Mischievous kiss

Mischievous Kiss (originally known as the Japanese manga Itazura na Kiss by Kaoru Tada) is a classic romantic comedy about Kotoko Aihara (a cheerful, clumsy, low-ranking student) and Naoki Irie (a genius, cold, and popular upperclassman). After Kotoko is rejected by Naoki, a sudden disaster destroys her home, forcing her and her father to move into the home of Naoki's family. Living under the same roof triggers a multi-year journey of forced proximity, personal growth, and an eventual enemies-to-lovers romance.Core Premise and PlotThe Setup: Kotoko falls in love with Naoki at first sight during high school. When she hands him a love letter, he rejects her flatly because she is not smart.The Twist: An earthquake or meteor destroys Kotoko's newly built house. Her father’s old friend invites them to stay at his spacious home, which turns out to be Naoki's family house.The Dynamic: Naoki is initially icy, arrogant, and mocking of Kotoko's lack of intelligence. However, her persistent, warm, and loyal nature slowly chips away at his emotional defenses.Kinnosuke Ikezawa: Kotoko’s intensely loyal, loud-mouthed classmate who has a massive crush on her and views Naoki as his ultimate rival.Kotoko Aihara: Clumsy, airheaded, and academically challenged, but possessing an incredibly resilient, optimistic, and deeply loving spirit.Naoki Irie: Naturally brilliant at everything but emotionally detached and cold. Kotoko’s chaotic energy forces him to discover his own passions and emotions.Shigeki Irie: Naoki and Yuuki's father. He is a wealthy gaming company president who opens his home to Shigeo and Kotoko. He strongly wishes for Naoki to inherit his company.Shigeo Aihara: Kotoko's devoted, hardworking, widowed father. He operates a traditional Japanese restaurant and is childhood best friends with Shigeki Irie.Noriko Irie (Machiko): Naoki and Yuuki's energetic, eccentric mother. She acts as Kotoko’s number-one cheerleader, constantly cooking up schemes, matching outfits, and snapping hidden photos to push Kotoko and Naoki together.Yuuki Irie: Naoki's cynical younger brother. Like Naoki, he is incredibly smart and initially mocks Kotoko for her low intelligence. He warms up to her over time, especially after she saves him during a medical emergency.Kotomi Irie: Naoki and Kotoko’s young daughter (introduced in the later arcs/epilogue). She inherits her father's intelligence and cheeky personality, frequently competing with Kotoko for Naoki's affection.Yuuki Irie: Naoki's cynical younger brother. Like Naoki, he is incredibly smart and initially mocks Kotoko for her low intelligence. He warms up to her over time, especially after she saves him during a medical emergency.takes place during while she's in college