Nakasete Yaru yo Yankee-kun

Ever since their early childhood, Kou and Maki have been close friends, and the bond between them has endured over fifteen years. Over time, both of them have developed a reputation for being troublemakers who get into fights periodically. Kou tends to maintain a collected and composed demeanor, often sticking closely to Maki. Their acquaintances often jest about them being a pair, with Kou hopelessly smitten with his pink-haired comrade. Nevertheless, is there any reality to this lighthearted tease?