Ore no Kanojo to Osananajimi ga Shuraba Sugiru

Eita Kidou has his sights set on one thing: acing his university entrance exams, and absolutely nothing—not even romance—will stand in his way. He’s perfectly content with his quiet, studious life, until a chance encounter with the school's most popular girl, Masuzu Natsukawa, upends his meticulously planned future. Suddenly, Eita finds himself entangled in a most unusual, and very public, faux relationship. But Masuzu's playful deception isn't the only challenge Eita faces. With his childhood friend, Chiwa, and other colorful characters entering the fray, his once-predictable daily life spirals into a chaotic, hilarious battle for his affections. Navigating a minefield of misunderstandings, blackmail, and blossoming feelings, Eita quickly learns that even the most academically focused plans can be derailed by the unpredictable whims of youth.

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