Title

Defying Kurosaki-kun

Also known as: Kurosaki-kun no Iinari ni Nante Naranai, 黒崎くんの言いなりになんてならない, Black Prince & White Prince

by Makino

Score from AniList: 69/100finished19 volumes89 chapters

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“I demand absolute obedience.” Yu Akabane has worked hard to reinvent herself for high school, and there’s only one step left in her plan to leave her plain Jane days behind: asking out her idol, the “White Prince” Shirakawa-kun. When circumstances lead to Yu moving into the school dorm where Shirakawa-kun boards, she thinks she’s found her lucky break. But unluckily for Yu, “Black Devil” Kurosaki-kun, the boy everyone at school (including the teachers!) is afraid of, lives there too—and when Yu defies him, he’s all too eager to punish her… (Source: Kodansha USA)

Chapters available: 89
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A shoujo romance in which a girl who has reinvented herself for high school is confronted by a demanding, domineering classmate, and the battle of wills between them is the engine of the story.

Pros

Lively, spirited banter
A sharp, competitive dynamic

Cons

The domineering lead can feel abrasive
The love-triangle beats add clutter

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I demand absolute obedience. Yu Akabane has worked hard to reinvent herself for high school, and there is only one step left in her plan. Then she meets Kurosaki, a demanding and domineering classmate, and her careful reinvention is tested. That premise is a spirited clash of wills, and the series is built on the tension between control and attraction.The strength is the banter. The sparring between the two leads is sharp and lively, and Yu's determination gives each exchange bite. The school setting keeps the stakes personal and fun.The weaknesses are clear. The domineering lead can feel abrasive, and the love-triangle beats add clutter. Readers wanting a gentler romance may find the tone tough.Recommended for fans of competitive shoujo romance with lively banter. Expect a spirited, sharp read.