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A FILM WORTH A CLOSER LOOKTHE FEATURE PRESENTATION
IF THIS ONE STAYED WITH YOU
Keep the feeling.
SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
01
Why this pick
Like My Love Story!!, it builds romance through an endearingly misunderstood student and patient, sincere gestures, with a gentle high-school atmosphere rather than cynical romantic games.
02
Why this pick
Its mismatched leads turn awkward first encounters into a playful, warmhearted romance, matching the appealing contrast between a seemingly intimidating boy and an unexpectedly tender emotional core.
03
Why this pick
A soft, affirming school romance driven by shy emotional progress and considerate companionship; it has the same comforting sincerity and low-stakes sweetness as Takeo’s love story.
04
Why this pick
This keeps the youthful, fluttery appeal of a school crush while centering handwritten communication, friendship, and the uncertainty of being genuinely seen by someone you admire.
05
Why this pick
Its unlikely close-quarters relationship offers bright comic friction and gradual tenderness, making it a good fit for the unabashedly sweet, character-led romantic energy of My Love Story!!.
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01 / THE STORY
On the day of his graduation from middle school the extremely tall, gorilla like boy Takeo Goda attempts to confess his love to his crush, Kagami, but Kagami instead confesses her love to Takeo's best friend and next door neighbour, the handsome and popular Sunakawa "Suna" Makoto, who promptly turns her down.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
Takeo Gouda
Rinko Yamato
Makoto Sunakawa
Takeo's father
Takeo's mother
