looking for reccomendations of manga with the MC having a gap between their scary appearance and their personality

[teethbonesandallofthosewonderfulthings]

heya! im new to the forums!
so, i'm a massive sucker for this one specific trope. i really like it when some big, burly, battle-scarred brute is the nicest, sweetest person you could ever meet.

mainly, im looking for a pure-hearted delinquent mc. i want them to be unfairly judged to be some scary thug by everyone around them, but through their own good character showing through their actions and words, they subvert these expectations with flying colours. every time i see this trope done well, i wake up each morning a little happier.

ive got some examples handy if you need a little extra clarification:
Kono Yankee wa Ubu Sugiru!
Modokidomo
Hayo Tsukiau Hanashi

i usually like rom-coms, slice of life, just the usual feel-good brainless stuff that i can read when im having a slow day.

ps: bonus points if there's a character that looks like they're some bookish/gloomy nerd, but could knock you out without breaking a sweat. ;P

 

[Sahkuh]

Angel Densetsu is quite good in that regard

 

[MrIncognito]

Angel Densetsu the GOAT, of course
Natsume & Natsume
Another Typical Fantasy Romance (free on Webtoon)
Kawaii Hito
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity

 

[Hicleric]

Bear and Bunny definitely fits the bill

Scary-Faced Adventurer does as well iirc but all the English chapters seem to have been taken down 🤷

 

[Nonnom]

Though the chapters aren't on Mangadex, you should try Ore Monogatari. He's not really a delinquent tho and more that he's just massive manly brute. Also,
A Delinquent's Life Hacks, about a delinquent looking guy who helps others with his knowledge of life hacks.

Kyujitsu no Warumono-san, about a villain from a Super Sentai setting on his day off.

Kuma to Usagi, about a pure heart delinquent and a nympho lady. Ecchi.