Katsuai: Dakaretai

This romantic manga anthology explores the emotional complexities of young love through four interconnected stories. In the titular tale, Misao has only been dating the notorious playboy Tsukasa for a week. Though she loves him deeply, her inexperience leaves her terrified of physical intimacy. Another story follows Chizu, a petite and boyish girl who desperately wishes to appear more alluring so that the handsome Miyabi will see her as a woman rather than a younger brother, much to the dismay of her best friend Ayane. The collection also delves into the struggles of Rei and Misaki, whose nearly year-long relationship is tested when Misaki's job transfers him to another town. After he cancels a highly anticipated date, a heartbroken Rei gets drunk and wakes up beside a stranger, forcing her to question if their romance can survive her secret. Finally, Futaba’s devastating experience with a manipulative senior leaves her feeling hopeless after losing her virginity to his lies. When a kind young man named Haruka saves her from drowning, his gentle presence slowly begins to heal her past wounds, though she wonders if his warmth is truly genuine. Notably, these narratives share a universe, featuring appearances by characters like Miyabi as a child in Rei's story.