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The World Best Boyfriend
A fake romance born to protect a friendship leads to an unexpectedly real love.
Author: Umi Ayase
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About the Manga
The World Best Boyfriend, also known as Ideal Boyfriend, is a popular shojo manga series created by Umi Ayase. The protagonist, Yusa, has a preference for assertive guys and harbors a secret crush on a senior member of the school basketball team.
When Yusa discovers that her close friend Nanami also likes the same senior, she chooses friendship over romance and claims she already has someone else in mind. Sensing her dilemma, her quiet and calm classmate Kaede Haruta offers to play the role of her fake boyfriend.
Although Haruta appears detached at first glance, he consistently treats Yusa with genuine consideration and unexpected tenderness. As they navigate various high school events together under their romantic pretense, Yusa finds her feelings swaying towards Haruta.
The narrative elegantly balances comedic misunderstandings with endearing romantic growth across its multi-volume run. It remains one of Umi Ayase's most celebrated romantic works in the shojo demographic.
Key Highlights
- The classic fake-dating trope is given a refreshing spin through realistic communication and mutual respect.
- Kaede Haruta's gap-charm as a relaxed yet immensely caring male lead creates constant flutter-worthy moments.
- The story showcases strong female friendship where characters support each other rather than fighting over love.
- Beautifully illustrated scenes capture the subtle emotional shifts as pretenses turn into genuine romance.
Recommended For
- Readers who love the fake-dating trope in high school romance manga.
- Fans of calm, reassuring male protagonists who display subtle yet profound affection.
- Shojo manga enthusiasts seeking a complete 7-volume series with romantic depth and charm.
Reading Tips
- Observe Haruta's facial expressions when acting as Yusa's boyfriend to spot early signs of his true feelings.
- Pay attention to the interactions between Yusa and Nanami to appreciate the depth of their female friendship.
- Look out for school festival and trip arcs where the couple's relationship reaches significant turning points.
Publication Facts
- Serialized in Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret magazine from August 2016 to August 2018 issues.
- The complete series has been collected into 7 tankobon volumes under Shueisha's Margaret Comics label.
- The manga received a drama CD adaptation included in an issue of Bessatsu Margaret featuring voice actor Junya Enoki.
Official Sources & References
- Wikipedia Ideal Boyfriend (Manga) Articlehttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%90%86%E6%83%B3%E7%9A%84%E3%83%9C%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A4%E3%83%95%E3%83%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89
- Shueisha S-MANGA Ideal Boyfriend Volume 1 Official Pagehttps://www.s-manga.net/items/contents.html?isbn=978-4-08-845672-0
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