High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Suki-tte Ii na yo. lit. Say "I love you." is a 2012 romance anime produced by ZEXCS based on the Japanese manga by Kanae Hazuki. The story of first love centers around Mei Tachibana, a girl who has never made friends or had a boyfriend in 16 years. One day, she accidentally injures Yamato Kurosawa, the school`s most popular boy. For some reason, Yamato becomes interested in Mei and starts a one-sided friendship with her. He even protects her from a stalker — by kissing her. The opening theme is "Friendship," performed by Ritsuko Okazaki; and the ending theme is "Slow Dance," performed by Suneohair.