Released by Fantasia Bunko on March 19th.

Content may differ slightly between the web and print editions.

Former Title: "The Case of Me, Who Wants to Stay an Outsider, Being Adored by an Outgoing Classmate"

Kyosuke Fujimura had resolved to spend his new high school life as an outsider.

Being liked or disliked was equally troublesome; he believed he could enjoy his days more by himself.

However, his peaceful existence shattered when he (unintentionally) rescued Ayano Sasagawa, the class's popular and beautiful girl, from a pickup attempt.

"I don't particularly need friends."

"Then I can have you all to myself."

"Why does it have to be like that?"

Before he knew it, Kyosuke found himself adored by her and, against his will, dragged along to various places.

It shouldn't be fun being with an introvert/loner like him.

She'll surely get bored of him someday and eventually leave him.

――Even as he believed this, their distance slowly but surely closed.

Going on outings, him teaching her, sharing meals.

This is a story of two people, destined to become a couple, slowly taking steps forward.

Also available on Kakuyomu.