Koikimo, short for Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui (恋と呼ぶには気持ち悪い), is a Japanese romantic comedy illustration collection by Mogusu. It was first uploaded on Pixiv until it got an online manga serialization on Ichijinsha's Comic Pool digital manga magazine in January 2015. Eight volumes were released between January 2015 and March 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Nomad premiered on March 29, 2021, on streaming platforms and on television from April 5 to June 21, 2021.
Plot
Ryo Amakusa is a successful but womanizing businessman, and Ichika Arima, a high school girl, is best friends with his younger sister. Ichika saves Ryo from falling down a staircase on a rainy day, and she later encounters him again at his home while visiting his sister. He attempts to repay her with flirtatious advances, only to be harshly rejected. Shocked by her blunt disgust, Ryo unexpectedly falls in love with her. From then on, Ryo persistently pursues Ichika with overly direct confessions and grand romantic gestures, while Ichika continues to respond with insults and irritation. Despite her reactions, Ryo sincerely tries to change himself and prove his feelings are genuine.
Characters
- Ichika Arima (有馬一花)
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