GE: Good Ending

A high school student who is brilliant at strategy is hopelessly in love with the captain of the tennis team, but he cannot bring himself to ask her out. A classmate notices and offers help, and that help comes with a price. The premise sets up a story about overthinking love.The strongest element is the lead's arc. Watching a calculating mind lose its footing in emotion gives the series a real sense of tension. The club setting adds energy, and the friction between the leads and their friends keeps the scenes lively.The weakness is the middle. The long run sometimes drags, and a few plot turns feel stretched. Some moments lean into ecchi territory that will not suit every reader, which can undercut the emotional weight.If you enjoy coming-of-age romances about awkward first love, it is a worthwhile read. It is messier than most, and that is part of its appeal. Expect a clever protagonist losing his grip, sharp emotions and a story that takes feelings seriously.