A lot of romance in manga starts with attraction and then getting to know one another. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for manga where the couple doesn't start off immediately in love, but rather get to know each other and love each other's personalities?
I'm mainly looking for shoujo. I don't really like ditzy female leads, and I think it's important for both characters to have strong personalities that they both fall in love with. I'd rather not have a super-slow romance, but if it's got a good plot and development, I'm up for anything!
Thanks a ton!
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Romance where they get to know each other first.
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hmm, Kare Kano migth fit. I mean, I think they are supposed to start as a couple, but they act more as friends than lovers. So, enjoy! 
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I would highly recommend Nodame Cantabile. For her, it's love at first sight. But he takes awhile, and every second is totally worth it. Bonus - You'll learn quite a bit about music.
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I would highly recommend Nodame Cantabile. For her, it's love at first sight. But he takes awhile, and every second is totally worth it. Bonus - You'll learn quite a bit about music.
i second nodame cantible
you could try the anime too, its just as good.
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Thanks for all the recommendations ^^
Perhaps something more realistic as well? o:
Perhaps something more realistic as well? o:
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I higly higly recommend Beniiro Hero. It's about volleyball and the romance doesn't start until later but the character development in this one is too good to pass by. 
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Definitely Akagami no Shirayukihime
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I just finished Bijo ga Yajuu, I really liked the main character but the romance/ending was kinda unsatisfactory, any others like it?
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