Itazura na Kiss

Since entering high school, Kotoko Aihara has dreamt of being in the same class as Naoki Irie. The challenge? Irie ranks as the top student in school, whereas Kotoko is among the lowest. Now in their third year of high school, her wish remains unfulfilled. One day, her home is destroyed, leaving her with no choice but to seek refuge at Irie's place. Living in close proximity, will their relationship remain unchanged, or evolve into something deeper? Included one-shots: Volume 1: Boku ga Naku Volume 20: Pink no Yuki ga Futtara Due to the author's sudden death, the manga "Itazura na Kiss" remains unfinished. However, the 2008 anime adaptation presents the author's intended ending, as found in her notes. Tada Kaoru had an accident while relocating with her son and husband, and she passed away approximately two and a half weeks later. The series has been published in English by Digital Manga Publishing since November 4, 2009. Media Do International/M'z Planning has been digitally publishing the series as "itazurana Kiss" since November 7, 2017.