The Dangers in My Heart (2025)

Inspired by the hit manga and anime comes the highly-anticipated light novel adaptation of this quirky romance between two total opposites!Experience the world beyond the gaze of the story’s usual narrator, Ichikawa Kyotaro—a dour teen hopelessly smitten with Yamada Anna, the prettiest girl in class. For the first time, fans can see events through the eyes of beloved side characters like the mischievous Moeko, a flustered Kanzaki, and even Yamada’s mother. Plus, an exclusive story about the early days of Ichikawa and Yamada’s relationship over summer break from a completely new perspective. These sweet, bite-sized stories are sure to satisfy longtime fans and newcomers alike!

Ichikawa Kyotaro, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he's the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be... and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!

Anna and Kyotaro - the beauty at the top of the school's social hierarchy and the loner with severe stalker tendencies-should never have met. But the love blossoming between them has enveloped the drab mundanity of their lives and painted the world in bright new colors. What does the future hold for this improbable pair?

Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he's the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be... and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!

Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he's the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be... and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!

Quirky courtship awaits in this comedy nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award! Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he's the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be... and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!

I’M OKAY WITH BEING HATEDRealizing their feelings for each other hasn’t changed anything for Kyotaro and Yamada. They’ve had a misunderstanding-filled date, a tearful White Day, and now it’s Kyotaro’s birthday...and they’re spending the night together?! To make matters worse, an obsessed fan of Yamada has shown up with disaster following close behind them!

SPEAKING AND SEEING THE TRUTHThe third year of middle school has started, and Kyotaro’s worried about what everyone around him thinks. He’s realized his feelings. Can people see the change in him? School trips are supposed to be fun but Kyotaro can’t get out of his own head. There is only misunderstanding after misunderstanding between him and Yamada. How can he close the gap between them and learn her true feelings?

Kyotaro Ichikawa, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school's social ladder, secretly believes he's the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates' peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro's not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be... and it turns out Anna's a bit odd herself!

The day after his first kiss, Kyotaro must turn his thoughts to studying for entrance exams: He's off to study camp! The problem is he's the only boy... and they're studying at a beach house. The summer sun, swimming, and four girls is a recipe for distraction. Edging ever closer to a social implosion, Kyotaro finds a condom someone dropped! If the girls find out, they're bound to think it's his, and everything he does will be suspect! Will this awkward parade of social mishaps ever end, or will friendships crumble at this lewd discovery?!

PRESSURE COOKER SPOTLIGHTWhile Kyotaro is buried in studies for entrance exams, Yamada’s got her own high stress situation. She’s gone viral on social media! Her popularity and fame are soaring but that means security has to be tightened wherever Yamada goes. With the internet’s ever-present eyes watching her every move, Kyotaro has to carefully watch his own actions. The wrong phrase or misplaced hand could irreparably damage Yamada’s career and their relationship!

DISTRACTING HEATKyotaro has made a tough choice. He and Yamada aren’t going on any dates until his entrance exam but all that studying doesn’t seem to be helping and his grades have stagnated. His depression turns to anxiety when a visit to Yamada’s house isn't what he expected at all. Her parents aren’t home! It’s just the two of them! What kind of mood is Yamada trying to set?!

NEW YEAR, NEW BASEKyotaro and Yamada shared a romantic Christmas. Now they are spending New Year’s together. Yamada’s parents should be there, so Kyotaro doesn’t think things will get too spicy. But Yamada has other plans. She’s managed to get them time alone. Are they bringing in the New Year with more than a kiss?!