Awkward Romance: Takumi's Strange Behavior
There is some fresh news for those who enjoy a good rom-com manga. Volume 1 of Hiwako Fuyuta's popular work, Koisuru Takumi-kun is acting strange, was officially released as an e-book on February 27th. The release comes under forcs' label Jimite, and fans are already talking about how this story brings a unique twist to the usual childhood friend dynamic. It is one of those stories where you just can't help but feel a bit bad for the hero because of how much he struggles with his own feelings.
Meet the Perfectly Handsome but Disappointing Idol
The story focuses on Takumi Shiratori, a guy who is basically living the dream on paper. He is perfectly handsome, exceptionally talented in both academics and martial arts, and everyone at school calls him an idol. But there is a catch. Despite being so "perfect," he is completely obsessed with his first love, who also happens to be his childhood friend, Nanaho. Whenever he is around her, his brain just stops working properly. He is so focused on her that his thoughts become totally blank, making him act quite weird compared to his usual cool persona.
On the other hand, we have Nanaho, who is quite an active and energetic girl. However, she is also incredibly insensitive when it comes to Takumi's obvious feelings. See, Nanaho is totally obsessed with her favorite real-life idol, Kurumin. For her, Takumi is just the guy next door, and she has basically zero interest in him romantically. This creates a very funny and Koisuru Takumi-kun is acting strange dynamic that keeps the readers hooked.
A Series of Unexpected Misunderstandings
Takumi really wants Nanaho to look up to him and see him in the same light as her favorite idol. To achieve this, he starts trying to imitate Nanaho’s ideals. He thinks that if he becomes more like the type of guy she admires, she might finally notice him. But because he is so awkward about it, his efforts usually backfire. Instead of winning her over, he ends up creating a massive web of unexpected misunderstandings. This is exactly why Koisuru Takumi-kun is acting strange is such a fun read; it’s a romantic comedy where a "disappointingly" good-looking guy and an insensitive girl constantly cross paths in the most chaotic ways possible.
- Release Date: February 27th
- Format: E-book
- Genre: Romantic Comedy / Rom-Com
- Main Characters: Takumi Shiratori and Nanaho
The manga beautifully captures the frustration of one-sided love while keeping the tone light and humorous. It’s quite relatable for anyone who has ever felt their brain turn into mush in front of their crush. If you are looking for something lighthearted with great art, you should definitely check this out.
