Asper Kanojo is in my opinion the best romance manga out there. Not only does it give us a believable and warm look at a relationship between two people who don't quite fit in, it masterfully represents neurodivergency in both of the main characters.
Megumi is especially important to me. As someone who struggles with similar issues, and who has always known and loved people with these issues, her character brings me tears with how realistic and non offensive she is. Having a neurodivergent character in manga who isn't treated as a joke or villain is rare, and I think Asper Kanojo does it brilliantly.
Watching Megumi develop and grow as a person is heartwarming and beautiful, and it's just as lovely seeing how kind and accepting Yokoi is. Both Yokoi and Megumi are "imperfect" in the eyes of society - but with each other, they can be themselves without any judgement or persecution from the outside world.
I love this manga so much. Please read it.
