While I Was Giving Love Advice to My Best Friend, the School’s Most Beautiful Girl Somehow Became the Closest Person to Me

Ryoma Kogure, a high school student, is surprised when his childhood friend and best friend, Hirasawa Reo, who has always been popular yet indifferent to romance, suddenly confides in him about a love matter. However, when Ryouma learns that Reo’s crush is their quiet classmate, Otsuki Shizuku, he decides to help him out. While personally gathering information on Shizuku for his best friend, Ryoma is unexpectedly summoned by the school’s most beautiful girl, Asahina Alisa! She, being Shizuku’s best friend, mistakenly believes that Ryouma has feelings for Shizuku…!? Caught in Alisa’s misunderstanding, Ryoma scrambles to sort things out… As they began supporting their best friends for their own reason, Ryoma and Alisa grow closer—— A romantic comedy that starts with friends supporting each other’s love!

Original Publisher

dash x bunko

Original Language

japanese

Type

Light Novel

## My Thoughts on While I Was Giving Love Advice to My Best Friend, the School’s Most Beautiful Girl Somehow Became the Closest Person to Me This title is quite a mouthful, isn't it? And the story itself is...well, it's a mixed bag. "While I Was Giving Love Advice to My Best Friend, the School’s Most Beautiful Girl Somehow Became the Closest Person to Me" is a school-life romance that leans heavily into familiar tropes, which can be comforting or tiresome, depending on your preference. ### First Impressions Initially, I was a bit put off. The opening chapters felt repetitive, constantly hammering home the key characteristics of Reo, the handsome and popular best friend, and the "perfect school idol" heroine. It felt like the story was stuck on repeat, and I wondered if I'd be able to push through. The MC is a fairly standard "dense" male lead, though not entirely unlikable. ### What Works Well As I continued, the story started to grow on me. The dynamic between the main characters is genuinely sweet, and I appreciated the focus on their individual growth. The author creates a strong sense of duality, with parallel relationships and characters reflecting each other. This adds a layer of depth to what could have been a very superficial story. I also liked how supportive everyone is of each other, and how misunderstandings are quickly resolved. The B-couple getting together early on and experiencing their own growth was a nice touch. ### Areas of Concern The writing, while decent, isn't particularly groundbreaking. The initial repetition, while perhaps intended for characterization, can be grating. Also, the MC, though caring, sometimes falls into the trap of being overly passive. Depending on your preferences, this may be a turn off. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning There are some minor spoilers below regarding plot developments. The MC's initial plan to help his friend felt a bit contrived, and I questioned his motives at times. The fact that he doesn't correct the rumors about him liking the heroine can be frustrating. However, the story does avoid some common pitfalls. For instance, a potential love triangle is averted, which was a welcome surprise. ### Final Verdict "While I Was Giving Love Advice to My Best Friend, the School’s Most Beautiful Girl Somehow Became the Closest Person to Me" is a fairly generic light novel romance, but it has its charms. If you're looking for a fluffy, easy read with a supportive cast and a focus on character growth, this might be up your alley. Just be prepared for some initial repetition and familiar tropes. I'd give it a solid 3.5/5.