Asatte ni Kiss

For years, Akihisa Hase endured relentless bullying simply because of his passionate otaku interests. When his father's job requires a sudden transfer, Akihisa is presented with the perfect opportunity to leave his painful past behind. Eager for a fresh start at a new school, he makes a deliberate effort to change his appearance and conceal his true hobbies from his classmates. However, his carefully constructed facade is put to the test when he stumbles upon a volume of his favorite manga while exploring the campus. Completely captivated by the book, he drops his guard entirely, failing to notice that its owner, Yuu Onozuka, is standing right there witnessing him in his unfiltered otaku state. Convinced that his secret is ruined, Akihisa braces for the worst. To his surprise, Yuu reacts with unexpected warmth rather than judgment, and the two quickly form a genuine friendship. Just as Akihisa begins to feel comfortable in his new life, an inexplicable complication arises. Without warning or explanation, Yuu starts kissing him at random moments. Left entirely bewildered by these sudden, wordless gestures, Akihisa finds himself struggling to understand his new friend's true intentions.