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Haruka

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Haruka Shinozaki is a shy, kind-hearted high school boy who finally musters the courage to confess to his crush, only to discover that his new girlfriend Akiho has some wildly misconceived notions about relationships. Despite his popularity with girls, Haruka remains oblivious to their attention as he navigates the comically awkward situations that arise from his girlfriend's earnest but misguided attempts at being the perfect partner.

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