insaneneko

Suki to ienakute by Ogawa Illa and illustrated by Kitahata Akeno is a sweet story about two university students and the friendship that turns into something more. The main character is a simple guy, sweet and straightforward, so the narrative is colored sweetly and endearingly by his point of view. He's not that angsty, but he has his troubles that he has to work through. Basically, the two care about each other so much they can't make the next step because they don't want to destroy their friendship and don't think the other loves them back in that way. Yes, it's cliched, but I wanted to pet the main character throughout (though I personally wouldn't want to be his best friend or girlfriend). I adore this story so much, even though there is nothing really original in it.


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