She's Hopeless

A rich girl with a fierce personality is a bullied loner at school, and her family secretly hires a boy to transfer in and protect her as her bodyguard. The premise sets up a comedy of hidden identity, with a lead who will not be pushed around.The strongest element is the lead. Her prickliness is entertaining, and her clashes with the bodyguard drive much of the humour. The school hierarchy adds a comic and sometimes tense backdrop.The weakness is balance. The bullying storyline is heavy and can clash with the lighter comedy, and the hidden-identity plot can feel contrived. Some supporting characters serve mainly as obstacles.If you enjoy tsundere romances with a secret protector, it is a fun pick. It is brisk and sharp. Expect school-yard standoffs, a loyal shadow and a secret that is hard to keep.