Four Stars and Below 四星下等

1. 1 再 [Qing Dynasty] Work Hard, or You'll Be Forced to Inherit the Throne [清]再不努力就要被迫继承皇位了 Big Tuan Tuan大团团Romance1.4M WordsCompleted Blurb: When he was three, the young Crown Prince Yinzhen received the System of Hard Work. From then on, he became a child with a mother. The System told Yinzhen: The emperor is another word for overworked wage slave. He gets up earlier than a chicken and goes to bed later than a dog. He may seem to hold all the power, but in truth he is shackled from head to toe. Eat an extra bowl of egg custard and people will criticize you. Try to have fun, and a crowd will chase after you, shouting, “Tyran 90.2kFavorites399kClicks/ch246.5kGifts

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   Well written, the infrastructure setting is very logical, and the author shows us another possibility. While the imperial family is notoriously ruthless, the familial bonds in this story are portrayed so beautifully and vividly. The young prince, with his childlike and adorable way of thinking, changes everyone's lives in unexpected ways.

2. 2 我 I Became a County Magistrate in Liaozhai 我在聊斋当县令 Little Fox in the Past小狐昔里No CP775k WordsCompleted My next book is No One Understands Seven-Five Better Than Me. The male lead has no romance. It follows the carefree Northern Song Dynasty adventures of the Seven Heroes and Five Gallants. Please add it to your favorites! It's already underway Blurb: Cheng Jin thought he had transmigrated into the son of a farming family and landed in a farming-and-examination story. Who knew that after he had worked himself to the bone to pass the imperial exams and take up a post as a county magistrate, He 65.2kFavorites162.1kClicks/ch172.1kGifts

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   The author's character descriptions are excellent; the protagonist is truly an interesting person. The plot is slightly lacking; some parts that raise blood pressure could be omitted. The pacing is a bit slow, and the reading experience declines towards the end, becoming tiring. I had to take a break before continuing. Overall, it's a good story.

3. 3 穿 After Transmigrating Into a Boy Band Survival Show 穿进男团选秀后 Sixteen Springs十六春令No CP947k WordsCompleted “According to your profile, you’re still in high school and aren’t signed to any agency. What made you decide to take part in our talent competition?” When Qin Lu opened his eyes, he found himself standing under the spotlights. Four people with imposing auras and immaculate makeup sat before him. Behind them, handsome young men filled the pyramid-shaped tiers of seats, all watching Qin Lu intently. Fragments of memory flashed through his mind. Qin Lu, a former Best Actor who had died in an ac 141.8kFavorites411.2kClicks/ch224kGifts

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   It's well-written, but the ending felt a bit rushed, mainly because it didn't delve much into the protagonist's career path, which I initially thought would be explored later. Another point is that while the characters are well-developed, distinct, and unique, the protagonist feels relatively flat compared to the others. Also, aside from a few supporting characters, the other teammates have repetitive personalities, making them almost unremarkable later on.

4. 4 横 Yokohama Jujutsu High 横滨咒术高等专校 Qi He Mei You齐贺美优No CP317k WordsCompleted Despite his grand-sounding name, Tenjoin Toru is just an ordinary office worker. One day, this perfectly ordinary man was walking home from work along a perfectly ordinary route when he had an extraordinary encounter with an extraterrestrial being, QB (not). QB (allegedly) told him he had to build a school from scratch by hand. He had to do everything himself, from the facilities to the curriculum, even the students and teachers, playing every role in person and getting other people to wholehe 90.4kFavorites217.7kClicks/ch116.7kGifts

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   The writing is alright; the early setup and foreshadowing are presented well. The middle and later parts get a bit messy, and it feels like the author lost patience. I'll give it an extra star for the setting; it's a bit of a shame the side stories weren't finished.

