Admiring Your Innocence

"Admiring Your Innocence" is a romance manga anthology serialized in Betsucomi and Deluxe Betsucomi between 2012 and 2014. The titular story follows a young student grappling with an undeniable and rapidly growing affection for her teacher. Unable to conceal her deepening emotions, she quietly realizes that this secret admiration may very well be her first true love. Alongside the main narrative, the collection features several other romantic short stories exploring various facets of youthful affection. These include "The Devil and Candy," "Love Letter From Mike," "Kanji's New Year's Gift," and "First Love Three Years Later." Together, these tales form a cohesive compilation centered on tender, heartfelt moments and the bittersweet nature of unspoken feelings.