is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by You2. It began serialization on Square Enix's Gangan Online service in April 2023, and has been compiled into nine volumes as of May 2026.
Plot The series follows Kiyomi, an who likes dating sims. One day, he encounters his classmate Eri Nanjō attempting to have sex with a classmate. Disapproving of her actions, he tells her that he is not interested in her. The next day, Eri changes his appearance to be closer to his preferences. Feeling regrets about her previous promiscuity, Eri asks him out to teach her about real love.
Characters
An and Eri's boyfriend. He has a preference for black-haired neat girls similar to the characters in his dating sims. He becomes Eri's boyfriend after she asks him for help in experiencing true love. Despite their initial negative first encounter, he falls in love with Eri and they later have sex.
Kiyomi's classmate and a . She previously had multiple intimate but short-lived relationships, leading to her wanting to experience true love. She briefly changes her appearance to a black-haired neat girl to satisfy Kiyomi's preferences, but changes back after he says he prefers her to be herself. She was a loner in middle school but changed her personality upon entering high school.
Publication Written and illustrated by You2, Nanjō-san wa Boku ni Dakaretai was serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Online web service from April 30, 2023 to September 27, 2026. You2 wanted to create a manga that focused on the relationship between an and a , while adding erotic elements and including their personal preferences. Kiyomi's character and appearance were based on their tastes. They also wanted to emphasize the female characters' cuteness as well as the characters' clothing. One main theme of the series is how Kiyomi and Eri get closer despite having different backgrounds. The first tankōbon volume was released on September 12, 2023; nine volumes have been released as of May 2026.
References
External links Manga official website