What happens when two perfect people meet each other? They find out how imperfect they actually are. These two teens have everyone fooled...except for each other. Beautiful, graceful, polite, reserved on the outside and sassy, bold, and goofy on the inside. Very cute little volume. I'm not rushing to get the next one, but I'm intrigued. I think that preteens and younger teenagers would enjoy this. The artwork is beautiful and there are some funny moments as well. I'm obviously not the target audience, but I enjoyed it.

It's the classic 'Popular sweet girl is actually a devil' and in this case so is the boy. I actually like their darker side more and so do they themselves. It's funny how they call it the dark side.
The story goes like this: The class madona develops a crush on the popular and sweet boy and accidentally let's out her darker side ( involves cussing, recklessness etc.) in front of her crush. And the boy too inturn let's out his dark side and they decide to keep each other's secret.

They become comfortable with each other and can freely express their real self with each other. It's fun to see the cooler side of the ML, the FL is already so cool. I can't wait till they get together!

If you are a fan of cute romances, go for it.

This was so fun!! I love how they can show their “other” side to one another. I think this will be a really fun series seeing these two fall for each other and seeing what trouble they get up to!

This manga was really unique! At first I wasn’t sure how I felt about it because the two main characters are the “angels of the school” so they are beloved by everyone. Once the story continued and the MMC’s true colors showed the story got more interesting. Toji was really funny and had me cracking up out loud. I’m curious how the rest of the series will be so I will definitely give the second volume a read!

Thank you Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC :)

3.5 stars. The art holds most of this series' charm. Despite comparisons to Horimiya, this is a softer romantic comedy that leans heavily on slice-of-life, lacking the bite and coarseness of its more comedic contemporaries.

After the initial set-up, I felt each chapter read like a loosely connected and beautifully drawn vignette. There is no central thread beyond Otogi and Toki's relationship, and, unfortunately, their false angel identities lack the depth to provide much drama between the two.

Though their classmates may be surprised Otogi and Toki speak casually, and even rudely, outside of school, their hidden selves are not provocative, punk, or delinquent. The times we see them "acting out," they are defending themselves and others against perverts. What exactly are the stakes here? Why do Otogi and Toki strive for perfection in public, and how would their true selves risk those goals, if at all?

While I enjoy slow burns and slice-of-life, there is a propulsive element missing here. Otogi is constantly in fear of discovery, but there is no reason why she should be. Her discomfort with her feelings for Toki is the more compelling plot, but the volume quickly retreads the same ground in each chapter, with Otogi always a step behind Toki and no reversals in fortune between them.

I found myself craving something darker in this volume that could contrast the beautiful facades Otogi and Toki have crafted and elevate the writing to the same level of quality as the art. I'll pick up the next volume with the hope that perhaps there we will discover something more scandalous—and interesting—about our leads and their insistence on upholding the status quo.

Thank you to Kodansha for providing a copy of Fall In Love, You False Angels, Vol. 1 via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

The premise of this manga is basically that we contain multitudes... For better and for worse. This doesn't just show in the main characters but in pretty much everyone around them.

The way that this is explored through the main characters is pretty interesting. I didn't exactly feel that they were that different from what they present as at school, just that they act in less polished and calm ways.

However, there were a few moments where I found Katsura's personality drawing my interest as she shows that more self-oriented side of her. I'm hoping that it gets explored more in future volumes because it's kinda fun to have a character who's very confident in her good looks and intelligence but doesn't act like a meanie.

I also really liked Ninomae's character and appreciate that we got to know a little bit more about him towards the end.

The story arc we got as they helped their classmate deal with a creepy professor was also nice, but after it, I really wished there'd been more of those scenes where Katsura fights for herself as opposed to being rescued by Ninomae, even in the small stuff. The romance also feels a bit too instantaneous, I'm hoping the pacing on that gets slower in the next volumes or that other aspects of the story step forward so it doesn't remain the principal focus on Katsura's side.

