How to Keep a Distance from a Beautiful Girl

One day, the self-proclaimed “Selective Bocchi” Kusuba Ren, saves Tachibana Rika, a beautiful girl who is called “Takatsuki no Hana”, by chance. Rika forced him to get paid back, but his relationship with Rika did not end there. Their favorite shop is the same, they have a mutual friend, and they live next to each other. No matter what they do. They are, apparently, always together. “Why are you here…” “That’s my line.” However, as they continue their routine, they gradually open up their hearts to each other. “Hey, let’s go home now.” “I think Kusuba-san is a good person.” “I want to be friends with Kusuba-san.” A love story of two opposites who become friends and then…

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on How to Keep a Distance from a Beautiful Girl "How to Keep a Distance from a Beautiful Girl" is a completed web novel that I recently dove into, and while it didn't blow me away, it was a pleasant enough read. It's a story about a seemingly average guy who prefers to keep to himself and a beautiful, popular girl. The premise is simple: how do these two end up together? ### First Impressions Initially, I was drawn in by the promise of a slow-burn romance. The setup, with the "lazy protagonist" and "beautiful female lead," felt familiar, like a blend of other popular rom-coms. The description does give away a bit of the plot, which was a bit of a bummer, but I was still curious to see how the relationship would unfold. ### What Works Well The strongest aspect of this novel is definitely the pacing of the romance. The author does a solid job of developing the relationship between the two leads gradually, from acquaintances to friends, then to something more. I appreciated that it didn't feel rushed or forced. The interactions between the characters are also well-executed, making their connection believable and enjoyable to watch. It's a sweet and charming story that kept me coming back, even if it wasn't groundbreaking. ### Areas of Concern While the romance is a highlight, I did find some aspects a bit lacking. The male lead's overly negative attitude can be a bit much at times. His insistence on being a loner, even without a clear reason for it, felt somewhat contrived. Also, the story relies on quite a few coincidences to bring the main characters together, which can feel a bit unrealistic. While I could overlook it for the sake of the plot, it's a recurring element that might bother some readers. I also felt that some of the side characters' personalities are a bit too extreme. ### Final Verdict Overall, "How to Keep a Distance from a Beautiful Girl" is a decent read if you're looking for a heartwarming and relatively simple romance. It's not a revolutionary story, but it delivers on its promise of a cute and engaging relationship. If you enjoy slow-burn romances with a touch of slice-of-life, this might be worth checking out. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars.