【First Love × Extreme Gag!?】 A Story of Two People Destined to Marry! ......But Can They Really Get Married!? A Romantic Comedy About Two Lovably Awkward People!

One day, Akira Momose, a former classmate and once the object of admiration, suddenly returns to the peaceful countryside where a boy named Hajime Kugayama lives. This talented and beautiful girl, polished by her time in the city, comes back to town with an unexpected plan—to become his girlfriend, marking the start of a turbulent story. However, her love doesn’t go according to plan. That’s because Akira is unbelievably clumsy. She's good at planning, but her actions are a mess, and she always fumbles at the crucial moments...... Hajime, on the other hand, is incredibly dense and impulsive, and their interactions become a never-ending chain of misunderstandings and wild deviations! Watching these two struggle makes you want to cheer them on with a heartfelt “You got this!”, and that’s exactly what enhances the charm of this manga.

The charm of Akira Momose as a character lies entirely in her contrasts. She’s perfect in both looks and intellect, but has tragically poor athletic ability...... except for her legs, which are inexplicably fast—this mysterious trait adds depth to her character. Above all, many readers will want to shout “So cute!” when they see her panic and act strangely in front of the person she likes. Her oddly earnest sense of humor also shines through. Each chapter flows smoothly and is easy to read, yet the unpredictable love story grips the readers’ hearts.

The greatest appeal of this work lies in the fact that the protagonists’ romance is full of a refreshing sense of “purity.” Unlike many recent rom-coms, there are hardly any lucky perv moments or excessive scenes; instead, what’s depicted is a serious, pure, and awkward love. Reading it as an adult, you’ll feel nostalgic, thinking “I remember being like this,” while also constantly wanting to shout, “No, that’s not how it works!” It’s a work that makes you laugh, and at times, gently warms your heart.

Watching these two so earnestly in love yet so comically out of sync, gradually build their relationship through a series of misunderstandings is deeply touching. Each and every event is sometimes laughably absurd, sometimes painfully real—and that makes them all the more endearing. he more you read, the more you find yourself wanting to witness the moment these two find happiness...... It’s a story you can’t stop coming back to. Despite the title “First Love in Ruins,” you can’t help but sense the promise of a happy ending somewhere deep within. A must-read for anyone who loves romantic comedies.

You won’t be able to stop turning the pages! Come and dive into the world of “Momose Akira no Hatsukoi Hatan-chuu.”