5. 5 硝 Powder and Smoke Beauty [Showbiz] 硝烟美人[娱乐圈] A Thousand Scallions, One Drop千葱一沫No CP601k WordsCompleted [Complete] [Bonus chapters featuring the same protagonist are being expanded into "Beauty Turns Wicked [Showbiz]"] [Blurb] This story is also known as "I Debuted After the Infinite-Flow Game" When Jin Yueyun was seventeen, the Main God abducted him into an infinite-flow game. After enduring countless battles, bloodshed, and gunfire, he finally returned to his own world. By a twist of fate, he joined an entertainment agency and successfully debuted. A fan described what went through her mind w 39kFavorites132.8kClicks/ch31.6kGifts

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   The character design is excellent, and the entire story, except for the epilogue, doesn't deviate from the established premise, making him a somewhat convincing and popular character.

6. 6 偶 Mr. Munetika, the Idol Coser 偶像系coser宗近先生 Narcissus Konpeito水仙金平糖No CP524k WordsCompleted [The second arc is now being published as "Idol Coser Mr. Munetika 2". Check the author's profile to find it.] A statement from Mr. Munetika: A cosplayer's self-cultivation isn't just about making your hairstyle, clothes, height, and appearance an exact match. You have to get the voice and aura right, too, and know the character's songs. If it's related to the character, you have to make a cosplay of it, even if it's fan-made merch. You have to make it so that even if you're stripped naked, peop 18.8kFavorites58.5kClicks/ch9.2kGifts

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   The premise is quite novel: the protagonist can transform into a different person through role-playing, and the corresponding settings will become reality. It's a rather atypical alternate identity story. It's also a rare alternate identity story that doesn't involve any angst, and the idol setting is well integrated.

7. 7 走 The Lost Mr. Ranpo 走丢的乱步大人 Little Genji幼儿源氏No CP417k WordsCompleted This story will go premium on Thursday, December 19, 2019, with three chapters totaling over ten thousand words. The world's greatest detective in the underworld has gone missing again. And again. And again. This is an IF-line Dark Step, a beloved-by-all story. Please note the author's personal settings. Loosely based on the official IF-line Dark Atsushi and White Akutagawa, with heavily modified settings. Don't get hung up on the details. If anything seems off, it's because the author's bra 40.9kFavorites161.9kClicks/ch17.9kGifts

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   Black Step's character design is quite novel. Some of his works from before his incident contain relevant content.

8. 8 如 How to Escape the Devil's Grasp 如何逃离支配恶魔的掌心 The Wind's Chime风的铃铛Baihe (GL)95k WordsCompleted [Yuri fanfiction. The final pairing is Miss Mqm. A hilarious, chaotic romp for readers who love a good time. You should be able to follow along even if you haven't read the original. Short, Electric-type love story. Both the main story and extras are complete, so enjoy!] * My ability lets the strongest person in any world fall in love with me when I'm on the brink of death. Sounds like an amazing power, right? But there are two problems. First, it only works on people of the same sex. Second, th 24.9kFavorites45.9kClicks/ch20.3kGifts

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   It's very good; the author has combined all the elements very well. This is my first time reading a yuri novel, and the experience was quite good. The first-person perspective didn't feel out of place at all. This is the third book by this author that I've read, which is quite rare. Overall, the story is quite good, with a high level of intensity and plenty of humor; it's quite interesting. The romance is so-so, relying entirely on the character development, but since it's a short story, it's not a major issue.

9. 9 我 I Have Fans All Across the Universe 我的迷弟遍布宇宙 Bian Xun边巡No CP327k WordsCompleted Ye Cang has a System: the Born to Be King System. After serving as king of all sorts of strange races, including humans, demons, dragons, and merfolk, he gathered enough energy and chose a world entering the interstellar age where he could retire with the System. Who could have guessed his fate would be so powerful that Ye Cang would be reborn as king of a race yet again? Looking at the pitiful little creatures before him, who could do nothing but squeak, he couldn’t help falling back into his 147.7kFavorites479.8kClicks/ch141.4kGifts

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   This is the first time I've read a novel like this, and it was a great experience.

