More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers

Two high school juniors end up in a class project that asks them to pretend to be a married couple. Jiro Yakuin is the practical, quiet student who'd rather study than socialize, while Akari Watanabe is the bold, stylish gyaru who wears confidence like a badge. The assignment is meant to prove they can act as a match and, if they perform well, they might swap partners to land their real crushes. What starts as a forced routine soon becomes a test of patience as they share chores, plan dates, and keep up the illusion in front of their classmates. Slowly a real tension slips into the routine, changing how they see each other. As they grow closer, the lines between friend, roommate, and partner blur, bringing moments of awkward honesty and small victories that keep the tension light yet meaningful.

Produced as a 2022 anime, the show arrives with Naruhisa Arakawa and Yuki Kanamaru credited as the creators. The voice cast features Seiichiro Yamashita as Jiro Yakuin and Saori Onishi as Akari Watanabe, joined by Saki Miyashita and Toshiki Masuda in supporting roles. The series blends light comedy with drama through its high school setting. Its tone blends comedy with warm character moments, inviting viewers to root for both leads as they improvise their way through the dilemma.

While not the most talked about entry in its field, the premise adds a fresh texture to the popular high school romance format by treating a fake marriage as both obstacle and opportunity. Fans discuss which scenes best capture the clash of personalities and the slow move toward real trust. The show also nods to fashion and slang of the era, weaving it into the humor without turning it into a gimmick.

Audience reception sits around a 7.66 out of 10 from 84 votes, suggesting steady engagement. The show explores themes of miscommunication and personal growth as two very different people learn to trust each other. It looks at how attraction can grow from effort, honesty, and a willingness to be vulnerable. That mix helps the laughs land and the feelings land with equal weight.