僕の心のヤバイやつ [Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu]

From 2018 onward, Akita Shoten’s Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu follows the unlikely bond between a gloomy, introverted middle school boy and the popular, sunny classmate he initially resents. Writer-artist Norio Sakurai crafts a tender, slow-burn romantic comedy that subverts the typical "opposites attract" dynamic with genuine emotional depth and awkward, heartfelt humor. Its quiet exploration of adolescent insecurity and connection has made it a standout in contemporary shōnen manga.