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If you cannot wait for the official October release, there are several fan-led resources, though "full" completions vary:

But what exactly is this novel? Why is the translation so elusive? And more importantly—where can you actually read the full English version? This article dives deep into the lore, the challenges, and the future of this demanded title.

Throughout the novel, Ichika navigates her relationships with Kaito and her friends, confronting issues of love, trust, and self-identity. As she grows and learns more about herself and those around her, Ichika develops a deeper understanding of what it means to be in a relationship and to truly connect with others.

A huge problem with the search for this novel is the influx of poor-quality MTL. Several aggregator sites claim to have the "full english translation," but upon clicking, you find a garbled output where "I hate him" becomes "I am detestable to him" and character names change mid-chapter. These are unreadable and often dangerous (ads/malware).

The title "Nikurashii Kare" can be translated to English as "The Guy I Like" or "My Crush." The novel revolves around the story of a high school girl who harbors feelings for a boy in her class.