Still, this was a really good first volume that I had lots of fun reading. The art is just gorgeous and I think this is one of the few manga I've read that has really distinct and interesting character designs. Everyone, including side characters, feels unique and I'd love to know more about Katsura and Ninomae's friends in the future.

I highly recommend this read to people who enjoy super chill slice-of-life mixed with romance. I think if you're a fan of Horimiya, like me, you'll enjoy this!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-ARC.

Ready? Storytime!

Dive into this romcom between two angel-faced class representatives who have a hidden dark side! These two heart-throbs have the school sighing dreamily every day when their real personalities couldn’t be farther from the persona they present themselves as.

Otogi Katsura is our main female lead. But she’s a little more sharp-tongued and feistier than she lets others see! When she accidentally reveals this side of her to Toki—the class president who she’s highkey in love with—he also shows a side of him that nobody else gets to see. He’s a real treat. I won’t spoil it for you. But he claims that she’s now her “partner in crime,” as they both have skeletons in their closet!

Overall thoughts

Toki is so gorgeous, ohhh my gosh. And my second-lead syndrome strikes again because… can you blame me? Every man in this manga is drop-dead gorgeous. Period. Gushing aside, I enjoyed this manga a lot! It’s sweet, witty, and just an overall enjoyable read!

What a pleasant surprise False Angels was. I saw this manga on my socials and didn’t do much research before reading it. And this is my kind of shojo! It reminded me of the shojo romance I grew up watching, so it brought some really good memories flooding.

For the first volume, the story is strong. It feels like it achieved everything it set out to do and the paneling with the romantic moments, the comedy, and the punchy reveals made this read pretty unforgettable. I don’t know how they’ll incorporate the “hidden personalities” side of the story as they go forward.

Even if their “real personalities” go under the radar, I don’t think the story needs to have it at its forefront! What we have so far works really well and I hope to see some more character development later on! The premise is really fun and it has some of the most endearing leads I’ve met in manga. Overall, I’m really happy with this story and I want to read more of it!

Who is this manga for?

This manga is perfect for Shojo fans looking for a lighthearted read that’s brimming with romance while still adding a hint of humor! And lots of pretty men. And I mean lots.

See you in the next one!

When two perfectly gorgeous, smart, and polite high school freshmen collide ... turns out they are not so (the socially acceptable version of) "perfect" after all. And one of them got shot through the heart by a cupid's arrow.

100/100. Perfect. No notes. I just love reading about hot people problems/drama and having butterflies in my stomach 100% of the time.

eARC provided by NetGalley and Kodansha Comics.

Unfortunately, I didn't really like this one. I felt like I was just flipping the pages to finish and could hardly remember what the story was.

This manga was really cute. The story was easy to follow, characters were well fleshed out and the designs of them was really unique. Even their personalities was funny and easy to get along with.
I also love the format of the manga since it was easy to read as well.

First I want to say the artwork in this is truly beautiful! Absolutely love it! As for the story itself it’s okay. I don’t feel I missed anything, everything is steady paced and straight forward. I get the whole “I’m so pretty I have to be nice and perfect” vibe however them saying a couple of words that aren’t even that rash kinda ruin it. I need them to be in like a gang or something. Give me a true alter ego! Other than that it’s a cute read.

3.5 stars
Cute shoujo manga. I don’t think I will continue reading it because I don’t really like manga set in high schools anymore, but if I had read this while I was in high school, I probably would’ve really liked it. I do like the art style and the character art. I wish there was more from the guy’s point of view.

This story is so fun and cute. Great pace with lead characters that were easy to grow attached too. Takes the classic troupe of perfect student council students and gives them kind of alternative secret personalities. A very fun twist to a classic character.
It was a lot of fun to see the main female character struggle with the fact she was falling in love with the guy. Her hard core detail at every turn while realizing it's happen was so funny.
Great banter and fun exciting settings. I was giggling throughout the book.

This was such a fun first volume! The art was stunning, and the story was so much fun. I couldn't put it down!

New romance manga translation. Would highly recommend. Not too novel of a premise but the art is beautiful and characters are fun!

