori's coolness makes your heart flutter every time. Perfect for those who want to be thoroughly soothed by Doga Kobo's adorable animation and Shikimori's charming gap. A precious gem to watch on a night when you want to warm your heart. 💖
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- Shikimori's many cool transformation scenes, triggered each time Izumi's "bad luck" strikes.
- How the already-in-love couple's relationship deepens through events and dates.
- The side episodes of love and friendship woven by friends like Nekozaki, Hachimitsu, Inuzuka, and Okamiya.
- The true self hidden behind both Shikimori's "cute" and "cool" sides.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
— A line symbolizing the cool Shikimori who stands before Izumi in a pinch.
"Shikimori is both cute and cool — it's a problem."
— A line where Izumi's honest feelings, forever falling for her again, show through.
"Just being together is enough to make me happy."
— A line symbolizing their fulfilling relationship, content even without anything flashy.