Slow Step(1991)

Slow Step is a romantic comedy series centered on Minatsu Nakazato, a spirited high school softball player caught between two suitors. Shu Akiba, her classmate, harbors quiet feelings for her, while Naoto Kadomatsu, an ambitious young boxer, becomes smitten with her—though their connection begins under unusual circumstances. When Minatsu once disguised herself to evade trouble, Naoto fell for her alter ego, complicating an already tangled love triangle. As the three navigate school life, athletic pursuits, and shifting emotions, misunderstandings and genuine affection collide in equal measure. The series balances lighthearted romance with the everyday chaos of adolescence, exploring how first love rarely follows a straightforward path.