His only two friends are also nerds, and spend much of their time gaming.

Ryuutoalsobelieves hell be instantly rejected, but also believes something that endeared him to me.

Ryuutoknowsits not healthy to continually pine for someone in your class and do nothing about it.

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How I wish I was this mature in high school!

In fact, when she meets him after school, shes perfectlyfinewith being his girlfriend.

His friends may find another Bottom below Rock, but he feels like he suddenly strayed into a dream.

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Lets talk Runa: Its true shes cute, and also gets along easily with everyone.

That changes instantly when they walk home together.

Runa agreed to date Ryuuto because she was single, and…thats about it?

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Hey presto, theyre BF and GF.

After bringing him into her room and serving barley tea, Runa starts to unbutton her shirt.

When Ryuuto freezes up, she assumes he wants to shower first.

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As in, before they have sex, which she assumes he wants immediately.

Shes never considered whethershewanted to do it, just that its how things are done.

When Ryuuto turns down sex, its a first for Runa.

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Shes had enough boys only interested in her body.

Nor does it shame or judge her in the slightest for her approach to romance thus far.

Its a balanced, realistic portrayal.

Theres much Ryuuto and Runa can learn from each another, so dating should be mutually beneficial.