Say "I Love You"
Original Title：好きっていいなよ.
Languages:
- English: Say "I Love You"
- Chinese: 只要你说你爱我
- Japanese: 好きっていいなよ.
"Say "I Love You"" (Japanese: 好きっていいなよ。) is a Japanese manga series by Kanae Hazuki. The story follows Mei Tachibana, a high school student who has closed herself off to others due to a traumatic childhood incident. Her life changes when she accidentally kicks Yamato Kurosawa, the most popular boy in school, sparking an unexpected friendship and romance. Yamato unilaterally claims they are friends and kisses Mei to protect her from a stalker. After this incident, Mei begins to develop feelings for Yamato and starts to express her emotions. As their relationship develops, Mei also gradually opens up and begins to make friends. The manga was serialized in "Dessert" magazine from 2008 to 2017, and was adapted into a television anime by Zexcs in 2012, licensed by Sentai Filmworks in North America. A live-action film was also released in 2014. The work is praised for its delicate portrayal of teenage love and emotions, exploring the meaning of trust, friendship, and love, as well as how to overcome past trauma.