Title

Wolf Girl and Black Prince

Also known as: Ookami Shoujo to Kuro Ouji, オオカミ少女と黒王子, Ookami Shoujo to Kuroouji, The Reason I Love You, Kimi wo Suki ni Natta Riyuu, Wolf Girl & Black Prince, Wilczyca i Czarny Książę

by Ayuko Hatta

Score from AniList: 69/100finished16 volumes69 chapters

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Fed up with her friends’ constant bragging about their boyfriends, high school student Erika Shinohara decides to make up one of her own. When her lie starts unraveling at the seams, her charming schoolmate Kyoya Sata agrees to be her pretend boyfriend, seemingly saving her reputation. She won’t get off that easy, however, as she soon discovers her white knight is actually a blackhearted prince! Now Erika must be at his beck and call or risk her lie being exposed. But is Kyoya really as blackhearted as he seems? (Source: Shojo Beat) Notes: - Includes the one-shot "Junketsu Lullaby". - Includes the one-shot "Pierrot ja Nee yo". - Includes the one-shot "Kamatte-chan de Gomenasai!!" - Includes the one-shot "Kimi wo Suki ni Natta Riyuu" (The Reason I Love You)

Chapters available: 69
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A lively shoujo romance built on a fake-boyfriend lie, where a tsundere heroine finds her pretend partner is far more complicated than he seems.

Pros

Classic fake-dating setup with bite
Strong contrast between the leads
Complete 69-chapter run

Cons

Tsundere dynamic can feel repetitive
Love-triangle beats are familiar

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Read the full take

Wolf Girl and Black Prince opens with a small lie and a big reaction. A high-school student, tired of friends who brag about their boyfriends, invents one of her own. Her charming classmate steps in as her pretend partner, seemingly saving her reputation. The premise is a comfortable shoujo classic, and it sets up a dynamic that rewards patience.The pleasure lies in the contrast between the two leads. Their sharp exchanges carry much of the humour, and the story gives each character emotional layers beyond the surface charm. The school setting is familiar and warm, and the pacing lets relationships develop naturally.The weakness is the genre's own repetition. The tsundere dynamic can grow predictable, and love-triangle beats follow expected paths. Readers who enjoy fake-dating romances with a bit of bite will have a good time. Those seeking fresh romantic structure may find it comfortable rather than surprising, though the finished run and strong pairing make it easy to enjoy.