i'm so weak for childhood friends trope and the story of kazuma and chiaki is by far my favourite from any manga! i loooveee how the author was not afraid to portray them as flawed characters as teenagers, and it makes it so much more rewarding seeing how their relationship actually helps them to be more mature. the angst was tastefully done and it's so refreshing to see a couple so sure with their feelings towards each other that even when they're fighting they never once thought about breaking up or leaving the other - soulmate behaviour <3