Chie Aru Koibito

Ushidome and Shirakaba are the brilliant class representatives of their school, known for approaching every situation with strict logic and rationality. Their peers constantly praise them as an ideal couple, yet Shirakawa firmly dismisses any notion of romance, declaring that she does not have a single second to spare for love. Her blunt rejection leaves Ushidome genuinely stunned, but rather than admitting his feelings, he stubbornly insists that he is in no position to fall in love either—a response that unexpectedly irritates her. Despite their outward composure, both students are acutely aware of each other's presence, and the carefully maintained walls of reason they rely on begin to crumble. What follows is a compelling romantic comedy about two exceptional honor students who refuse to be honest about their growing attraction. Instead of embracing their emotions, they find themselves tormented by desires they desperately try to suppress, leading their logical facades toward total collapse. This volume also includes four additional bonus chapters.