Koi to Yobu ni wa Sasayaka desu ga

High school student Sayama Umi finds her daily life upended when her mother departs for an extended business trip, necessitating a temporary stay with the neighboring Hiroi family. This arrangement places her in close proximity to Shouya, a man eight years her senior whom she has long admired from afar. The prospect of living under the same roof as her childhood idol fills Umi with anticipation, and her heart races at the thought of finally reconnecting with the figure who has occupied her thoughts for so long. However, the reality of their reunion proves far more complex than her nostalgic fantasies had prepared her for. The Shouya she encounters is strikingly different from the idealized version preserved in her memories, presenting a personality and demeanor that challenge her preconceived notions. As Umi navigates this unexpected dissonance between past adoration and present reality, she must reconcile her romanticized image with the actual person before her, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of maturity, perception, and the subtle complexities of affection that defy simple definitions.