Why are 'guy obsessed with girl stories' so popular?

It could be that the art style and emotional depth of girl manga appeal to him. Also, some guy might be interested in understanding different perspectives and experiences through such manga.

Well, often in these stories, the guy starts as a bit of a stalker - not in a creepy way though. He'll find out her daily routine and 'accidentally' bump into her a lot. Then there's the plot where he saves the girl from some sort of trouble, which makes her see him in a new light. Also, there's the scenario where the guy writes her love letters or poems to express his obsession in a more romantic way.

Well, there could be a bunch of reasons. Maybe the guy has some unique traits that draw her in. Or perhaps they share common interests and hobbies that create a connection. Also, it might be his kindness and compassion that make her obsessed.

One such manga could be 'Love Beyond Size'. It shows a guy who is head over heels for a chubby girl, depicting their unique relationship.

Perhaps the obsessed guy has a change of heart. He realizes his actions are wrong and lets the girl go. But this ending often comes with a complex set of emotions and consequences for both characters as they try to make sense of what has happened.

Often, the theme of rescue is present. It could be the girl trying to rescue herself or her friends and family attempting to rescue her. Also, there can be a theme of psychological manipulation as the obsessed guy may use various tactics to control the girl.

Well, there are many. Some involve a girl comforting a guy through a family issue. Say, in 'Family Troubles and Her Comfort', the guy is having a hard time with his parents' divorce and the girl is there to listen, give advice, and just be a shoulder to cry on. Also, in a more sci - fi setting, a girl from an alien race might comfort a human guy who is feeling lost and alone in a strange new world in a story called 'Alien Comfort' or something similar.

Another theme is self - discovery. For the nerdy girl, she might discover a new side of herself through her relationship with the popular guy, like becoming more confident. And for the popular guy, he may learn about things he never cared about before, like the nerdy girl's interests in academic or geeky stuff. In many of these stories, there's also the theme of breaking social barriers. Since they come from different social strata in school or society, their relationship challenges the norms and expectations of those around them.

The guy's obsession with paprika in the cartoon could stem from its association with a special person or event. It could also be that the smell or look of paprika gives him a sense of comfort or inspiration.

It could be that watermelons remind him of happy memories from his childhood. Or perhaps he's fascinated by the unique shape and color of watermelons.