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“A misunderstood bully helps an honor student, leading to an unexpected romantic connection between them.”
A Love Too Captivating
たまらないのは恋なのか
8.0
849 rank · 3,149 readers · 55 favorites
Shoujo
School
Boys Love
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Synopsis
A misunderstood bully helps an honor student, leading to an unexpected romantic connection between them.
Misuzu never goes looking for fights—they just always come to him. But when he sees the local punks trying to start trouble with his classmate, honor-student Kitahara, he can't help himself from stepping in. Ever since, Kitahara has been following Misuzu everywhere, trying to get to know this so-called bully who is actually much sweeter than he seems. All Misuzu wants is to be left alone...at first. But soon, something begins to blossom between the two—something that may just prove too captivating to resist. (Source: Kodansha USA)
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Community consensus
Derived from 2 sampled reviews
9.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9.5
mode 9
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Running avg · Feb 2026 → Apr 2026
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “This manga is a stunning hidden gem featuring some of the most gorgeous art I have ever seen in the BL genre and a refreshing, unique dynamic between the lead characters. While I wish Kitahara’s...”
- 9 “This manga is a refreshing, non-toxic take on the genre, featuring splendid art and deeply developed characters who share a beautifully paced, fluffy slow-burn romance. While the nerd-delinquent...”
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A Manga Publication
- Published Jul 2023 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M70098 catalog