10. 10 我 I Founded a Pantheon 我开创了一个神系 Bian Xun边巡No CP392k WordsCompleted The drama "God of Gods" burst onto the scene and swept the globe overnight, driving everyone wild. He Xin played all nine supreme gods in the show and became the youngest Best Actor in Blue Star’s history. But on the day of the awards ceremony, He Xin transmigrated. He became an insignificant member of an unfamiliar universe, with a System to boot. “Godhood Awakening System. Faith is sustenance.” “You completed the Blue Star script "God of Gods" and earned $ faith points. The role [Sun God] ha 105kFavorites274.5kClicks/ch106.7kGifts

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    I've read similar works by this author, and they're quite good.

11. 11 有 You Don’t Understand the Troubles of Being Rich 有钱的苦你不懂 Jian Juan简卷Danmei (BL)410k WordsCompleted Ning Chao. An utterly ordinary name. But every one of his secret identities has caused a storm in the industry. When someone writes fiction, streams, draws, and is also a popular idol in real life, their life is bound to be quite exciting. So Ning Chao builds everything from scratch, switches effortlessly between identities, and gets to be rich. But the downsides of being rich are hard to bear. The day his secret identities were exposed, the trending topics exploded. From then on, he was eithe 84.2kFavorites152.1kClicks/ch91.6kGifts

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    It's quite good. The author clearly understands what readers who came specifically for it want to see. The pace of revealing secrets is fast and the writing is interesting. The romance is rather inexplicable, and the writing style is just average.

12. 12 娱 A Reset of Life in the Entertainment Industry 娱乐圈人生重置 Zong Xin宗心Romance548k WordsCompleted At forty, Zhang Xian Sheng officially retired. Then he woke up to find himself back in 2006, just after he had failed to make BigBang. Given a second chance at life, Zhang Xian Sheng resolutely chose to follow the same path he had taken before and return to the stage he loved so dearly. Zhang Xian Sheng knew that, for him, standing at the top and looking down on everyone else had always been out of reach. But now he had a fresh start, with all his experience behind him and the future still ahe 2.7kFavorites15.2kClicks/ch1kGifts

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    Well written! Mrs. Zongxin's writing style has a strong storytelling feel, which took a little getting used to at first, but the reading experience improved over time. In this story, the Cao Ma couple finally got together, which is a truly heartwarming ending.

13. 13 我 I Debuted as Yokohama's Center 我从横滨C位出道了 Listening to the Stream听涧Danmei (BL)423k WordsCompleted [Pre-release: Please add "After the God-Tier Fan Idol Became a Fake Liquor" to your reading list OwO] Meigu Yousi was an utterly ordinary low-ranking member of the Port Mafia. His goal in life was to make it through in one piece. But his life plans were completely thrown into disarray. While carrying out a mission, Meigu Yousi was unexpectedly spotted by the director of the IDOL101 program and somehow ended up taking part in the competition. When the show aired, his naturally outstanding loo 65.4kFavorites179.5kClicks/ch50.8kGifts

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    It's rare to find a crossover story where the CEO's daughter survives; a happy ending is always pleasing.

14. 14 完 Perfect Mark 完美标记 Gui Tu归荼Danmei (BL)250k WordsCompleted [ABO setting] To run the family business, Ji Shao spent years pretending to be an Alpha. After finally stepping down, he tried to leave worldly concerns behind and live in seclusion in the mountains. On his first day in seclusion, he went for a walk at the edge of the woods and ran into a little wolf pup. Wild and untamed, he was obviously raised in the mountains. On the second day, the little wolf pup dragged him back to his den. * At a business gathering later on, the little wolf pup wore a cr 8.7kFavorites24.8kClicks/ch2.8kGifts

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    Well enough.

