The prologue of the story begins with Yuuma and his best friend Kamishiro Yui walking to school together. Yuuma reminisces about how they met during the summer break of their second year in junior high school in the online game “Grand Gate.” Yuuma is a solitary solo player while Schwarz, who Yuuma later finds out is a girl, is a holy knight clad in full-body heavy armour. They fight and defeat a Kraken, and Yuuma feels that he is genuinely in sync with someone for the first time. Later, Yuuma finds out that Schwarz is actually a shy girl who has never been able to make friends due to her natural white hair complex. Yuuma tries to help her make friends while avoiding betraying her trust “as a friend.” However, the numerous unconscious and intimate skinship gradually makes him aware of her as the opposite sex.
The story revolves around the relationship between Yuuma and Schwarz and how it develops over time. The story has a sweet and frustrating coming-of-age love comedy theme that makes the reader want to keep reading. The story is well-written, and the characters are well-developed. The author does an excellent job of making the reader feel like they are a part of the story. The story is currently ongoing, and the number of volumes and chapters is unknown. However, the story is well-paced, and the reader is not left waiting for long periods between releases.
The characters in the story are well-developed, and their interactions with each other are realistic. Yuuma is a likable character who is always looking out for Schwarz, and Schwarz is a shy and adorable character who is easy to root for. Kamishiro Yui, Yuuma's best friend, is also a well-developed character who adds depth to the story. The author does an excellent job of making the reader care about the characters and what happens to them.
The illustrations in the story are well-drawn and add to the overall experience of reading the light novel. The illustrations capture the characters' emotions and add to the reader's understanding of what is happening in the story. The illustrations also add to the story's romantic theme, making the reader feel more invested in the relationship between Yuuma and Schwarz.
In conclusion, “Zutto Tomodachi de Ite ne” to Itteita Onna Tomodachi ga Tomodachi ja Nakunaru made is an excellent light novel that is well-written and well-paced. The story is a sweet and frustrating coming-of-age love comedy that revolves around a shy, white-haired beauty. The characters are well-developed, and their interactions with each other are realistic.
