TV-Series
Description
Eiji Kitahama is a high school student with a gloomy appearance, featuring scruffy black hair, yellow eyes, and noticeable bags under his eyes. His personality blends friendliness and mischief with a heartfelt wish to be popular and experience a harem like those in manga, driven by his perceived lack of popularity. He belongs to the school's drama club, working diligently in the props department where he crafts sets and backgrounds. Academically average, he also paints for school festivals.
Meeting Rin Nanakura, a junior who joins the drama club, alters his life. Eiji pranks her by falsely claiming to be the club president and sole member before revealing the truth. Smitten, Rin uses her acting talent to fulfill his harem wish, embodying personas like tsundere, imp, cool girl, and spoiled child. Eiji enthusiastically interacts with these characters, often treating them as distinct individuals and largely missing that Rin's affection is genuine.
Their relationship evolves through misunderstandings. Eiji displays jealousy during a rehearsal where Rin acts as a character falling for another senior, storming the stage possessively. On a school trip, he injures Rin by joking he loves "Imp-chan" over her real self, leading to his clarification that he loves Rin herself—a turning point in recognizing her feelings.
Eiji grows more attuned to Rin's emotions, prioritizing her true identity over her personas. He rejects gifts for her characters in favor of a sincere birthday present for Rin. He eventually confesses, and their relationship progresses to dating, marriage, and starting a family. Post-high school, he works at a TV station and proposes to Rin.
His close friendships include a deep bond with the drama club president, whom he respects. They attend middle school, high school, and college together, with the president as his best man. Another member, Tsu-chan, receives less respect due to jealousy. Eiji forms a warm relationship with Rin's younger sister, Ayaka, happily babysitting her and taking her to parks and pools. After marrying Rin, he welcomes Ayaka as a cherished sister-in-law.
Eiji's character arc shows growth from a perverted, harem-obsessed teenager to a committed partner capable of sincere emotional depth. His journey involves navigating misunderstandings with Rin, learning to distinguish her true self from her acted personas, and building a life centered on genuine love and family.
Meeting Rin Nanakura, a junior who joins the drama club, alters his life. Eiji pranks her by falsely claiming to be the club president and sole member before revealing the truth. Smitten, Rin uses her acting talent to fulfill his harem wish, embodying personas like tsundere, imp, cool girl, and spoiled child. Eiji enthusiastically interacts with these characters, often treating them as distinct individuals and largely missing that Rin's affection is genuine.
Their relationship evolves through misunderstandings. Eiji displays jealousy during a rehearsal where Rin acts as a character falling for another senior, storming the stage possessively. On a school trip, he injures Rin by joking he loves "Imp-chan" over her real self, leading to his clarification that he loves Rin herself—a turning point in recognizing her feelings.
Eiji grows more attuned to Rin's emotions, prioritizing her true identity over her personas. He rejects gifts for her characters in favor of a sincere birthday present for Rin. He eventually confesses, and their relationship progresses to dating, marriage, and starting a family. Post-high school, he works at a TV station and proposes to Rin.
His close friendships include a deep bond with the drama club president, whom he respects. They attend middle school, high school, and college together, with the president as his best man. Another member, Tsu-chan, receives less respect due to jealousy. Eiji forms a warm relationship with Rin's younger sister, Ayaka, happily babysitting her and taking her to parks and pools. After marrying Rin, he welcomes Ayaka as a cherished sister-in-law.
Eiji's character arc shows growth from a perverted, harem-obsessed teenager to a committed partner capable of sincere emotional depth. His journey involves navigating misunderstandings with Rin, learning to distinguish her true self from her acted personas, and building a life centered on genuine love and family.