15. 15 实 A Slacker Who Believes in Survival of the Fittest 实力至上主义的咸鱼 Curtain and Lamplight帷幕灯火Danmei (BL)411k WordsCompleted [Content warning: Lots of Itsuei scenes. You can skip them.] At Advanced Nurturing High School, Ayanokoji misses a step on the stairs and transmigrates. With no one else holding him back, Ayanokoji immediately decides to become a lazy freeloader. In a world full of supernatural abilities, could his companion from the same orphanage really turn into a white tiger? Ayanokoji: I don't have any special abilities. Working as a waiter in the cafe downstairs from the detective agency suits me better. 64kFavorites211.7kClicks/ch44.8kGifts

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    It's well-written. The pairing of Fei Jia and Ayanokouji is quite interesting. The romantic plot twists are a bit abrupt, but due to some of the author's own settings, it doesn't really matter.

16. 16 妄 [Showbiz] Delusion [娱乐圈]妄念 Wu Jin Kai雾笒开No CP622k WordsCompleted [New story coming soon] He Thought Everyone Hated Him, a sweet and satisfying pampered-receiver story: http://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=6022781. If you're interested, please visit my author page and bookmark it. I'm building up a backlog~ [Complete] If you've subscribed to the whole story and enjoyed it, please remember to leave a five-star review! If the site is glitching and won't let you give five stars, you can wait to review. Heart~ [Important] Thoughtful suggestions are welcome. 15.1kFavorites82.2kClicks/ch28.4kGifts

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    Well written

17. 17 当 Returning to Showbiz with a Max-Level Account 当满级大号重回娱乐圈 Ju Ju Ru Ling桔桔如令No CP372k WordsCompleted On her way to the film festival awards ceremony, Li Mo was caught in a massive pileup and died at the age of twenty-eight. The good news: She didn't die. She transmigrated. The bad news: She transmigrated with her whole body. The good news: It was a perfectly legal transmigration. Back at the age of twenty-one, Li Mo decided to return to her old line of work. She landed a job at an entertainment agency on the strength of her looks, ready to make her way in show business again. But less than a 9.3kFavorites11.5kClicks/ch14.2kGifts

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    Overall, this book is quite idealistic, lighthearted, beautiful, and heartwarming. The play-within-a-play is exceptionally well-written, with a cleverly designed plot. The characters are mostly warm and wonderful, with a few exceptions, and their appearances are relatively brief, making it suitable for multiple readings. However, aside from the play-within-a-play, other aspects of the book feel somewhat superficial and detached from reality. Readers who don't mind this will have a better reading experience. 2026.08.03 18:28 · Monday

18. 18 动 When Animated Villains Clash 动画反派交锋进行时 Xu Hui序回No CP241k WordsCompleted (The previous novel with the same protagonist, The Animated Villain's Survival Countdown, is complete. Visit my author page to read it!) An otherworldly setting, an original anime, a hot-blooded shonen series, and a nontraditional protagonist paired with a completely formulaic setup... Laiyin says: If this thing can get a third season, everyone here is responsible. Me? I'm the villain in this story. What else would I be? To prove her point, the villain of season two is now pulling up screenshots 919Favorites1kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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    Excellent new grain, enjoy your meal! — This is the second part of the novel and the third part of the animation. September 21, 2026, 13:35, Monday

19. 19 角 Character Experience System [Entertainment Industry] 角色体验系统［娱乐圈］ Little Haven in Search of Light寻光小筑No CP1.6M WordsCompleted [Thanks to all the lovely readers who like Xiao Yu! My other serial in the same genre, "Top-Tier Star Reborn: Starting in Hong Kong’s Entertainment Scene", is updating now. Please support it. "Role-Playing System: Director Edition" is coming in 2026, so please add it to your favorites!] As a protagonist with maxed-out luck, Yu Xunguang received a System before his acting career had even begun. The so-called Role Experience System lets you meet the character you played in another dimension afte 39.2kFavorites44.8kClicks/ch189.3kGifts

