The male lead is so good! No need to pretend in front of him✨[Horimiya]

I think this is truly one of the few campus romance anime that you won't get tired of even after watching it. There are no cliché evil female leads, no repetitive dramatic conflicts, it simply portrays the purest form of liking someone during youth. At school, Hori is bright, outgoing, and popular, the perfect girl in everyone's eyes. But when she gets home, she goes without makeup, busies herself with chores, and carefully takes care of her younger brother Souta, shedding all her radiance. Miyamura is always low-key and aloof in class, seeming unapproachable to everyone. However, once he takes off his uniform, his multiple ear piercings and tattoos reveal a completely different side. Through an unexpected encounter, they witness each other's hidden sides that they don't want anyone else to see, and slowly grow closer while holding onto each other's secrets. What I find most captivating about this series is the pacing of their relationship. It progresses naturally and isn't dragged out. The confessions are straightforward, the sudden kissing scenes are heart-pounding, and even their jealousy is just a small, soft display of pique, never escalating into an ugly tug-of-war. Besides the main characters, the interactions among their group of friends are also a major highlight. Ishikawa, Yoshikawa, and the others bicker and banter, and each supporting character has their own story, never just serving as tools to accentuate the protagonists. I feel the sweetness in this series isn't deliberately manufactured; it comes from the two of them accepting each other completely, embracing even their imperfections together. It might not have a grand, dramatic plot, but it's a show that leaves you feeling warm inside. It's perfect to put on when you want to quietly enjoy a comfortable romance.