Lucious art and moody characters weren’t enough to prevent me from feeling largely underwhelmed by this much lauded in online spaces series. But I will say that as a first book, I did do enough for me to be interested in at least checking out book 2!

I will still be recommending this to manga lovers….i will have to add in a few caveats though!

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the egalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cute 💜

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Loved the art style. Especially when we saw flashes of emotional shifts. I can see potential in for the story and I enjoyed the beginning, but it felt a little dragged out without giving enough of the two main leads honest interactions.

It wasn't the strongest start, but all the ground work is there for a good series.

Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC.

—Brief Summary-

The Student President and Vice President seem like the perfect and inspirational leads for the student body. Nice, kind, and beautiful.

It takes one slip Ms.President's mask of perfection for Mr. Vice President to realize he might not be alone anymore.

It’s such an adorable manga! It definitely has Kare Kano vibes. What I love about it so far is how you are thrown into the story fairly quickly. But I’m sure we will learn more about the main characters and their reasons for hiding their true selves as the story progresses.

This feels like it will be a very charming and adorable love story. But I think more importantly it will be a very cute story about their friendship. I’m looking forward to buying this manga when it is released, and I look forward to reading the other volumes.

At a high school, Otogi Katsura and Toki Ninomae are considered the two most popular first years according to the student body. Renowned for their looks, intellect, and elegance, the two are given the title "Heartthrob Angel" by their peers.

Unknowing to the public, the title of "Heartthrob Angel" is opposite to how Otogi behaves in private. Ruthless, flippant, and calculating, she hides these traits because of societal expectations. To the public, she exudes elegance, grace, and beauty so she must behave that way.

All of this is tossed aside when she's accosted by some guys when waiting for the train next to Toki and reveals her true nature. Good news, Toki thought she was a badass! Bad news, Toki isn't the sweet, dainty guy she assumed he was. His true personality is devious, smooth, and rebellious which makes Otogi fall for him even more! This is the story of these two "angels" keeping their true personalities a secret from the public.

This series excels in its artwork. Not just with the leads, but everyone has a look of a soft, elegant aesthetic. It gives a fantasy-like feel to a contemporary story. The author does a good job showing Otogi's shift in personality from when she's in her "customer service" mode and when she's "off the clock".

I really enjoyed Otogi's personality. She's sarcastic, funny, speaks her mind, and is very narcissistic. I think this plays well with the cast . If her fake personality is like Mahiru Shiina from The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, then her true personality would be closer to Yoshino Somei from Yakuza Fiance. She gives a decent quality story an injection of whimsy and fun, even though most of the things I like from her comes from her internal dialogue.

Speaking of story, the narrative is fine. It's a high school romance that contains some story beats reminding me of something from Kaguya-sama: Love is War (mostly around Otogi's internal dialogue) and A Sign of Affection (there's a cafe scene that reminded me of when A Sign of Affection did that with the reoccurring bar).

The author does something interesting with the story and makes chapter 2 diverge from the standard high school romance plot-line the rest of the volume has by writing a detective-like story. While I found the chapter interesting (even though they didn't have to do much on-screen investigation), it's pretty jarring for the story to shift back to a high school romance in the subsequent chapter.

A complaint I have with the volume is that the story shelves Otogi publicly revealing her true personality, only to have Toki do it instead. After chapter 1, the reader will only see her true personality appear during internal dialogues whereas we Toki's true personality publicly appear more often. I feel like this is holding Otogi back from having more standout scenes like she did in the first chapter. That chapter gave the impression that we would receive a balance of both. While we may see Otogi's true personality make a public appearance more often in subsequent volumes, I'm disappointed that we don't see more of it in this one.

Overall, this series would appeal to those who enjoy romance (especially high school romance) titles that has a female lead who isn't afraid to speak their mind and stand up for themselves. I just wished we saw more of that in the volume. I plan on checking out volume 2 just to see if we get more of Otogi's true personality come out.

This is just the first volume and so I think it won't be nice to judge it based on this alone. But the plot was very cliche. Two people who hide behind a facade and eventually fall in love as they see the real person sitting behind.