This manga had me hooked from the first volume! The premise seems simple—fake dating trope, office setting—but the execution is pure gold. Chihiro isn't your typical shoujo heroine; she's loud, messy, and utterly relatable when she faceplants into social disasters. Oda, meanwhile, isn't just some cold CEO type; his obsession with order hides a sweet tooth and a soft spot for her chaos. Their dynamic reminds me of 'Wotakoi' but with more workplace shenanigans, like when Chihiro accidentally forwards a rant about Oda to the entire department... including him. The slow burn is delicious, especially as Oda's meticulous habits start adapting to accommodate her—like keeping bandaids in his desk after she constantly trips. It's the kind of story that makes you kick your feet and giggle.
Fake dating tropes can feel overdone, but 'Getting Personal' freshens it up with workplace realism and endearing flaws. Chihiro's blunders make her feel like someone you'd know—like when she spills coffee on Oda's shirt and tries to dab it off with tissues, making it worse. His gradual shift from 'tolerating' to cherishing her chaos is beautifully shown, not told. The manga also avoids dragging out miscommunication; when conflicts arise, they talk it out like adults (eventually). My favorite arc involves Oda getting sick, and Chihiro bulldozes into his apartment to nurse him, revealing his secret plushie collection. Moments like that make their relationship feel earned, not just cute.
What stands out in 'Getting Personal' is how it weaponizes secondhand embarrassment for comedy without sacrificing character depth. Early on, Chihiro's lack of self-awareness could be grating, but seeing her grow—like when she Sincerely apologizes for crossing boundaries—adds layers. Oda's development is subtler; his stoicism isn't just a personality trait but a defense mechanism from childhood pressure. The manga nails office culture satire too, like the gossipy coworkers who ship them or the boss who low-key encourages the drama. Even side characters get memorable moments, like Chihiro's best friend who trolls her mercilessly but always has her back. The art's clean lines make the emotional panels hit harder—like when Oda silently fixes her crooked name tag after a tearful confrontation. It's rom-com comfort food with surprising substance.
Getting Personal' is a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com manga by Shouko Akira that follows the chaotic love life of office worker Chihiro Shindo. She's hopelessly clumsy and perpetually single until she stumbles into a fake relationship with her stoic, perfectionist coworker, Kazuma Oda. The twist? Oda only agreed to pretend to date her to avoid his own family's meddling, but their forced proximity leads to some seriously awkward (and adorable) situations.
What I love about this series is how it balances cringe-worthy workplace humor with genuine emotional growth. Chihiro's lack of filter and Oda's deadpan reactions create this electric contrast—like when she accidentally confesses her crush on him during a company retreat, thinking he's Asleep. The art style amplifies the comedy too, with exaggerated facial expressions that had me snort-laughing. Over time, their fake dating scheme unravels into something tender, especially as Oda starts appreciating Chihiro's unfiltered honesty. It's like watching two puzzle pieces from different sets somehow fit together.
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But those jobs were not getting her enough money as her young brother, Jack was suffering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and needed bone marrow for the treatment!
He was her only family, and she wanted to keep him alive no matter what!
The hospital started pressuring her to pay the fees as soon as possible but unable to get enough money, she decided to hear her boss and decided to be stripped which was paying her 10 times the payment she had been getting from all her jobs!
All she wanted was to be an anonymous stripper with the principle of no special services and no sleeping around and use that money in the treatment of her brother but who would have thought that her university's Professor would be present there as well and make her lose her mind!
He would start chasing after her to sleep with her but she didn't want to lose her virginity for the sake of money!
She wanted a decent life and a boyfriend to settle down but who would have thought that the same he would turn out to be the one who was having the same bone marrow as her brother!
She might have become a stripper but fate and the man himself did not leave any way out for her to live a decent life.
The man did not leave her alone and followed her around everywhere, Leaving her with no choice but to be his stripper!
Ambitious Aileen must deal with a complicated scandal that has engulfed the company. A case of sabotage has damaged the branch office and threatened her with dismissal.
Together with Mark, an emissary from headquarters, they uncover the facts. The office romance is inevitable. But the issue of wealth and power becomes a veil of obstruction.
Can they both overcome the obstacles? Or will one of them have to give in and just let it go?
On the last day of the year, my music player app pushed out my 2025 listening report.
My keyword was 'Resonance.'
I had not actually spent much time listening to music that year. My account had mostly been used by my boyfriend, Jeremy Steward.
A small line of text appeared underneath.
[At 4:00 A.M. on December 1st, you were still sharing the same song with someone. So this is what love looks like, staying awake through the night.]
My breath caught.
December 1st was my birthday. However, that night, I had gone to bed early.
Jeremy had rushed off right after cutting the cake, saying he needed to go back to the office for overtime.
