Boy Meets Maria

In this single-issue manga from Seven Seas Entertainment, a high school student finds his world upended when he falls in love with a charismatic actor in the school's drama club—only to discover that the object of his affection is secretly a boy. Writer and artist Koyama Aiko crafts a tender, emotionally charged exploration of identity and first love, delivering a compact but resonant story that lingers long after the final page. Though brief, Boy Meets Maria stands out for its nuanced handling of gender and romance within the shojo genre.