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    It's alright, this one's pretty good. The plays within plays are well-written; although they lean towards serious drama, they're all excellent. Each play within a play takes place in a different city, and I really like the descriptions of each city in the country and the close-ups of local dialects in the dialogue—it's very humanistic. The protagonist's growth arc is exceptionally well-developed, with a clear trajectory of development in both personality and career. The supporting characters are vividly portrayed, their dialogue is logical, and there are no characters simply mimicking the author's style. The protagonist demonstrates initiative, doesn't rely on a system, and steadily improves his acting skills; he never gives up learning and is constantly progressing. There are some drawbacks. The author likely had a fairly detailed outline, as the plot often relies too heavily on character development, leading to some plot points that deviate from established character traits. This is more pronounced with supporting characters, though it might also affect some main characters. However, the entire story was already finished when I read it, with many revisions made, so my reading experience was still acceptable. The writing style noticeably declines in the later parts of the story. While the author clearly focused on word choice in the early chapters, the increased number of typos later on negatively impacts the reading experience. Overall, it's worth reading, and I look forward to the director's cut of the series. June 13, 2026, 18:39, Saturday

20. 20 动 The Animated Villain's Survival Countdown 动画反派生存倒计时 Xu Hui序回No CP300k WordsCompleted (The sequel with the same setting is also complete. Same old recipe, and plenty to go around, ovo) Laiyin: Thanks for asking. I love original supernatural-academy anime, especially the second season! This wonderfully unpredictable, totally unhinged plot is so fascinating. I love grabbing some screen time here! And what can you do if you don’t like it? You’re already here. Laiyin: Please, let me go to some power fantasy anime adapted from a light novel, like “I Was a Contract Caster in a World Wi 2.2kFavorites2.5kClicks/ch3.7kGifts

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    This is a very interesting book, and it's one of my favorite genres: crossover entertainment. It also has elements I love, such as alternate identities, animation broadcasts, audience interaction, and a forum format. I love it in every way. The author skillfully uses references that anime fans would recognize, bringing a knowing smile to the reader's face. However, there are still some issues with the plot, mainly in the three chapters where the protagonist's real-life friends appear, as mentioned in other completed reviews. The preceding chapters were all from the protagonist's perspective, watching the anime from their own point of view, with interactive comments. Suddenly introducing the protagonist's real-life friends without any build-up, even though they were chatting while watching the anime, made me, as a reader, somewhat uncomfortable because I wasn't familiar with them. The biggest problem is that before this, the author had already written the interaction between the protagonist and the other members of the anime's main group very well. In my opinion, the five-person group, including the protagonist, are the closest to each other (even if two of them are the protagonist's alternate identities). The sudden appearance of seemingly closer friends and relatives to the protagonist really makes people feel like, 'Why are you guys here to steal the spotlight?' Ultimately, the problem stems from the lack of prior setup regarding the protagonist having relatives and friends in the real world, and the fact that these relatives and friends are waiting for him. This makes the plot feel abrupt and should have been glossed over without such foreshadowing. Fortunately, the story involving relatives and friends only lasts for three chapters, after which the perspective shifts back to the protagonist. Besides these, there are some issues with the writing style, such as some sentences that don't flow smoothly, but since it's already finished, we won't force the author to revise it. Overall, it's a very good article, I really like it. I'm really looking forward to SOB Season 3! ——Sunday, February 22, 2026, 7:51 AM

21. 21 在 Making Games in Another World 在异世界做游戏的日子 When the Lips Are Gone, the Teeth Grow Cold0唇亡齿寒0No CP971k WordsCompleted Game designer Luo Lin dies from overwork after grinding through 996 workdays, then transmigrates into a fantasy world as the great demon lord of a dungeon. Once upon a time, this dungeon was famous far and wide. Countless heroes had met their downfall here, and the monsters had made a fortune just by fleecing them. But in Luo Lin's era... My lord, times have changed! Sword and sorcery have faded into history, while the Industrial Revolution is just getting started. Young humans would rather work 36.3kFavorites60kClicks/ch59.2kGifts

