First off, it's pronounced Oh-keh-rah, not Ah-keh-ro. I know, I know. It's Swedish. Specifically it's the word for the variety of apple that I'm descended from, but don't get it twisted—I'm 100% American. I wish there was a percent or two of Japanese in there, but what can you do?
Who am I? Good question. I haven't quite figured that out myself. Let's start from what we know. I am the one and only Roman Åkerö (unless there's someone else out there with the same extremely obscure name, but I'd be surprised since I made mine up). And... let's see... I write web novels! Specifically in the style of Japanese light novels, because I am a weeb.
I love stories in all varieties, but the kind that I write (for whatever reason) are mainly romance, especially rom-coms. It's just so fun, you know? Watching the main couple slowly realize their feelings for each other and finally work up the courage to confess? *Chef's kiss* You know what I mean? It's like being invested in real people, but less messy. I guess that's a part of why I prefer comedy as well. Because real life is too messed up and ridiculous to not be downright hilarious.
If you like things like Toradora!, Rascal Does not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Kaguya Sama: Love is War, The Dangers in my Heart, Haruhi Suzumiya, or anything similar, there's a good chance that you will like High School in the Big Apple! and my other upcoming works. Might as well give them a try, at least. They're free, after all!
