Pick Up the Rejected Pure Love Novel

"Pick Up the Rejected Pure Love" is a modern-day romance set in an academy, focusing on a male protagonist who becomes obsessed with a beautiful female lead he initially rooted for, only to see her not chosen. Driven by a desire to make her happy, he actively pursues her, leading to a cohabitation and a story that begins with a cute, wholesome, and pure love narrative. The protagonist is characterized as calm, caring, clever, hard-working, and proactive, falling in love first. The story includes elements of age progression, a clingy lover, and a first-time sexual encounter, earning an R-18 rating. Initially, the protagonist may exhibit concerning behavior, but he eventually "normalizes" within the story's context. While the early chapters offer a fluffy and enjoyable, albeit unrealistic, sweet read, the narrative shifts around chapter 90 towards a more explicit and erotic tone, with the female lead becoming excessively nymphomaniacal, which some readers find disappointing compared to the initial pure love focus. The novel is praised by some for its wholesome, sugary sweetness, while others seek similar settings without the perceived "degenerate lustful fantasies" of the author.