Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Propose-hen

Synopsis

Continues the story of Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi - World's Greatest First Love 2

In "World's Greatest First Love 2," first love proves to be far from straightforward. Ritsu Onodera continues to face difficulties in his role as a shoujo manga editor at the prestigious Marukawa Publishing House, particularly under the strict guidance of the highly skilled Masamune Takano. Adding to the tension, Masamune—who happened to be Ritsu's first love during middle school—announces his determination to win Ritsu's heart once more. Elsewhere, editor Yoshiyuki Katori keeps his relationship with the renowned manga artist Chiaki Yoshino a secret from their coworkers. Chiaki remains unaware that his old high school friend, Yuu Yanase, harbors romantic feelings for him that go beyond friendship. Meanwhile, steadfast yet affectionate Hatori refuses to let his love be lost without a fight. Finding new love at thirty brings its own difficulties. Editor Shouta Kisa is involved with 21-year-old art student Kou Yukina. Despite Yukina's repeated reassurances, Kisa constantly questions whether he truly deserves such a lively and young partner.

In this installment

Ritsu Onodera switches jobs in search of a fresh start, but his hopes are dashed when his new supervisor turns out to be someone from his romantic past. Though Ritsu is eager to put those memories behind him, his boss seems equally intent on building a future together. Frustrated by claims that he only got his position thanks to family influence, Ritsu resigns from his editing role at his father's company and moves to Marukawa Publishing. There, he ends up in the shojo manga editorial department—a field he neither cares for nor has any background in. Having vowed to avoid love entirely, the very last thing he wants is to be surrounded by romance stories. To make matters worse, his domineering boss, Masamune Takano, turns out to be the very person Ritsu fell for back in high school.