And Yet, You Are So Sweet (
Japanese: なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。,
Hepburn: Nanoni, Chigira-kun ga Amasugiru) is a Japanese
manga series written and illustrated by Kujira Anan. It was first serialized in the supplementary edition of
Kodansha's
shōjo manga magazine Dessert, Pink, from May 2017 to October 2020, and then transferred to the main magazine in December 2020. A
live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theatres in March 2023.
She loves books and serves as a librarian alongside Sui. When she was depressed after her first ever confession is rejected, Sui suggests they fake date; she eventually falls for him.
A classmate that receives Maaya's first ever confession. He dismisses it as "impossible" and insults her on social media. Member of the gardening club.
Fukumori (福森)
Student at another high school who asks Maaya for Tezuka's contact information.
Written and illustrated by Kujira Anan, And Yet, You Are So Sweet was first serialized in the
Kodansha's supplementary edition of Dessertshōjo manga magazine, Pink, from May 24, 2017,[10] to October 24, 2020.[11] It was transferred to the main magazine on December 23, 2020.[12] Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on January 12, 2018.[13] As of June 13, 2024, ten volumes have been released.[14]
In North America, the manga is licensed for English release by
Kodansha USA.[15]
In August 2022, it was announced that the manga would receive a
live-action film adaptation, which premiered on March 3, 2023. The film, directed by
Takehiko Shinjō, with script by Haruka Ōkita, will star Mei Hata as Maaya Kisaragi and Kyōhei Takahashi of
J-pop boy band
Naniwa Danshi as Sui Chigira. The film will be distributed by
Shochiku.[34]
^ジャニーズJr.末永光、高橋恭平“千輝くん”の幼少期演じる 本人とも対面「あまりの格好良さに緊張しまいました」 [Johnny's Jr. Mitsuru Suenaga meets Kyohei Takahashi's childhood character "Chigira-kun" "I was nervous because he looked so cool"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). January 25, 2023.
Archived from the original on January 24, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^「なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。」ヒロイン・畑芽育、美しい晴れ着姿公開 飛躍の年を誓う [However, Chigira-kun is too sweet. Heroine Mei Hata reveals her beautiful, best clothes, vowing a year of breakthrough]. Model Press (in Japanese). January 7, 2023.
Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^板垣李光人、なにわ男子・高橋恭平のライバル役に起用 『なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。』に出演「青春しながら作品を描けた」 [Rihito Itagaki to play Naniwa Danshi's Kyohei Takahashi's rival However, Chigira-kun is too sweet Appeared in I was able to draw a work while still young]. Oricon News (in Japanese). September 29, 2022.
Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^莉子、なにわ男子・高橋恭平主演『なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。』出演 畑芽育の親友役に起用 [Riko, starring Kyohei Takahashi of Naniwa Danshi, However, Chigira-kun is too sweet. Appeared in the role of Mei Hata's best friend]. Oricon News (in Japanese). October 6, 2022.
Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^曽田陵介『なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。』出演 畑芽育の初告白相手に、“そたりこ”の共演実現も [Ryosuke Sota: However, Chigira-kun is too sweet Appearance "Sotariko" will be co-starring as Mei Hata's first confession partner.]. Oricon News (in Japanese). May 17, 2023.
Archived from the original on October 21, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^中島瑠菜、『なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。』で映画初出演 なにわ男子・高橋恭平に片思いするキラキラ女子に [Runa Nakajima, However, Chigira-kun is too sweet. Her first movie appearance as a sparkling girl who has an unrequited love for Kyohei Takahashi Naniwa Danshi]. Oricon News (in Japanese). November 1, 2022.
Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^箭内夢菜『なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。』出演 千輝ファンの女子高生ヒナ役 [Yuna Yunai: However, Chigira-kun is too sweet. Appeared as Hina, a high school girl who is a fan of Chiki]. Oricon News (in Japanese). October 20, 2022.
Archived from the original on October 28, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
^鈴木美羽、映画『なのに、千輝くんが甘すぎる。』なにわ男子・高橋恭平の“推し活女子”に「劇場でキュンキュンして」 [Miu Suzuki, movie But Chigira-kun is too sweet. Naniwa Danshi Kyohei Takahashi's "favorite girl" "make me excited at the theater"]. Oricon News (in Japanese). October 27, 2022.
Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.