阿部くんに狙われてます [Abe-kun ni Nerawaretemasu] Series by Aki Iwai

Akari couldn't think less of her school's karate champ, Abe-kun, despite him being the national champion. He's giant, uncouth, and couldn't be more different than her sweet angel and childhood friend, Takuto... moreAkari couldn't think less of her school's karate champ, Abe-kun, despite him being the national champion. He's giant, uncouth, and couldn't be more different than her sweet angel and childhood friend, Takuto. But when Abe-kun injures his arm protecting her, she takes it upon herself to get him healed—after all, the school's pride is at stake—but finds the tables suddenly turned when he confesses to her! Now she's the goal he's aiming for, and she'll soon find out how driven a national champion can be! less

If there's one person Akari can't stand, it's Abe: the big-headed, bigfoot ace of the karate club... right until he floors her with an unexpected confession! Even as Abe's embarrassingly straightforward (and frequent) declarations throw her for a loop, Akari finds herself unwittingly drawn to him over the course of summer break and the school festival... "Let's play a game. We're gonna see if you can outrun me before I catch you... moreIf there's one person Akari can't stand, it's Abe: the big-headed, bigfoot ace of the karate club... right until he floors her with an unexpected confession! Even as Abe's embarrassingly straightforward (and frequent) declarations throw her for a loop, Akari finds herself unwittingly drawn to him over the course of summer break and the school festival... "Let's play a game. We're gonna see if you can outrun me before I catch you." The race for love against this wild man-beast continues! You'll be a junkie for pushiness before you know it! less

Unable to outrun Abe's fast and furious declarations of love, Akari suddenly realizes that she returns his feelings... But unfortunately for her, Abe's performance at the school festival has bumped his popularity into the stratosphere! Now, hapless-in-love Akari has to face-off against hordes of monkey-hungry ladies for his affections -- even though she and Abe are finally on the same page (or so you would think)! The chase-and-be-chased marathon of love continues in volume 3!

Akari always thought that Abe -- the big-headed, bigfoot karate ace -- was more trouble than he was worth, so she was floored when he suddenly asked her out! But Akari has gradually warmed up to Abe's passionate declarations of love, and their happy relationship has finally reached the starting line... moreAkari always thought that Abe -- the big-headed, bigfoot karate ace -- was more trouble than he was worth, so she was floored when he suddenly asked her out! But Akari has gradually warmed up to Abe's passionate declarations of love, and their happy relationship has finally reached the starting line. Little does she know that Abe is just as pushy as a boyfriend as he ever was before, and she'll need to put her foot down if she expects him to take things at her pace! The chase-and-be-chased marathon of love continues in volume 4! less

Akari has a problem, and his name is Abe: the big-headed, bigfoot ace of the Karate club who's determined to win her heart! Despite her protestations, Akari finds herself warming up to Abe's feelings, and now the two are officially going out! While Akari is adjusting to the whole girlfriend thing, the karate club is busy prepping for the upcoming fall tournament... moreAkari has a problem, and his name is Abe: the big-headed, bigfoot ace of the Karate club who's determined to win her heart! Despite her protestations, Akari finds herself warming up to Abe's feelings, and now the two are officially going out! While Akari is adjusting to the whole girlfriend thing, the karate club is busy prepping for the upcoming fall tournament. But when Abe looks over the forecasted lineup, he takes off at an enraged run -- heading straight for a second-year sempai's classroom! One thing's for sure: this monkey boy may have won Akari's affections, but the chase is far from over! less

With Abe's karate tournament safely a thing of the past, the scene shifts to December, which can only mean one thing... Akari and Abe's very first Christmas! Abe wants to know what Akari's favorite thing is, so she proposes a game: if he can figure out what that is, she'll give him anything he wants. Surprising absolutely no one, the gorilla boy is all too happy to rise to the occasion!

Akari's been floating on air lately. She and Abe are happily in love, which means, for the very first time, she has an actual Valentine for Valentine's day! Now, if only her Dad hadn't stumbled upon them in a compromising situation... And then a second-year-shakeup turns everything topsy-turvy in the worst possible way!

Akari and Abe have faced their share of challenges on the way to becoming second-years. Most recently, Ryomei-sempai -- Abe's inspiration, the guy who first introduced our gorilla boy to karate -- has officially named himself Abe's rival. But it's not just victory on the mat he's after... He wants to win Akari's affections too! It's Abe versus Ryomei in a battle for supremacy in love AND karate!

Abe and Ryomei-sempai have both qualified for Interhigh! For Akari, this means sacrificing her dreams of a summer spent making googly eyes with her boyfriend for, you guessed it, more karate training... And for Abe, this means finally settling the score with Ryomei! But our heroine might still be in luck, because after Interhigh comes her birthday -- and Abe's got a special surprise for her. ♪

Akari has never doubted that, in her and Abe's relationship, it's karate that holds the number one place in his heart. In an anxious moment, she blurts out that she wants to take their relationship to another level... Only for Abe to reject her! The summer ends with our two lovebirds feeling more awkward than ever, but for Ryomei, it could be the perfect chance to bring his feelings for Akari out into the open.

After a summer dominated by Interhigh, the Autumn semester is shaping up to be just as busy, between a school festival and the upcoming field trip to worry about. None of that stops Abe from finally giving Akari her belated birthday present, though, and even in different classes, he does his best to carve out plenty of quality time together... moreAfter a summer dominated by Interhigh, the Autumn semester is shaping up to be just as busy, between a school festival and the upcoming field trip to worry about. None of that stops Abe from finally giving Akari her belated birthday present, though, and even in different classes, he does his best to carve out plenty of quality time together. Turns out the ace of the karate club makes a pretty good boyfriend, too! Abe has a chance to tour the campus of his dreams in the Kansai region during their field trip and Akari excitedly tags along. But as she maps out their future together, she makes a startling realization… less

Abe's barreling full speed ahead toward the future of his dreams...and Akari just realized she's pretty much the same person she was when it all began. But this is the winter where it all changes. She's decided to spend the entire break finding her direction in life, and she won't let Abe distract her! But wait... Doesn't that mean they'll have to spend Christmas apart?! Looks like winter is the season of trials for these two lovebirds who can barely stand to be apart!

Now, in their third and final year of high school, Akari and Abe are charging full speed ahead toward their futures. For Akari, that means studying for college entrance exams while Abe busts out all the stops for one last hurrah at Interhigh! (When your partner's doing their best, it's hard not to follow suit!) With their final summer break just around the corner, it's time to see exactly where our two heroes will end up, once and for all!