Hatsu*Haru

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The male protagonists of these two manga are somewhat similar. Both are handsome, have a cool reputation, and popular with girls, but in reality are something of a basket case. Both also have a sort of rival/bickering type relationship with their leading girl whom they end up falling for despite themselves.  

These manga both feature the pov of their male protagonists who are pretty similar as well -- they come off as arrogant and popular among the girls of the class, but really they're kind of an awkward basket case that can't seem to get things right with the one girl they're into.  

When I read both mangas I had the same feeling In both stories, the male lead focuses on winning the girl's heart. 

Mat-tsun and Mari-chan's relationship and circumstances are somewhat similar to Ichinose and Takanashi-san's since Takanashi and Mari both (more or less) have an unrequited love and the two popular boys both fell for those stubborn, (first) guy-hating girls. But for those who read Hatsu*Haru: Nijiiro Days isn't only about Mat-tsun and Mari-chan. It's abot Mat-tsun, his three best friends and their love interests. But their love stories are all great! 

Both series are about a male who is popular among girls and a plain female, who are well known from a small age and the male suddenly falls for the female trying to put aside their friendship.  

They both have very similar art and atmosphere and they both feature a girl who has feelings for his teacher and a guy who falls in love with her. 

Without spoiling the plot too much, the popular but conceited ikemen sets his sight on a girl who's just a little unattainable because she's already got someone else in her heart... who's unattainable on an entirely different level! The strong female characterisation is also very appealing in both the titles!