I"s(2002)

I's is a romantic comedy series following Ichitaka Seto, a high school student paralyzed by shyness when it comes to confessing his feelings to classmate Iori Yoshizuki. Repeatedly, he gathers the courage to tell her he loves her, only to be thwarted by misunderstandings and bad timing. The situation grows messier when Itsuki Akiba, his childhood friend who moved to America, returns with unresolved feelings for him. Caught between his crush on Iori and Itsuki's rekindled affection, Ichitaka must navigate the awkward complications of teenage romance. The series balances humor with genuine emotional stakes as he struggles to bridge the gap between what he wants to say and what actually comes out.