Give them distinct, clashing goals that require negotiation.

Writing a functional, happy couple offers fewer avenues for deep psychological exploration than writing a couple struggling to connect.

This isn't a hero in shining armor. He's often described as a "pathetic and soggy" figure, a "soggy mf emoist" who is "Consistently soggy, never dry"—an emotionally exposed, unkempt character who feels stuck in their own mess.

If you're interested in exploring more manga like Hanada Shizuka, consider checking out:

"Love is not a fire to be fed. It is a sponge. And mine is already full." — Hanada Shizuka (fictional excerpt, Diary of Soggy Days )

As they pulled back, gasping for air, Shizuka knew she had found something special. This wasn't going to be another soggy relationship; it was the start of something real, something that would weather any storm.

However, "Shizuka" is a common character name in various series, and "Hanada" is famously associated with the series Hanada Shōnen Shi