Candy and Kiss
Maeda Taiki works in a clothing store in Tokyo. He is a shy boy who has no confidence in himself and believes he is ugly. Yagii Haruhisa is the manager of the shopping center where Maeda works; he is handsome, kind,…
Maeda Taiki works in a bustling Tokyo clothing store, convinced he’s unattractive and socially awkward. He harbors a secret crush on the handsome, kind-hearted shopping center manager Yagii Haruhisa—who somehow reciprocates. This sweetly awkward Japanese BL film breathes life into an anxiety-ridden protagonist and the patient love that helps him open up. What follows is a fast-paced, gently humorous romance that tackles real mental health struggles head-on, proving that even the most self-doubting heart can learn to accept tenderness. Adapted from a manga, *Candy and Kiss* delivers a condensed but emotionally resonant story about self-worth, communication, and love’s ability to quiet inner demons.