Even with diminished expectations, it grates.

The problem with this movie is the lead guy is a jerk and we want her to be with Billy Walsh instead of him

Although unmemorable plot-wise, it is Sebastian Croft and Charithra Chandran who make a dent in your heart with their sincere and youthful portrayal of their characters in this YA romance film.

This fusion of tropes and ideas already seen in series like Sex Education, Never Have I Ever, and Heartstopper never gels despite its two promising leads.