Summary Never Give Up! from Zinmanga X
Never Give Up! summary: During her childhood, Kiri Minase fell in love with her playmate, Tohya Enishi, and even asked for his hand in marriage, but their families vetoed their union. Kiri and Tohya's parents were models, responsible for their pristine appearance, but while Tohya inherited his mother's delicate beauty, Kiri inherited masculine traits from her father's genes. Over time, Kiri tried to transform herself into a more feminine identity to win Tohya's heart, but she only encountered harsh criticism from family and friends. Tohya's unique appearance captured the attention of a fashion photographer, and he went on to become a highly successful model for Kiri's mother's agency. Kiri, aware of the unforgiving nature of the fashion industry, approached her mother for a job in the agency as a disguise. Kiri's mom agreed, but she had to portray herself as a male model named Tatsuki. During their first photo shoot, the photographer expressed his attraction to Tohya, triggering fears in Kiri of losing her longtime crush and becoming undesirable again. Ultimately, Kiri must face her true self and choose between inner beauty and outer beauty, transcending gender norms. She learns to embrace her identity, accepting that her outer appearance does not define her character, and chooses to love herself for who she is.