1. "Kimi ni Todoke" by Karuho Shiina: The manga follows the story of a high school girl named Sawako Kuronuma, who is nicknamed "Sadako" due to her gloomy appearance and perceived similarity to the character from the horror movie "Ringu". Sawako is introverted and misunderstood by her classmates, but her life changes when she meets Shota Kazehaya, a popular and friendly boy who shows her kindness.
2. "Toradora!" by Yuyuko Takemiya: The series revolves around Taiga Aisaka, a small and feisty high school girl with a sharp tongue, and Ryuuji Takasu, a gentle and kind-hearted boy with an intimidating appearance due to his sharp eyes. Despite their different personalities, Taiga and Ryuuji form an unlikely friendship and eventually develop feelings for each other.