ホリミヤ [Horimiya]

A beloved Japanese romantic comedy manga serialized by Square Enix from 2012 to 2023, Horimiya follows the unlikely bond between two high school opposites: the popular, seemingly perfect Kyoko Hori and the quiet, glasses-wearing loner Izumi Miyamura. When a chance encounter reveals their hidden, authentic selves—Hori's home-focused, family-oriented life and Miyamura's cool, tattooed, and pierced persona—their connection deepens into a heartfelt romance. Written and illustrated by Hero (original webcomic) and Daisuke Hagiwara (manga adaptation), this 17-issue series is celebrated for its warm, grounded portrayal of teenage love, friendship, and the joy of discovering someone's true self beyond surface-level impressions.