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    I've finished reading it; it's a good book. The world-building is very well-developed, unlike some mindless stories that focus solely on pushing through games. The game's release is always connected to specific events. However, because it relies too heavily on events to drive the plot, the protagonist is particularly passive in the early stages. Despite being a demon lord, he barely demonstrates any of his power throughout the entire story. The entire text is written in a humorous style, with the author skillfully weaving witty references into the content, bringing a lot of enjoyment to the reader. However, there are also instances where the protagonist is deliberately made to suffer setbacks because of these references, and the author's reliance on events to drive the narrative results in the protagonist lacking agency, leading to moments where the protagonist exhibits seemingly irrational behavior when facing the villains. Such plot points are somewhat frustrating to read, especially evident in the confrontation with the Harden family and the final hero at the end. The biggest problem with this story is the author's lack of writing skill; the author is unable to write without relying on event progression and fails to create a protagonist who is strategically strategizing. Regarding games, the text doesn't focus on many games, but it's clear that some thought and effort were put into their design. The other storylines outside of games are also well-written, which is a major motivation for me to continue reading. While the main storyline outside of the career arc is not extensive, it is actually not well written. Because the protagonist is too passive, the two flaws of Harden and the last hero make the main storyline less readable. Fortunately, it is not extensive. In summary, it's a book worth reading from beginning to end. The career storyline is good, and it would be even better if there were more details. This is my first time reading a book by this author, and it was a good experience. I look forward to the next time we meet. 2026.1.16

22. 22 我 Did My Wife Move in with Shisui Today? 我妻今天和止水同居了吗 Snow Falls Like Floss降雪如絮Romance260k WordsCompleted [Ongoing series: [Blue Lock] Football Is All About Fighting for the Ball] Shisui died. He jumped into the Naka River. On the day his body was found, Agatsuma Morai charged into the Uchiha clan compound with a katana in hand. That day, the Uchiha clan was thrown into chaos, and Konoha's Root was destroyed as well. [Aaaaaah, Shisui, ] Agatsuma Morai refused to accept that Shisui, whom she had already claimed as her own, could simply die like that. She reversed time, returned to the past, and d 5.8kFavorites8.9kClicks/ch3kGifts

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    Not bad

23. 23 猫 Cats Save the World 猫咪拯救世界 Easy to Scold, Not Human易诃非人No CP456k WordsCompleted All Yun Jian did was rescue a stray cat after school, but somehow he became the Chosen by Cats and was saddled with the task of guarding the gates of hell. He wanted no part of it. But in this crazed world, there was no way out. Hellhounds that had smuggled their way into the human world slaughtered innocents, the mysterious Bilu organization spread terror, and Satan's secret name echoed through the night... So an ordinary high school student put on secret identity after secret identity, and c 5.3kFavorites8.8kClicks/ch3.4kGifts

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    It's a very cute story with a novel premise. The cat-themed interactions are adorable, and the portrayal of the protagonist's high school life is quite good. The world-building is also well-developed and commendable. The shortcomings are also quite obvious. First, although the tone of the article is rather children's literature and childlike, some parts are not well portrayed due to the author's lack of writing skill. For example, in the early parts where the protagonist uses a pseudonym and interacts with his friends, the lack of initial character development for the friends makes their behavior less appealing to the reader. Because of the overall tone of the article, there isn't much dark or grievous content. For example, when contacting official personnel, there's no suspicion, and trust is easily gained. The villains aren't particularly intelligent either, sometimes making the story seem quite absurd. However, given the overall tone, it's not worth dwelling on these aspects. In summary, the article is readable and suitable for relaxing and passing the time. August 26, 2024, 18:11

24. 24 回 After Returning to Yokohama, I Saved the World with My Assorted Secret Identities 回到横滨后我靠散装马甲拯救世界 Source Particle源粒子No CP730k WordsCompleted [Exclusive to Jinjiang. Thank you for supporting the official release. Check out my ongoing series, My Wife's Guide to Spoiling Gojo! My unconventional crack pairing, Cosplaying as a Real Person and Saving Lives [Western Crossover], is complete.] [Reader comments are open! Subscribe to 60% to unlock a free bonus story.] Story Description (Content warnings at the end) [Description One] Zhixing Oda died at the hands of a group of mercenaries in tattered clothes while trying to save the children 19.2kFavorites42.7kClicks/ch15.1kGifts