Almost as if possessed, I tapped my trembling hands on the unfamiliar profile that showed up as my most frequent interaction.
Their keyword for the year was 'Exclusively Yours.'
My heart skipped. I opened the details.
[This year, you and this user listened to songs together late at night 688 times. Every time is a private whisper between souls.]
Right then, a message from Jeremy popped up on my phone.
[Babe, I have to work late again tonight. Don't wait up for me. Sleep early, okay?]
At the same moment, that unfamiliar account posted a new update.
A photo of two hands intertwined inside a car, fingers tightly laced together.
[I love working late with him the most. We'll listen to music together for a lifetime.]
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A secret baby.
A billionaire ex.
A Love she swore she would never touch again.
Annie's life was already in ruins—shattered by betrayal, rebuilt by pain, held together by sheer will. But just when she finally starts breathing again, the past she buried began to rise.
Because someone dangerously close… someone she should have walked away from… is about to step right back into her path.
And this time, the storm he brings might be the one she can't survive.
(Each second chapter will be from a different character's point of view)
Imagine meeting a different version of yourself. In one world you are a billionaire physicist. Then an underboss of the Italian mafia, in another a young junkie. The fourth version of yourself is the prince of Jordan.
Being at the same place at the exact same time pulls you from your observable universe and throws you into a parallel one where you never existed. Read the exciting journey when this happens to Taylen Nova.
Will you be able to live with yourself?
He is loathsome, arrogant and handsome doctor with uncouth mouth.
She is a simple sales girl.
Being straightforward and brave, she shamelessly pursued him, sending him gifts, meals, flowers and tried to get close to him.
She was humiliated when his staff gossiped about her and she retreated.
Then he rejected her and told her they could only be friends.
She tried her best to avoid him but no matter how much she tried they frequently cross paths.
Suddenly one day he told her. "Be my girlfriend!"
What a mess!
Man, 'Getting Personal' really sneaks up on you with its ending! At first, it feels like this lighthearted rom-com about two people pretending to be a couple for social media clout, but by the finale, it digs deep into vulnerability. The MCs—after all their hilarious fake-date shenanigans—realize they’ve accidentally fallen for each other for real. The last act has this bittersweet confrontation where they admit they’ve been hiding behind the 'performance' of their relationship to avoid actual intimacy. It’s messy, raw, and totally unscripted (unlike their videos). What stuck with me was the final scene: no grand gesture, just them sitting on a park bench, holding hands silently, finally choosing to be real instead of perfect. The author leaves this lingering warmth, like you’ve watched two people grow up together.
Honestly, it’s the kind of ending that makes you flip back to chapter one to spot all the little hints you missed. The way their inside jokes evolve from forced to genuine? Chef’s kiss. And that last line—'You’re my favorite unplanned thing'—still lives rent-free in my head.
Getting Personal' is such a fun manga! The main characters totally make the story shine. There's Tamaki, this super energetic and outgoing girl who's always wearing her heart on her sleeve—she’s the kind of person who’d drag you to a karaoke session even if you’re shy. Then there’s Shizuka, her polar opposite: quiet, reserved, and super observant. Their dynamic is hilarious because Tamaki’s impulsiveness constantly crashes into Shizuka’s calm demeanor, creating these awkward but heartwarming moments.
What I love is how the author slowly peels back layers of their personalities. Shizuka isn’t just the 'cold' archetype; she’s deeply caring but struggles to show it. Tamaki’s not just bubbly—she’s insecure about being perceived as shallow. The side characters, like Tamaki’s childhood friend Ryo (who’s low-key in love with her) and Shizuka’s sharp-tongued coworker Ayumi, add even more flavor. It’s one of those stories where the cast feels like real people you’d want to hang out with.
Nothing Personal' is this gritty, emotionally raw manga by Shūzō Oshimi that hits like a punch to the gut. It follows two high school boys, Kei and Tachibana, whose lives collide in the messiest way possible. Kei's this quiet loner with a violent streak, while Tachibana's the golden boy hiding his own darkness. When Kei witnesses Tachibana committing murder, instead of turning him in, he becomes weirdly obsessed—like, 'let’s share this twisted secret' obsessed. The story spirals into this psychological dance of power, guilt, and twisted camaraderie. Oshimi’s art amplifies the tension, with panels that feel claustrophobic when their toxic bond tightens.
What gets me is how it subverts typical thriller tropes. It’s not about the crime itself but the emotional fallout. Kei’s fascination with Tachibana blurs lines between admiration and self-destruction, while Tachibana’s mask of perfection cracks in chilling ways. The manga doesn’t spoon-feed moral lessons; it drags you into their chaos. I binged it in one sitting and spent days unpacking the themes—how loneliness can warp connections, how violence becomes a language. If you’re into stories that leave you uneasy but thinking, this is a must-read.