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Is that a stalker? A weirdo? Oh, no. It's just a normal university student who's in love. He just happens to be living his life with a paper bag over his head. It does mean that he gets a lot of strange looks on campus though... In spite of his overwhelming shyness, he still manages to confess his feelings to the girl he is in love with and do his best to win her over! The girl he's crushing on, Umi, can't believe it! And things start to take an unexpected turn?! Weird yet lovable, an adorable romantic comedy that's sure to win over your heart! Source: MangaPlaza

2 Love Interests: an older university student and a year younger high school student (sophomore) FL is a 3rd year high schooler. The art is beautiful! 2020 - ? MU Description From Ikemen Manga: Natsukawa Yuna lives with her busy junior high school teacher mother and her rebellious junior high school younger sister, Nana. She has her hands full with her family, house chores, and her part-time job, but one day she meets a beautiful younger boy in the midst of trouble. The destined love to unfold everything is now in motion! Romance School Life Shoujo Slice of Life Beautiful Female Lead Kind Female Lead Older Sister First Love Handsome Male Lead Male Lead Falls in Love First Popular Male Lead High School Students Age Gap Student-Student Relationship Older Female Younger Male Slice of Life Domestic Life University Students Neighbors ROMANCE | SHOUJO SHOUNEN | MANGA W 2020s

2020: 8V

You're My Cutie, Volume 1 (2021) Madoka is obsessed with shojo manga—specifically manga that features younger, innocent guys who fall for their Sempai. So she should be thrilled when a gorgeous kohai comes to work at her father's restaurant...except he's rude and standoffish, and wants nothing to do with her. But when she protects him from some extra-pushy fans, he finds that maybe he's found someone letting his walls down for...! Source: Kodansha You're My Cutie, Volume 2 (2021) Madoka insisted she wouldn’t get a crush on Shikura-kun. But she can’t contain her feelings for him and ends up telling him that she likes him! Shikura-kun’s reaction is hard to read, and Madoka runs away before he can respond, making things pretty awkward… But then Shikura-kun tells her he doesn’t want her to avoid him?! It’s not fair to send mixed signals like that! What will become of these two now that Madoka has confessed? Source: Kodansha You're My Cutie, Volume 3 (2022) Madoka likes Shikura-kun, a younger guy who acts hot and cold. When she plucks up the courage to confess her crush, he says he wants to think it over and keeps her waiting! Madoka tells him honestly how she feels again, asks him out to a summer festival, and continues to show off her good points, refusing to get discouraged. And now finally, Shikura-kun says he wants to talk?! She’s both excited and nervous to hear his reply! Can she and Shikura-kun be together like they have been?! Source: Kodansha You're My Cutie, Volume 4 (2022) Shikura-kun said yes to Madoka and they've started going out! But now that they're together, Shikura-kun's face is suddenly full of swoon-worthy expressions?! The pair have shared their first kiss (since they started dating) when Koga-kun reappears! It feels like a storm is on the horizon! Will it still be smooth sailing for these two?! Source: Kodansha You're My Cutie, Volume 5 (2023) Madoka and Shikura-kun's relationship is now officially parent approved. And Momoki-kun seems pleased to be called by his first name! With no complaints or worries to speak of, things are going great for the two! But Koga-kun can't contain his feelings for Madoka, and now he's making a move?! Will Madoka find herself torn between two cute guys?! Her heart will not be swayed! ...Right? Source: Kodansha You're My Cutie, Volume 6 (2023) Koga-kun has declared war on Shikura-kun, and tensions are simmering under the surface! Koga-kun is making advances on Madoka, and to prevent them from being alone together, Shikura-kun is doing his best to keep him in check. But then Koga-kun manages to steal Madoka away by car? What will be the outcome of this love triangle? Source: Kodansha You're My Cutie, Volume 7 (2024) After overcoming the trial (Koga-kun), Shikura-kun has become more honest and proactive. He’s so cute! But after he found out what type of guy Madoka’s into, he started acting a bit strange. Maybe he didn’t like being called cute?! So, she started thinking that maybe she shouldn’t call him that… But, every second of every minute of every day, he’s just so cute! She can’t help it!! What’ll happen to them when they have their first misunderstanding?! Source: Kodansha You're My Cutie, Volume 8 (2024) The new year just began and Shikura-kun is too cute! As Madoka pushes him down and wonders, “Who raised him to be like this…?” his parents suddenly appear! Then, she’s suddenly invited to his parents’ house…?! The roots for Shikura-kun’s “cuteness” are revealed in his hometown!! And what’s more, Shikura-kun’s childhood friend also shows up and a battle breaks out between him and Madoka?! Source: Kodansha ----------------------------------------------------------- Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/series/youre-my-cutie INKR: https://comics.inkr.com/title/2344-you-re-my-cutie?utm_source=mud

2024 Review: Read up to chapter 2. This seems to be in the Heian period, and no, I haven't read the raws. I find this story rather interesting to read. This is the classic gender bender masculine ML with bishounen features tropes who will become the FL's knight in shining armor whenever necessary. Power couple. Palace life isn't easy, after all. Other info: FL is 2 years older than ML. She's a merchant while the ML is a minister (not sure how accurate the translation is about him being a PM). Although they got married for political reasons i.e. a marriage of convenience, I expect them to progress in their romantic life and married life like a normal couple. -------------------------------------------------- 2020 - ?: 6V+

-------------------------------- KODANSHA SUMMARY My Darling Next Door, Volume 1 (2021) Ririka thinks she must be missing out—after all, what high school girl isn't obsessed with romance? But when a young, handsome salaryman moves in next door, she realizes she may just be able to understand the appeal of crushes, after all... Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-1/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 2 (2021) The more Ririka gets to know her new neighbor Hinocchi, the more she falls for him. But he's an office worker who's five years older than her! Ririka wants to change her position from little sister to romantic interest, but Hinnochi's unconscious charm keeps her at its mercy…! Check out volume 2 of this love story between a gyaru and her white collar neighbor!! Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-2/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 3 (2021) Ririka’s hopelessly in love with her next-door neighbor, Hinocchi. Even though she wants to keep taking things slow, her one-sided affections come pouring out—right in front of him! On Hinocchi’s part, although he handled her like a responsible adult at first, his true feelings gradually come to light as Ririka’s keep growing stronger! Will they take things a step beyond being “just neighbors”…?! Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-3/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 4 (2022) Just when Ririka works up the nerve to tell Hinocchi how she feels about him, he turns her down. Heartbroken and in shock, Ririka embarks on her school trip to Hokkaido… In a crazy turn of events, she runs into Hinocchi, who’s there on a business trip. As they look at out at the nighttime view of the city, they’re able to talk frankly about their feelings. Upon returning, Ririka finds that both Hinocchi’s birthday and Christmas are quickly closing in… along with the distance between her and Hinocchi! Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-4/ My Darling Next Door, Volume 5 (2022) Hinocchi and Ririka both have feelings for each other, but they’ve agreed to keep things platonic until she graduates in six months. Even kissing is off the table! Hoping to still find ways to kindle their romance, Ririka plans a date at his house. Hinocchi has trouble holding himself back, but knowing that he feels that strongly about her only makes Ririka like him more. Finally, the two get to go on a real date! Ririka is over the moon, but it seems Hinocchi has some bad news… Kodansha: https://kodansha.us/product/my-darling-next-door-5/