Chance Encounters in the Rain

"Chance Encounters in the Rain" is a heartwarming web novel that follows the story of Yuji Kato, an unremarkable high school student who prefers to keep to himself due to past experiences with bullying. One rainy day, he offers his umbrella to a girl, Akane Sato, who turns out to be one of the most popular students in their school. Akane surprises Yuji by becoming his roommate and taking care of him when he falls sick. They bond over music, food, and their shared experiences of bullying. As their friendship grows, Yuji learns to trust others again, and Akane finds a true friend in Yuji. However, their newfound happiness is threatened by Haruto Matsuda and his group of bullies who have their eyes on Akane