Itazura na Kiss is a classic romantic comedy shoujo manga centered on Kotoko Aihara, a cheerful but academically weak girl who falls hopelessly in love with Naoki Irie, a cold, handsome genius with top grades and zero interest in romance. After a freak accident destroys Kotoko’s home, fate forces her to live under the same roof as Irie, turning unrequited love into a long-term battle of persistence, growth and emotional endurance. Spanning high school, university and adulthood, the story explores how love evolves over time, highlighting personal development, insecurity, marriage and the realities of adult relationships. Known for its iconic opposites-attract dynamic, slow-burn romance, comedic misunderstandings and emotionally rewarding payoff, Itazura na Kiss attracts readers searching for classic shoujo romance, tsundere male leads, unrequited love stories, cohabitation romance and long-form relationship narratives. Often compared to Hana Yori Dango, Kimi ni Todoke, Lovely★Complex and Skip Beat!, it stands as one of the most influential romance manga of all time with countless adaptations worldwide.

🔎 **Keywords:** Itazura na Kiss manga, classic shoujo romance, unrequited love manga, genius male lead romance, cohabitation romance story, Kotoko Aihara, Naoki Irie

**Meta Description:** Itazura na Kiss is a classic shoujo romance manga following a clumsy girl’s lifelong love for a cold genius, from high school to adulthood.

**Alternate Titles:** Itazura na Kiss / イタズラなKiss / Mischievous Kiss / Playful Kiss / Itazura na Kiss manga english