Hello!

I'm looking for a shoujo manga with a female MC who isn't outdone by her soon-to-be significant other. I don't want the 'idiotic but kind' or the 'strong but brainless' personality, and I definitely don't want someone who's strongest attribute is that they're nice. I did enjoy Skip Beat and Kaichou wa Maid-sama, but they both got into a lot of arguments over misunderstandings which drive me crazy! As a reference, I'm looking for someone like Ming Lan, Haruhi, and Kujou.

I may be asking for a lot, but I've found some amazing series on this site, and I believe in the internet to provide more! Thanks!

Tonari no Kaibutsu-Kun
Warau Kanoko-Sama and its sequel, Koi Dano Ai Dano
Beauty Pop
Namaikizakari (but the male is possibly my least favourite male character ever, aside from the literal rapists)

I've already read Tonari Kaibutsu-kun and Beauty Pop, but they fit my criteria exactly! I definitely plan to check out the other two, so thank you for replying! I thought I was going to spend all night searching for some new material!

Perhaps some of these might fit? Some of these have cold female leads, others have female leads who are more assertive/independent, and others are just ones I like 😛

Dengeki Daisy
Lip Smoke
Mars (maybe? sort of? probably not but it was one of my first mangas and remains a favourite so I'm recommending it anyway)
Horimiya - this one is feeling a little drawn out at this point but throwing it in anyway
Beast Master
My Boyfriend
Takane to Hana
Orange Marmalade
Principle
Kare Kano