Kore ga Koi na Wake ga Nai

Kaoru Iida is known for his cold demeanor and relentless work ethic, but beneath his composed exterior lies a vulnerability that is painfully exposed when a younger underclassman rejects his feelings. Left reeling from the emotional blow, Kaoru finds his world unexpectedly upended by the arrival of Yuzuru Yanagi, a tall, athletic member of the school's sports club who identifies as completely straight. Despite this, Yuzuru approaches Kaoru with an intense and startling confession, declaring that it was love at first sight while bizarrely begging to be treated like absolute trash. This fervent, masochistic declaration leaves Kaoru deeply conflicted and unsure of how to navigate such an overwhelming display of passion. Struggling to reconcile his recent heartbreak with Yuzuru’s aggressive devotion, he ultimately rationalizes the situation through a pragmatic lens. Concluding that they are both young men with physical needs, Kaoru agrees to meet with Yuzuru on a daily basis. What begins as a calculated arrangement to satisfy their mutual desires soon forces Kaoru to confront the complicated boundaries between casual encounters and genuine affection, setting the stage for an unconventional relationship neither of them anticipated.