Love and Lies

In the near-future Japan of Love and Lies, a government-mandated matchmaking system dictates citizens' romantic partners at age 16, forcing high school student Yukari Nejima to navigate a forbidden love for his classmate Misaki Takasaki—all while his assigned partner, the brilliant Lilina Sanada, begins to develop genuine feelings for him. Published by Kodansha USA from 2017 to 2022, this 13-issue series, created by Musawo, explores the tension between personal desire and societal control through a love triangle that challenges the very definition of choice. Its concise, emotionally charged storytelling makes it a standout entry in the dystopian romance genre.