The Ten Loves of Nishino by Hiromi Kawakami

 

"A man who could satisfy a woman's desires that even she was unaware of, who could draw them out from deep within her heart—that was Nishino. None of which seemed very significant. Calling on the phone at the desired time. Calling at the desired frequency. Using the desired words of praise. Offering the desired kindness. Scolding in the desired way. Things so insignificant no man could pull them off. But Nishino did all of these things with ease. He was detestable—both to men and women. That's right. People who are too good to be true arouse a certain hatred."