Four infamous "pretty boys" are given an opportunity by their landlady to rent the mansion for free if they succeed in turning her niece into a lady. Takano Kyohei, Oda Takenaga, Toyama, Yukinojo, and Morii Ranmaru have their hands full trying to persuade Nakahara Sunako to forget the rejection she got from a guy and to abandon her creepy playthings. Unlike the radiant boys, Sunako is gloomy and antisocial. They will soon discover however that there is more to her than her looks.
This 25-episode comedy series has plenty of funny scenes and a bit of romance. Exaggeration is used to deliver funny lines; Sunako is almost always in her chibi form except in more somber scenes. This is a bit distracting but this is used to distinguish her contented and happy side from her gloomy personality. The romance part is just a bonus and a few hints are given, so do not expect any progress in that part.
Although not stated explicitly, the characters' issue is all about beauty. Kyohei has good looks but like Sunako's dark aura which repels people, it has become a burden for his part. People become obsessed with him that they resort to harassment. It has become so serious that his family even rejected him. Sunako on the other hand, thinks the pursuit of beauty is a waste of time. People also reject her but for different reasons from Kyohei. She doesn't need other people's approval however because she's happy with who she is; moreover she is loved by the people who know her. For both Kyohei and Sunako beauty is just an issue of people accepting them for who they are and looking past that physical aspect.
This series is a great watch if you're looking for something light and funny.
Rating: 6 out of 10
