Say "I love you" (2012–2013)
9/10
An anime where "nothing" happens
20 May 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Nothing; except the trappings of first love and all it's bittersweet blossomings!

Enter a super shy girl burdened with feelings of hurt and being used and betrayed by others; who is suddenly faced with the advances of the most popular and attractive boy in the school. He goes out of his way to help her remove layer after layer of self-imprecation and chastisement till she finally sees his pure intentions; wanting to love her for herself. He is at once supremely self-confident and approachable, but suddenly experiences jealousy and misunderstanding like all forming relationships.

He learns to appreciate honesty and humility and she learns honesty and assertiveness! And boy are the two smitten with each other!

Still, they take the arduous and painful journey of slowly exposing their vulnerabilities to each other learning trust and true friendship.

And the audience is treated to a beautiful coming of age tale of supreme courage and growth; Mei having metamorphosized into a loving and caring person, despite all her fears and learning to say "I love you" to the one she adores.

And we see Yamato learn the difficult but satisfying lesson of having to love such a person and loving and helping her grow out of her shell!

"Kawaii" people, "kawaii"! The sexual innuendoes are just adorable without being scurrilous; met by flaming cheeks and averted eyes!

Enjoy!
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