Kaoru and Rin 03 - So Close, Yet So Far

Two schools that can’t stand each other. Two teenagers who are growing closer and closer. And a whole lot of feelings that, unfortunately, aren’t as easy to hide as a bad grade.

Ever since their first encounter at Rin’s family’s café, a very special bond has developed between Rin and Kaoru.

Yet their worlds couldn’t be more different.

Rin attends an all-boys school whose students are often labeled as bullies and failures because of its bad reputation. Kaoru, on the other hand, goes to a prestigious all-girls school where academic excellence and social standing play a major role.

Actually, the two of them should avoid each other as much as possible.

But luckily, feelings don’t really like to follow rules like that!

The better Rin and Kaoru get to know each other, the more important they become to one another.

Rin, whose intimidating appearance often leads to misconceptions, discovers through Kaoru how wonderful it can be to be accepted by someone without prejudice.

And Kaoru discovers more and more of the honest, caring side of the boy who, at first glance, doesn’t seem to fit into her world at all.

But a special connection between two people doesn’t develop completely independently of their surroundings.

Friendships, insecurities, and the expectations of their classmates also play a role. Ultimately, Rin and Kaoru must not only figure out how they feel about each other, but also how they want to deal with the prejudices between their schools.

Can their cautious courtship blossom into a love stronger than the boundaries of their different worlds?

Kaoru and Rin 03 continues Saka Mikami’s heartfelt romance, telling a warm story of trust, friendship, and those small moments when mutual affection slowly blossoms into something deeper.

A heartwarming story that reminds us it’s worth looking beyond facades and giving people a real chance.

Product Details

• Volume 3 of the manga series Kaoru and Rin
• Writer and Artist: Saka Mikami
• Genre: Romance, Slice of Life, School Life, and Drama
• The continuation of Rin and Kaoru’s love story
• Two teenagers from different social circles at school
• A slowly blossoming romantic connection
• Themes: First love, friendship, trust, prejudice, and personal growth
• Heartfelt everyday moments and endearing characters
• German Edition

Rin looks like a school bully, has the heart of a teddy bear, and now has a pretty big problem: he just can’t get a certain girl out of his head. Kaoru, however, seems to be feeling much the same way. Now the two of them just have to figure out what to do with all these feelings. Sounds easy? Welcome to the wonderful world of first love!