And Yet, You Are So Sweet (2023)

Also Known As: なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。 Na no ni, Chigira-kun ga Amasugiru Nanoni, Chigira-kun ga Amasugiru Though It’s So, Chigira-kun Is Too Sweet

Director: Shinjo Takehiko [新城毅彦]

Country: Japanese

Genres: Manga, Romance, School, Youth

Status: Completed

Date aired: 2023

Summary:

Kisaragi Maaya, 16 years old. The first love confession of her life ended in complete rejection. She vows to "never confess to someone again" in the presence of the stoic but popular Chigira-kun, while on library duty together one day. Upon meeting again, and seeing her upset while reminiscing the past, he proposes they undertake a "pretend unrequited love play". As Maaya's heart begins to heal, her thoughts turn to them getting even closer... however she definitely can't fall in love with the out-of-reach Chigira-kun...?

Adapted from the manga series "Na no ni, Chigira-kun ga Amasugiru" (なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。) by Anan Kujira (亜南くじら).