A Kiss, For Real Series by Fumie Akuta

Chitose is a high school girl who lives her life wearing a “mask” in order to be liked by everyone. One day, a boy named Itsuki saves her from a pervert. Unable to forget his eyes, she follows him to an art prep school!! Then, Chitose was led around the prep school by Itsuki, but he sees through her fake façade… This is a sweet but sadistic love story between a mask-wearing girl and a free-spirited boy!

Chitose lives her life wearing a “mask” in order to be liked by others. She meets a boy named Itsuki who goes to an art prep school and sees through her façade, so she decides to go on as her true self. Chitose starts to attend the art prep school, too. She goes to classes and makes friends... moreChitose lives her life wearing a “mask” in order to be liked by others. She meets a boy named Itsuki who goes to an art prep school and sees through her façade, so she decides to go on as her true self. Chitose starts to attend the art prep school, too. She goes to classes and makes friends. Though harsh, Itsuki sometimes shows a softer side to her, and she gradually becomes attracted to him, but…?! What should she do to get closer to the real Itsuki…? This is volume 2 of the young, art prep school love between a mask-wearing girl and a free-spirited boy! less

Since she started to attend the art prep school, Chitose has been able to show her true self bit by bit. While she was in a difficult situation between regular school and prep school, Chitose was somehow able to finish her YamaArt Festival project with Itsuki's help! Chitose grew fonder towards Itsuki, but then Itsuki's older brother, Yuinosuke, suddenly appears...?! Everyone's love is greatly affected in Vol. 3 of this youthful, art prep school love!

Since she started to attend an art prep school, Chitose has been able to show her true self bit by bit. Through the YamaArt Festival, she quickly grew closer to Itsuki. However, she found out that the boy who supported her in her childhood was Itsuki’s older brother, Yuinosuke, who had suddenly appeared... moreSince she started to attend an art prep school, Chitose has been able to show her true self bit by bit. Through the YamaArt Festival, she quickly grew closer to Itsuki. However, she found out that the boy who supported her in her childhood was Itsuki’s older brother, Yuinosuke, who had suddenly appeared. Chitose was happy to meet him again, but because Yuinosuke wanted her to be his model, it caused a disagreement between her and Itsuki, who had finally conveyed his feelings… His worried appearance shines, too!! This is Vol.4 of this youthful, prep school love! less

Though Itsuki openly reciprocated Chitose’s feelings, they still have a disagreement as she accepts Itsuki’s older brother, Yuinosuke’s, request to be his model. In the midst of this, she accidentally hears Itsuki saying, “We aren’t dating” and is shocked… Itsuki takes up a blunt attitude towards the uneasy Chitose, but he comes to pick her up when it rains and they finally start dating…?!! His worried appearance shines, too!! This is Vol.5 of this youthful, art prep school love!

Chitose, who is successfully dating Itsuki, has made up her mind to stop being Yuinosuke’s model. Meanwhile, Chitose and Itsuki have not decided their future paths and are invited by Sakura to see the Triennale with everyone on an overnight, two-day trip. The two of them are motivated by having direct contact with the pieces there... moreChitose, who is successfully dating Itsuki, has made up her mind to stop being Yuinosuke’s model. Meanwhile, Chitose and Itsuki have not decided their future paths and are invited by Sakura to see the Triennale with everyone on an overnight, two-day trip. The two of them are motivated by having direct contact with the pieces there. However, that night at the inn they are staying at, Chitose is hugged by Yuinosuke … ?! The battle between the brothers circling about Chitose heats up in Volume 6 of this art prep school love story! less

On the one-night, two-day visit to the Triennale Chitose went on to decide which course to take, Yuinosuke makes a serious declaration to her! Even so, Itsuki says, “The fact that I like you won’t change,” which fills Chitose with happiness. On the other hand, Chitose is still worried about what course to take. With the piece that Yuinosuke makes her finish and Itsuki’s encouragement, Chitose decides she wants to become even more skilled... moreOn the one-night, two-day visit to the Triennale Chitose went on to decide which course to take, Yuinosuke makes a serious declaration to her! Even so, Itsuki says, “The fact that I like you won’t change,” which fills Chitose with happiness. On the other hand, Chitose is still worried about what course to take. With the piece that Yuinosuke makes her finish and Itsuki’s encouragement, Chitose decides she wants to become even more skilled. While she takes Yuinosuke’s special lesson, she aims to make it into the top five of the joint competition, but … Don’t miss out on the exciting developments in Volume 7 of this youthful, art prep-school love story! less

Unable to break into the top five in the competition per the condition of Yuinosuke's special training, Chitose feels "disappointment" for the first time. After that, her first Valentine's Day is spent in Itsuki's room! Chitose unintentionally rejects Itsuki, who couldn't stop his flood of love for her... moreUnable to break into the top five in the competition per the condition of Yuinosuke's special training, Chitose feels "disappointment" for the first time. After that, her first Valentine's Day is spent in Itsuki's room! Chitose unintentionally rejects Itsuki, who couldn't stop his flood of love for her. Though the air was uncomfortable between the two of them, they told each other their true feelings, and their bond became deeper than before! Then, spring came, and Chitose and her friends finally advanced to cram classes…!? less

Final volume! Our hit adolescent art-prep-school love story reaches its conclusion! Having become third-year students, our pair advances to the cram school. Chitose travels to Kanazawa on a trip and finds what she wants to do, and so her determination starts anew. After overcoming cross purposes and hardships, her relationship with Itsuki deepens, and seeing Chitose work hard, Itsuki also beomes determined to find his own path... moreFinal volume! Our hit adolescent art-prep-school love story reaches its conclusion! Having become third-year students, our pair advances to the cram school. Chitose travels to Kanazawa on a trip and finds what she wants to do, and so her determination starts anew. After overcoming cross purposes and hardships, her relationship with Itsuki deepens, and seeing Chitose work hard, Itsuki also beomes determined to find his own path. At last, it’s the climax of entrance exams and their love! The outcome of the pair’s love and entrance exams is … less