Too Close to Fall in Love by Akira Nakata
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This is a similar storyline to common romance plots like Marmalade Boy or Mint Chocolate except both the parents and the kids are all male. There's an additional level of separation in the relationships as well given it turns out Shizuka is adopted. Additionally, it would be shocking if their parents weren't supportive given they are interested in the same kind of relationship and lifestyle they themselves also chose. Motoya is maybe a little too pushy, but Shizuka doesn't seem to mind too much overall. Shizuka is the opposite where even when he thinks he's being assertive, he seems to have difficulty articulating anything he wants himself or believing it's okay. Not sure they really strike the correct balance just yet between shyness and domineering, but for a quick story, it has it's cute moments along with more than a little steam.
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