The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
Synopsis
Kind-hearted Himuro-kun is unfortunate: when in deep concentration, stressed, or flustered, he involuntarily creates blizzard conditions for himself and anyone in his vicinity. During one such incident on the first day of his new job, Himuro-kun encounters the beautiful Fuyutsuki-san, who helps him break out of his nerve-induced ice. As it turns out, Fuyutsuki-san is his new coworker. At the office, the cool-headed Fuyutsuki-san offers simple and rational solutions to Himuro-kun's icy dilemmas—everything from helping him garden without freezing his plants to ensuring he does not melt during their tropical work retreat. Every time Fuyutsuki-san does something kind for him, the tempest of emotions he experiences inside embarrassingly manifests on the outside. As a result of the frequent snowstorms, Himuro-kun's feelings for Fuyutsuki-san are impossible to hide. Even though Fuyutsuki-san is unfamiliar with love, Himuro-kun remains determined to repay her kindness and warm her heart in any way he can. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed. Many appreciate the show's relaxing vibe, mature characters, and focus on a workplace romance. However, a significant number find the pacing too slow, the character development lacking, and the overall plot unfulfilling, leading to frustration.
Strengths
- Mature workplace relationships are refreshing and relatable.
- Cute and fun with lovable characters and heartwarming moments.
- Relaxing and easy to watch with a pleasant color palette.
- Characters are mature and level-headed avoiding unnecessary drama.
- Wholesome and promotes the developing relationship well.
Weaknesses
- Pacing is horrible with episodes feeling padded out with filler.
- Character development is slow and feels like things have barely changed.
- Characters feel dull and one-dimensional.
- Story doesn't get anywhere and cuts the manga.
- Romance is slow-paced to the point of frustration; not enough payoff.
- Other love plots barely get any air time and are equally underdeveloped.