Pocha Musume wa Koakuma Move ga Yamerarenai

Sixteen-year-old Mayoi Tsukiyono is a second-year student at Oujibaru High School and a dedicated member of the school’s Library Committee. Despite her quiet role behind the scenes, she harbors a deep affection for a younger student named Haru Amagi. Whenever she finds herself in his presence, Mayoi instinctively adopts the persona of a playful, clingy "little devil," teasing him relentlessly. However, this flirtatious behavior is not born out of natural confidence or personal preference, but rather out of sheer necessity. Beneath her mischievous act lies a deeply insecure teenager who struggles with her self-image. Mayoi is acutely aware of her chubby figure and suffers from low self-esteem, convinced that her true self is entirely unappealing to the boy she admires. Believing she could never capture Haru's attention as her genuine self, she relies on this exaggerated persona as a protective shield. It is the only way she feels capable of bridging the gap between them and engaging in conversation without being paralyzed by her own insecurities. Thus unfolds the heartfelt story of a young woman trapped between her authentic identity and the character she has created. Unable to drop the facade for fear of losing her connection to Haru, Mayoi finds herself caught in an exhausting cycle, playing the part of the irresistible little devil because she simply cannot bring herself to stop.