Ore no Aoharu wa Watasanai

To the rest of his classmates, Subaru is the effortlessly cool prince of the school's most popular social circle. In reality, however, he is a remarkably pure-hearted boy with an obsessive secret: he is a massive fan of shoujo manga. Treating these romance comics as his personal guidebook, Subaru dedicates himself to emulating their male leads, carefully orchestrating every interaction to craft the flawless, idealized youth he has always dreamed of experiencing. His meticulously planned high school life faces an unexpected threat when Jinnai, a childhood friend and the sole person aware of his true nature, suddenly transfers into his class. Determined to protect his carefully constructed image, Subaru resolves to keep Jinnai at arm's length, silently vowing not to let anyone interfere with his pursuit of the perfect romantic narrative. Yet, despite his unwavering dedication to following the tropes of his favorite stories, Subaru finds his own script unraveling in ways he never anticipated. Whenever he is around Jinnai, his heart races uncontrollably, mirroring the very heroines he reads about in his beloved manga. As his feelings defy his expectations, Subaru must navigate the confusing gap between the fictional romance he idolizes and the genuine emotions stirring within him.