ItaKiss

When an earthquake forces a klutzy crush into a genius's home, love becomes a hilarious house‑share experiment.

After a devastating earthquake flattens Kotoko Aihara’s newly built home, the hapless third‑year finds herself thrust into an impossible living arrangement: she must move in with Naoki Irie, the school’s resident prodigy and the smartest kid in the country. Kotoko, a clumsy, low‑grade student with a reputation for causing trouble, has been nursing a secret crush on Irie since middle school, a feeling that was only amplified when a misguided love letter she once tried to deliver landed in his hands and cemented his perception of her as a hopeless romantic. Now, forced to share a roof with the very object of her affection, she must navigate daily life under the same roof as a boy who treats emotions like equations. The series follows Kotoko’s relentless optimism as she bombards Irie with earnest, often misguided attempts to win his heart, all while dealing with a cast of eccentric friends, a meddlesome mother, and the occasional academic showdown. Each episode blends slapstick mishaps, heartfelt confessions, and the slow‑burn tension of a romance that refuses to stay in the realm of fantasy. Though Irie initially remains aloof and analytical, Kotoko’s persistence gradually chips away at his icy exterior, revealing a surprisingly tender side beneath his genius façade. "Itazura na Kiss" is a light‑hearted, school‑yard love story that proves even the most unlikely pair can find common ground when fate forces them together.

A long-running shoujo romance following a clumsy girl and a genius boy from high school through early marriage, driven by comedic misunderstandings and family chaos. The relationship dynamic involves one-sided pursuit and emotional coldness that may warrant discussion about healthy boundaries.