'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell also has elements of academic romance. The story follows a college freshman who is a fanfiction writer and her experiences in college, including her budding romance. It shows how her academic life and her love life intertwine in a relatable way.
One popular academic romance novel is 'The Love Hypothesis' by Ali Hazelwood. It's set in an academic environment where the main characters navigate their relationship while dealing with research and academic pressures.
Another great one is 'Attachments' by Rainbow Rowell as well. It takes place in an office environment which has some academic - like research into people's emails, and a love story unfolds between the main characters.
A practical answer is Chapter 13, because it turns the idea into a concrete scene. The chapter opens with Sensing that something was off with Jiang Yan, Jiang Yan dismissed the..., adds pressure through He probably had a good guess who it was., and ends on How could this happen..." Lin Manru.
Chapter 650, "Trouble on the Island?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shuyue's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Pei Ye instinctively shielded everyone behind him.
Chapter 684, "It doesn't matter if it gets broken, I have the money to fix it.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mr's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is But Jiang Li had already evolved;
Chapter 842, "Uncle Zhao?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Uncle Zhao's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with But revealing is one thing, not making the old lady and the old man...
Chapter 788, "Don’t be so fierce, I'm scared", is the clearest early answer because it turns Brother Shaojing's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Song Xue covered her mouth in shock. and ending on I really did not push the auntie that day;
Chapter 2 is the strongest chapter-level answer because it starts from On the top floor of the Financial Building, a gathering of dark clouds... and follows through on Jiang, Lin Manru, turned pale and quickly explained, "It's not eloping, my....
Chapter 821, "She Is Qingyang!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Yu Li's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 641, "Congratulations to Jiang Li for Taking the Top Spot!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Surrounded by a sea of fire.
Chapter 656, "If he's the grandson of the richest man, then I am the richest man!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 638, "The person was really eliminated by me!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Bai Lu's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Outside the wooden hut, several people were startled after a message...