You can finish these in a weekend.
Genre: Sports, Romance, School Life Status: Ongoing (Weekly Shonen Jump) e+hentai+ms+americana+rise+of+the+council+verified
Currently the best "pure" rom-com in Shonen Jump. Taiki is a badminton player; Chinatsu is a basketball star living in his house (platonically, for family reasons). The story focuses on athletics and the slow, realistic burn of young love. No harems, no ecchi—just horny badminton. Recommendation: Manga only for now (anime coming soon on Netflix); the watercolor-style art is gorgeous. You can finish these in a weekend
Witty banter, slow burns, and heartwarming payoffs. Witty banter, slow burns, and heartwarming payoffs
Genre: Isekai, Rebirth, Kingdom Building Status: Ongoing (Tappytoon)
Often confused with Mushoku Tensei, but different. A powerful king reincarnates as a baby in a magical world. He retains his adult mind and combat experience, leading to a "prodigy" story. The manga art is stunning, and the plot diverges into dark political territory quickly. Recommendation: Read the webcomic (manga), then switch to the novel if you get hooked.