More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers. – A Chaotic School Romance

More than a married couple, but not lovers. follows Jirou Yakuin, a third-year high school student who dreams of being paired with his first love, Shiori Sakurazaka, in his school’s mandatory Couple Practical program.

This unusual class forces students to live together in a simulated marriage, where they must manage daily life with the opposite sex while being monitored through constant video surveillance for evaluation.

Fate, however, has other plans. Instead of Shiori, Jirou is paired with Akari Watanabe, a cheerful and outspoken gyaru who is completely opposite from him. Meanwhile, Akari had hoped to be matched with her crush, Minami Tenjin.

When they discover that Shiori and Minami have been paired together, both Jirou and Akari are left devastated. Reluctantly, they decide to cooperate and aim for a top-ten ranking, which would allow them to swap partners if both couples agree.

As they navigate their forced cohabitation, misunderstandings and unexpected feelings arise. A rushed goodbye even leads Jirou to accidentally steal Akari’s first kiss, setting the stage for a chaotic yet heartwarming romantic comedy filled with青春, tension, and growing affection.

However, fate has other plans. Instead of Shiori, Jirou is paired with Watanabe Akari, a lively gyaru who is his complete opposite. Akari, meanwhile, had hoped to be paired with her crush, Minami Tenjin. With both of their wishes crushed — especially when they learn that Shiori and Minami were paired together — Jirou and Akari reluctantly agree to work together to earn a top-ten ranking, which would give them a chance to swap partners if both couples consent. In the process, Jirou accidentally steals Akari’s first kiss during a rushed goodbye… setting the stage for a chaotic and heartwarming romantic comedy.