My Beautiful Childhood Friend who I’ve Loved Since I was Little was Stolen from Me, Then a Pure Gal Comforted Me

I, Jiro Togawa is a first-year high school student who has a precious childhood friend, she is a beautiful girl named Shiori Katahira. I was planning to confess my feelings to her when I enter high school, but as soon as we entered high school, I was NTR’ed by Kajino Kippei, he is a flirtatious guy from the same grade as us… On top of that, I saw them having s*x on the bed in Shiori’s room. Heartbroken, I skipped school for the first time in my life. I want to die, but I don’t have the guts to kill myself. Then, a gal who is in the same grade as me, Suyama Arisa, approached me. She has beautiful blonde hair, brown-coloured skin, and really huge breasts. Suyama-san is very kind to me, who is a very dull guy, and comforts me when my precious childhood friend was stolen from me. And from there, my fate changed.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on *My Beautiful Childhood Friend who I’ve Loved Since I was Little was Stolen from Me, Then a Pure Gal Comforted Me* This title is certainly a mouthful, and after diving in, the story itself is just as… eventful. The premise alone promises a rollercoaster of emotions, and while it delivers on the drama, the execution left me with mixed feelings. ### First Impressions I went into this novel expecting a sweet, albeit angsty, romance with a bit of a revenge twist. The initial setup is classic: childhood love, unrequited feelings, and the heartbreak of seeing that love snatched away. The introduction of the "pure gal" character seemed like a promising way to explore themes of healing and finding love in unexpected places. ### What Works Well The initial emotional impact is undeniable. I felt the protagonist's pain and the awkwardness of his situation. The author clearly knows how to tug at heartstrings, and the early stages of the relationship between the MC and the "pure gal" were genuinely heartwarming. The idea of a character offering comfort and support during a vulnerable time is appealing, and the novel does a decent job of portraying that initial connection. ### Areas of Concern However, the plot takes some rather… questionable turns. The drama escalates quickly, and not always in a believable way. The actions of some characters felt forced and contrived, seemingly designed solely to create conflict rather than arising organically from their personalities or motivations. I struggled to fully invest in the characters' decisions, as they often felt inconsistent or illogical. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning (Proceed with caution if you haven't read the novel!) The direction the story takes with the childhood friend is particularly troubling. The plot points involving blackmail, forced situations, and the eventual… resolution, felt unnecessarily dark and ultimately detracted from the overall narrative. The ending, in particular, left me feeling uncomfortable and unsure of what message the author was trying to convey. ### Final Verdict *My Beautiful Childhood Friend who I’ve Loved Since I was Little was Stolen from Me, Then a Pure Gal Comforted Me* is a novel that tries to tackle complex themes of love, betrayal, and healing, but ultimately falls short due to its reliance on shock value and questionable plot developments. While the initial premise is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired. I’d say proceed with caution, and be prepared for a bumpy ride. It gets a 2.5/5 from me.