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    This is a very good story about multiple identities. The premise is novel and imaginative. The way the characters, personalities, and abilities are randomly combined is very interesting. I particularly enjoy the world of Satoru and Ayumi; this combination is surprisingly appealing. The author has also carefully crafted the stories of the alternate identities, making them both reasonable and satisfying. The remaining main plot and events are somewhat bland. While the introduction of alternate identities provides a sense of surprise, it can also lead to reader fatigue and a gradual loss of interest. The author seems to have focused most of their energy on constructing these alternate identities, making the story itself rather bland compared to the experiences of those identities themselves. Furthermore, the writing style is somewhat drawn out, further exacerbating the fatigue. Overall, I really enjoyed this article. I hope the author will work harder to improve their writing skills, and I look forward to their next work. 2024.7.28 22:42

25. 25 我 My Childhood Friends in the Detective Conan World Are a Four-Man Team 我在柯学世界当四人组幼驯染 You Mu You Xi柚目有兮No CP525k WordsCompleted The crossover means Detective Conan + Magic Kaito, with no other worlds. Please read the notes below the blurb before starting. This story will be available to purchase from September 23, 2023. Thanks for supporting the official release! Blurb: This is how Jiuli would describe himself: His family has a little money, so he never goes hungry or lacks for clothes. He has a bit of a mind-reading ability, so no one can fool him. Using his power, he became the king of the kids in the Sakura Class at 10.5kFavorites15.6kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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    That's great, I've finished reading another book by the author. As a reader who has read many fanfictions of the Ke Tong series, this book offers a rather fresh perspective. It doesn't confine itself to the main plot, but instead focuses on everyday cases rarely explored in Jinjiang fanfiction. The core theme of redeeming those in regret serves as the foundation for the entire narrative. Character design is something the author excels at; the characters are consistently likable, and there are no off-putting moments in their interactions with the original characters. So far, it's not bad. The rest are just some minor issues and my personal regrets. First and foremost, this story has an unavoidable problem: the pacing is a bit too fast. This was also evident in the previous story about Xi Lai Xi, but it's more pronounced in this one. The main problem is that the characters and clues interwoven with the cases are too numerous and varied. Furthermore, since the main plot revolves around rescuing these characters, the protagonist seems to be rushing around, leaving readers little breathing room. It was somewhat manageable while I was following the serialization, but if I had started reading it after it was finished, it would have been a further step towards abandoning the story. Actually, this length of story had already made me consider dropping the series while I was following it. Fortunately, just when I had that thought, the author announced that it was going to end and wouldn't go into the main plot, which saved me from stopping. It was quite an interesting thing. The length of this story is a plus, but the ending isn't very good. Some things are left unresolved, such as the problems with the distillery and what will happen after magic research is allowed. These are left as open questions at the end. This approach certainly has its advantages. A high-EQ perspective would be to leave room for the reader's imagination and avoid making the story too long and cumbersome. A low-EQ perspective would be to make it difficult to develop the plot further, since the protagonist's overpowered abilities are too significant, and even the Shinichi-chan Conan transformation plot was censored. No matter how it develops, it would simply be like in the story, where the protagonist's overpowered abilities are addressed at the source. As for the author's new attempt, which is to write about pure friendship without any romantic pairing and to remove any ambiguity, I think it's done very well. I'm happy to witness the author's progress, and I hope you'll keep up the good work. In conclusion: the setting is acceptable and has a significant impact on the original work; the character design is acceptable, convincing and well-established; the length is acceptable, placing it in a fairly good position; the ending is okay, but it would be better if the explanations were more complete. ——2024.1.13.10.12

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