Ai Yori Aoshi follows Kaoru Hanabishi, a high school student who is forced to live with Kyoko Otonashi, a beautiful and mysterious girl who is actually the heir to a powerful yakuza family. As they spend more time together, Kaoru and Kyoko's relationship slowly begins to develop into something more than just friendship.
Maison Ikkoku
Maison Ikkoku is a classic romantic comedy manga that follows Yusaku Godai, a college student who moves into a boarding house called Maison Ikkoku. There, he meets Kyoko Otonashi, the beautiful and aloof manager of the boarding house, and he quickly falls in love with her. However, Kyoko is still grieving the loss of her husband, and she is not ready to start a new relationship. Yusaku must therefore be patient and persistent if he wants to win her heart.
Marmalade Boy
Marmalade Boy follows Miki Koishikawa and Yuu Matsura, two high school students whose parents decide to get married and divorce their respective spouses. As a result, Miki and Yuu are forced to move in together and become step-siblings. Initially, the two are not very happy about this arrangement, but they soon begin to develop feelings for each other.
Lovely Complex
Lovely Complex follows Risa Koizumi and Atsushi Otani, two high school students who are both very tall for their age. Risa is 5 feet 9 inches tall, while Atsushi is 5 feet 10 inches tall. This makes them both stand out from their classmates, and they often become the targets of teasing. However, they eventually find comfort in each other's company, and they begin to develop feelings for each other.