
That’s Not How Your Affection Is Supposed to Work
你们的好感不是这么说的
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- Ongoing
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- 877k Words
- Genre
- Urban
- Subgenre
- Urban High-Concept
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- 1mo ago
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I've read up to chapter 20. Great! A great start. The plot isn't particularly amazing, but it touches the heart. When a friend points out that the protagonist keeps calling the person he likes "Togawa-kun" instead of "Yao," the protagonist's inner journey (is dating someone based on observing data truly loving them?
Wow, this is so good! It has a pure Japanese light-hearted feel, and the character development is excellent. It would be even better if the later plot were more three-dimensional. As for the issues mentioned in other comments, I think that since it's told from a first-person perspective, there will inevitably be some limitations, but these are addressed later, so it's not a major problem.
It's the kind of novel written by a Japanese author and then translated—it's so authentic! The first-person perspective might be a bit unfamiliar to those who haven't read Japanese light novels, but for me, as long as it's well-written, it's a plus! 😆😆 Feels like the best among Japanese light novels
This is a really good Japanese light novel, especially the male protagonist's stubbornness—it's so classic and perfect; I love it! The story only gets more exciting afterward, full of youthful fantasy! 🥰🥰🥰
What a stunning story! The twisted and complex emotions 🥰🥰 The author portrays the superpower of seeing affection levels very realistically. This superpower doesn't bring happiness, but rather a curse. Even at the end of the story, if the male protagonist ends up with one of the women, the woman can't possibly love him every single day.
Hmm, a rare find, 99% accurate~ This insecure male protagonist vibe, eh, that's it! Okay, let's get to the main point. As mentioned at the beginning, this story is definitely a pure Japanese light novel. I think its best aspect is its portrayal of the male protagonist's sense of isolation and inferiority—a feeling of retaining kindness despite repeated setbacks, yet simultaneously fearing the…
A masterpiece! At first, I thought it was just another wish-fulfillment story where the protagonist uses superpowers to show off and build a harem, leaving Xiao Yao full of regrets. But it's completely different. The female lead is truly captivating. When the protagonist eliminated Shizuku's father to save her, I was absolutely thrilled!!!
Sigh, it has that Japanese light novel feel to it. The common problem is that everyone is like a radar, so sensitive and cautious, with excessive detail devoted to even the smallest things – it's nauseating to read. I still prefer Kiyono Shinichi. I really like the author's comment, "Lighthearted and humorous."
Ahhh, this familiar stomach ache really brings back memories of my youth! Although my youth isn't quite over yet. The writing is fantastic; the innocent and fluttering hearts of the young girls and boys are so vividly portrayed. (The word "featured" is a bit odd though...) In short, a great book.
This review was written at 2:52 AM in 2026. After reading the latest chapter 274, I tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, hence this piece. I approve of the author's writing style; the inner monologues are rich, and while the protagonist has a power-up, it's integrated reasonably, and the plot revolves around it without the power-up feeling forced—it's part of the core narrative.