Funny, I came here to ask basically the same thing. I also griped about Toradora; all that investment and they don't hook up till right at the end. (sigh)
Best example of what I'd like to find is one like Itazura na Kiss. That's ideal, long running and doesn't end on a "will they/won't they" either. I also liked Lovely Complex and Ore Monogatari. Haven't delved into a romance in awhile, pretty sure there were others that were decent but I can't recall right now.
The forbidden aspect brings Koi Kaze to mind.
|