In So Deep, It's Love Already

Age: 📚 13+ | 1 Volume (Ongoing - Vols. 2-4 through 2026) | Paperback | Creator: Reida Soragaki

In So Deep, It's Love Already is an unconventional teen romantic comedy from creator Reida Soragaki that puts an otaku spin on high school love. Published under TOKYOPOP's LoveLove imprint, this 13+ series is for anyone who's ever fallen hard for someone—and then treated that crush like their new favorite fandom.

Momoka Kirino lives for her favorite characters. She knows what she likes: cool, intimidating types with hidden soft sides. The kind of guys who look scary but secretly blush when flustered. It's the perfect character archetype—and Momoka is an expert at spotting it.

So when the new transfer student Shuuto Kametani walks into class looking like he walked straight out of her favorite manga, Momoka is immediately intrigued. He's got the scary exterior. The snappish attitude. Everything checks out.

Then she discovers his secret: Shuuto gets embarrassingly flustered around girls.

That's it. Momoka is done for.

What starts as fan appreciation quickly spirals into full-blown stanning. She observes him, catalogs his reactions, and adores his every blushing moment with the enthusiasm of a dedicated fan. But as she gets to know the protective, gentle person beneath Shuuto's intimidating facade, something shifts. This isn't just fandom anymore. Momoka might actually want to keep him all to herself.

In So Deep, It's Love Already is a fresh, funny take on teen romance that celebrates otaku culture while exploring what happens when fictional crushes become very, very real.

In So Deep, It's Love Already is the rom-com for everyone who's ever whispered "I can fix him"—and meant it with their whole heart.

Perfect for readers who love: Teen romantic comedy, otaku/fandom culture, gap moe (tough exterior/soft interior), high school romance, heroines who approach love like a passion project.