Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro

High school student Naoto Hachinoji, a quiet boy who prefers the company of his art supplies, finds his peaceful existence constantly disrupted by the energetic and mischievous Hayase Nagatoro. She, along with her friends, delights in teasing Naoto, often leaving him flustered and embarrassed. Yet, beneath Nagatoro's playful torment lies a developing affection that she struggles to express directly. This dynamic forms the heart of Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro, a web manga that explores the awkward, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately sweet beginnings of a very unconventional romance.

Penned and illustrated by Nanashi (also known as 774), the series first appeared online in Kodansha's Magazine Pocket starting November 1, 2017. The manga delves into the comedic and romantic entanglements of its central pair, charting their progress through a series of escalating pranks and genuine moments of connection. The story captures the anxieties and joys of navigating early romantic feelings, all through Nagatoro's unique, teasing approach and Naoto's hesitant reactions. The manga is a prime example of the romantic comedy genre, with a particular focus on the "tsundere" archetype, where characters exhibit a harsh or cold exterior that gradually softens to reveal their true, warmer feelings. [edit]