Manga Artist Marries Childhood Friend She Promised to Wed as a Kid

In anime, it’s common to see stories where two childhood friends promise to marry when they grow up — only to reunite years later with emotional complications. Many people think it’s just a cute fantasy, nothing more than a trope.

But real life can sometimes be just as sweet as fiction.

Manga Artist Marries Childhood Friend She Promised to Wed as a Kid

Japanese manga artist Oohara Roron, known for titles like Tekito na Maid no Oneesan and Orenchi no Maid-san, surprised her fans with a heartfelt personal announcement on July 7, 2025. On her official Twitter account, she revealed:

“Today, July 7th, 2025, I got married! My husband was actually my first love back in kindergarten. I remember telling him, ‘Let’s get married when we grow up’ — and here we are! I hope to build a happy and fun family with him. I’ll continue drawing manga as usual, so please keep supporting me!”

Yes, the childhood friends marriage promise came true — she married the very same boy she confessed to when she was just a child. Fans flooded her post with congratulations, but many couldn’t help expressing envy too. Comments like “Why didn’t I have a childhood friend like that?” were common among otaku readers.

Another Real Childhood Friends Marriage Story Shocks Japan

Interestingly, Oohara Roron’s story isn’t the only recent example of childhood friends tying the knot. A separate case featured in Oricon last month also grabbed the attention of otaku communities online.

A boy and a girl from a small countryside town in Japan met at age six and attended a tiny elementary school with only one class. Though they became close through sports and field trips, their lives went separate ways in high school due to a move and different schools.

Years later, they reconnected through social media. One reunion led to another, and eventually… marriage. Today, they’re parents of two children.

What makes their story so special is how naturally everything flowed from friendship to love. Their classmates were shocked when the couple announced they were dating, especially since many assumed they had lost contact forever.

“We’ve known each other for 22 years now,” they shared in the interview. “We’re not just husband and wife — we’re like best friends.”

The shared childhood, overlapping social circles, and years of trust made their bond deeper than most.

It’s Not Just an Anime Trope Anymore

While we often think childhood friends marriage is just something invented for romance manga and anime, stories like these show it’s very real for some lucky people. Sure, not every case ends in a fairy-tale wedding (and some even take darker turns), but once in a while, life really does imitate anime.

via Você Sabia Anime