Itazura Na Kiss Episode 1 Anime Review

Naoki Irie stopped two steps from the bottom. His eyes swept over Kotoko—her messy hair, the faded jeans, the slightly bewildered expression—with the exact same detached interest he’d given the fallen lunchbox.

It was the same every year. While Kotoko had barely scraped into Class 1 (the lowest tier), Naoki Irie, the school’s solitary prince, reigned supreme in Class A. He was tall, devastatingly handsome, and as emotionally accessible as a brick wall. He had never spoken a single word to her. To him, she was probably just part of the furniture. itazura na kiss episode 1 anime

This wasn’t just a crush anymore. This was war. Naoki Irie stopped two steps from the bottom

Then, a tall, lean figure descended the stairs. He was carrying a textbook and wearing a simple gray t-shirt. While Kotoko had barely scraped into Class 1

Her father smiled sheepishly. “Ah… about that. I called an old friend from college. He and his family have a huge traditional house. They’ve offered to let us stay.”

But Kotoko wasn't listening. Her eyes were glued to the single name at the very top of the ranking list for the national mock exam.