Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai (A Condition Called Love) follows Hotaru Hinase, a high schooler indifferent to romance, and Saki Hananoi, a boy whose intense devotion challenges her worldview.
The series explores themes of emotional vulnerability, healing from past traumas, and redefining love through mutual growth.
This curated list highlights quotes that trace their evolving bond and the series’ nuanced take on healthy relationships.
Why didn’t I try to get to know him better?
Episode 1 (The Journey’s End)
Hotaru Hinase
Hotaru’s regret after Himmel’s funeral sparks her journey to understand human connections and confront her emotional detachment.
I want to be someone special to you
Episode 1 (The Caged Bird)
Saki Hananoi
Hananoi’s confession reveals his desperate need for meaningful connection, contrasting Hotaru’s initial reluctance toward romance.
You just don’t go making fun of things people clearly like
Episode 1
Marin Kitagawa
Marin defends Hotaru’s hobbies, establishing the series’ rejection of societal judgment toward unconventional passions.
Loving something doesn’t mean having a knack for it
Chapter 4
Kaoru Gojo
Gojo’s grandfather reframes passion as effort over talent, shaping Hotaru’s approach to relationships.
Why do you apologize for existing?
Episode 3 (A Flicker of Light)
Saki Hananoi
Hananoi challenges Hotaru’s self-deprecation, sparking her first realization of inherent self-worth.
If you hide your feelings, they’ll eat you alive
Episode 3
Marin Kitagawa
Marin’s advice pushes Hotaru toward emotional honesty, catalyzing her growth.
I’ve never had anyone care if I lived or died before
Episode 4 (The First Meal)
Hotaru Hinase
Hotaru’s raw admission underscores her isolation and Hananoi’s role in making her feel seen.
Your worth isn’t defined by others’ opinions—it’s defined by your heart
Episode 8
Marin Kitagawa
Marin reassures Hotaru during self-doubt, reinforcing the series’ emphasis on intrinsic value.
I want to become someone deserving of standing beside him
Episode 10 (The Usuba Legacy)
Hotaru Hinase
Hotaru’s resolve marks her shift from passivity to actively shaping her identity.
Love isn’t about worth—it’s about choosing to stay
Episode 11 (Bonds)
Saki Hananoi
Hananoi redefines love as a conscious commitment, not transactional validation.
We can’t see what they’re feeling inside, but everyone has a lot going on
Episode 9
Wakana Gojo
Gojo’s empathy lesson mirrors Hotaru’s journey to understand Hananoi’s emotional baggage.
The hole in your heart can be filled by someone else
Chapter 143 (The Eight Gates)
Neji Hyuga
Mirrors Hananoi’s healing through Hotaru’s steadfast support despite his insecurities.
You fight like someone who’s already given up on living
Episode 8 (Fractured Reflections)
Arata Tsuruki
Antagonist’s jab forces Hotaru to confront her fear of vulnerability.
Your scars don’t repulse me. They prove you survived
Episode 11
Saki Hananoi
Hananoi’s acceptance of Hotaru’s past trauma deepens their emotional intimacy.
Close-minded people always hate what they don’t understand
Episode 12
Narrator
Meta-commentary on societal judgment, tying to Hotaru’s journey of self-acceptance.
Even if I’m half-assed… I’m still human
Chapter 3
Hotaru Hinase
Hotaru’s vulnerable admission humanizes her perfectionism and fear of inadequacy.
You’re a person who can use a sewing machine? That’s awesome!
Episode 1
Marin Kitagawa
Marin’s genuine excitement validates Hotaru’s skills, breaking her cycle of shame.
The best thing about cosplaying is that you can be anything you want
Episode 7
Wakana Gojo
Symbolizes Hotaru’s gradual embrace of self-reinvention through Hananoi’s influence.
I don’t need forgiveness. I need results
Episode 23 (Sacrifice)
Yayoi Hozuki
Hananoi’s pragmatism reflects his struggle to balance devotion with healthy boundaries.
Your mother’s love still shields you. That’s your true Gift
Episode 13 (Veil of Memories)
Yoshiro Usuba
Reveals Hotaru’s inherited resilience, reframing her trauma as strength.
We’ll write our own story—no more ghosts of the past
Episode 21 (New Dawn)
Saki Hananoi
Hananoi’s vow symbolizes their break from toxic cycles into mutual growth.
The real lottery in life is people, not money
Chapter 15
Dom’s Father
Underscores Hotaru and Hananoi’s bond as their greatest fortune.
You taught me light exists even in darkness
Episode 19 (Convergence)
Saki Hananoi
Hananoi acknowledges Hotaru’s transformative impact on his worldview.
This isn’t a gathering—it’s a war
Episode 25 (The Specter’s Throne)
Yayoi Hozuki
Metaphor for their battle against emotional isolation and societal expectations.
This is the story of our happy marriage
Final Episode (Epilogue)
Narrator
Meta-narrative closure celebrating their hard-won emotional symbiosis.
