Title

The Dangers in My Heart

Also known as: Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu, 僕の心のヤバイやつ, The Bad Part of My Heart, 내 마음의 위험한 녀석, BokuYaba, เธอผู้อันตรายต่อใจผม, Czarne chmury w moim sercu, 僕ヤバ, Kalbimdeki Deli

by Norio Sakurai

Score from AniList: 81/100finished14 volumes199 chapters

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Ichikawa Kyoutarou, a boy barely clinging to the bottom rung of his school’s social ladder, secretly believes he’s the tortured lead in some psychological thriller. He spends his days dreaming up ways to disrupt his classmates’ peaceful lives and pining after Anna Yamada, the class idol. But Kyotaro’s not nearly the troubled teen he pretends to be…and it turns out Anna’s a bit odd herself! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Notes: - Winner of the Tsugi ni Kuru Web Manga 2020 Award. - Nominee for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award.

Chapters available: 199
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A funny, affectionate school romcom about a boy who thinks he is the lead in a psychological thriller, with a sharp sense of self-deprecation.

Pros

A witty, self-aware premise with a clear hook
Warm, funny characters with real chemistry
Quick, cheerful chapters that are easy to enjoy

Cons

The thriller gag can feel repetitive over a long run
Some side characters are thin

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Read the full take

The Dangers in My Heart is a warm, funny school romcom with a lead who is far more dramatic in his head than in real life. A boy stuck near the bottom of the school's social ladder believes he is the troubled hero of a psychological thriller. He spends his days scheming small disruptions and pining after the class idol, but he is not nearly as troubled as he pretends. The self-deprecating humour is the highlight, and the contrast between his inner drama and his awkward reality keeps the chapters bright. The leads have real chemistry, and the story becomes more than a gag as the two of them get to know each other. The honest cons: the thriller bit can feel repetitive over such a long run, and some supporting characters are sketched rather than fully developed. Still, it is an affectionate, funny read that suits a light mood. If you enjoy romcoms where the lead is his own worst critic, this is a good pick.