The story centers around a girl who is 170 cm tall and a boy who is 156 cm tall. This dynamic is directly contrasting the typical formula where a man is taller than a woman. The "lovely complex" is the complex both of them have about their height, both tall and short. As Risa is taller than most of the boys, she considers herself unattractive and undesirable. This belief is reinforced when the guy she falls for happens to fall for her friend who is much shorter. Conversely, Otani falls for that same girl... but she doesn't see him as a potential romance because... and I quote... "Otani is easy to talk to, its probably because he is the same height as me that I don't see him as a guy." Ouch. So its clear where both of them get their issues from.
The thing about this anime that I was confused by, as much as I did end up liking it, was just how many times Risa went back and forth. "I like him... now I'm giving up on him... now I like him again... now I'm giving up again... now I like him... now I'm giving up again... now I like him... now I'm giving up again... now I like him..." Its like GEEZUS, make us your mind. That aside, it does lead to some pretty funny scenes.
Overall, this anime is spectacular and definitely worth a watch. It is hilarious and at times very moving. Nothing too deep here, no tragedy or huge depressing thing... I'm looking at you Clannad... >__>
Its just a fun romantic comedy that manages to hit all its notes well with a cast of characters that while, mostly forgettable past the blonde girl, are still very likable.
Due to the lessons learned about not giving up on an anime and the amazing nature of this series. Virtus Signum gives this a 10/10. Watch it.
