It succeeds because it never cheats. Medaka is always a monk. Mona is always a princess. Watching these two walls slowly crumble under the weight of teenage hormones and spiritual irony is a masterclass in long-form gag manga.
If you want a that respects its own ridiculous premise, then "manga kuroiwa medaka ni watashi no kawaii ga tsuujinai" is essential reading. manga kuroiwa medaka ni watashi no kawaii ga tsuujinai
"One girl’s cuteness is another monk’s final exam." Have you read the latest chapter? Does Medaka finally break, or does Mona become a nun? Join the discussion in the comments below. It succeeds because it never cheats