Yano Motoharu is the most popular guy in class, the school’s basketball ace, and highly charismatic to boot! No wonder Nanami Takahashi can’t resist falling in love with him. When Yano returns Nana’s feelings, things seem too good to be true and the two begin a relationship; but Yano has a contradictory personality which confuses Nana most of the time. On top of that, tragic events in Yano’s past won’t stop haunting their relationship. Unable to halt their passionate feelings, are Yano and Nana heading for disaster or can they save each other from irreparable hurt?
Makoto has been in love with Kotonoha, a beautiful girl who rides the same train as he, for some time now. Luckily, his classmate Sekai’s nosy personality ensures him an introduction to his crush, and soon the two begin to date. However, Sekai herself also has feelings for Makoto. Will Kotohona and Makoto’s relationship survive in the face of hardships and trials?
We Were There and School Days involve very real life situations. The dramatic and intense moments played out in each are real life occurrences that could potentially happen. The over dramatic, almost manic feelings portrayed in both series are what make this recommendation.