Title

I Married My Best Friend to Shut My Parents Up

Also known as: Oya ga Urusai node Kouhai (♀) to Gisou Kekkon shitemita., 親がうるさいので後輩（♀）と偽装結婚してみた。, I decided to fake a marriage with my junior (♀️) to shut my parents up, I Decided to Fake a Marriage with My Junior to Shut My Parents Up, รำคาญนักก็แต่งงานกันซะเลย, Me Casei Com Uma Colega Para Calar os Meus Pais

by Naoko Kodama

Score from AniList: 68/100finished1 volumes5 chapters

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Morimoto, a young professional woman in Japan, is tired of fending off her parents' questions about her being single. They want her to marry a man and settle down, and they'll insist on nitpicking her choice of groom to death. In an unexpected move, another woman in the office - who has a crush on her - offers to be her wife in a sham marriage, which might make her parents back off. But this "fake" marriage could unearth something very real! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment) Note: Includes the extra chapters "Anaerobic Love" and "Fake Married Life".

Chapters available: 5
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A tender, low-key romance about a sham marriage that could turn into something real, though its short run leaves little room to breathe.

Pros

A relatable premise about family pressure
A gentle, low-stakes romance
Warm, understated character moments

Cons

The short run rushes some emotional beats
The sham-marriage premise leans on familiar tropes

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I Married My Best Friend to Shut My Parents Up is a gentle romance built on a relatable premise. A young professional is worn down by family pressure to settle down, and a coworker with a crush on her offers a sham marriage as a way out. The hook plays on the awkwardness of family expectations and the quiet ache of wanting someone you cannot quite say out loud. The tone is soft and understated, and the small character moments carry much of the warmth. The honest cons are that the short run rushes some emotional beats, and the sham-marriage setup leans on tropes that many romance readers will recognise. Some readers may want more time to explore the characters' feelings. Still, it is a sweet, quiet read that suits a calm evening. If you enjoy low-key romance about two people learning to be honest with each other, this is worth a look. Let the story unfold at its own pace.