Of Course I Should Turn Down the Campus Belle's Confession

I'm giving it nine stars because it has flaws. Most readers might find this novel awkward or depressing. Yes... I've only read the first chapter of the second volume so far. The humble male lead, the cold-blooded female lead, the violent teacher, the foolish classmates, even the seemingly cute but often hurtful second female lead... It's all so realistic... No one really cares about the male lead, no matter how much enthusiasm he dedicates to others. When I saw the male lead pretending to be sarcastic and critical of those he disliked to help Li Mengyue, when the foolish classmates exploded, and when the hypocrite stepped in to mediate, I truly felt a sense of resonance...

I'm absolutely blown away by Oolong Begonia! (First, a shout-out to Hachiman Hikaru!) After finishing the first volume, a strong sense of déjà vu hit me; even some character designs were identical. I almost gave up, but something about the book captivated me, and that's probably what makes it so good. First, it's clear the author has considerable writing experience and has read a significant number of light novels (not just some lewd, wish-fulfillment writer). The writing style is somewhat reminiscent of translated Japanese light novels, but the author has tried hard to make it relatable, so sometimes the plot points feel a bit awkward (since it's a domestic novel, there's no need for that...).

It's still so cheerful now. The early chapters were filled with jokes, but at least it wasn't awkward to read. As for the characters' amusing behavior, I laughed every chapter I read. The dialogue is humorous and funny, definitely in the style of a certain tale. It's a novel, and it's quite good. Being good is enough, isn't it? I don't know about the writing style because I don't like discussing that kind of thing, since I don't understand it. As a layman, the author at least made it easy for me to read, instead of the dialogue being awkward or even feeling like forced conversation →_→ However, in the end, I always get a stomachache. These characters won't just end things easily, so there's bound to be a stomachache and some agonizing internal conflict... Yet I have to keep reading, it's so good...

Let's put aside everything else. People read novels naturally to enjoy them, to know the ending, and to see how the characters' emotions change. When you find it interesting and keep reading, why would you worry about plagiarism? (The author copied it pretty well, didn't they?) Oregairu's character portrayals are more nuanced, even more realistic. (First, let me rave about Oregairu!) I don't know how you feel about this novel—whether you call it plagiarism or borrowing—does it really have anything to do with the content being interesting? It just gives those who haven't read it a bad initial impression, making them a little uncomfortable. Perhaps some Oregairu fans will criticize it, but does that have anything to do with whether the novel motivates you to keep reading? Maybe after reading this novel...

The author's intended humor is well-executed in the novel, with many everyday events depicted realistically and interestingly. However, the repetitive use of familiar characters and repetitive settings in the early parts of the novel are weaknesses (don't say other works have this problem; it's common in this genre. I've read other books of this genre, although I do like cute boys). The contrasting portrayal of Ye and the abrupt development of Zhang's affection are also flaws. However, the increasingly comfortable story and writing style in the later parts of the novel compensate for the shortcomings of the early parts. Whether it's the little girl arc...

The author uses many references at the beginning, which I know is intended to soften the transitions in the early chapters. However, this has its pros and cons. For example, I initially felt the author was padding the word count (and perhaps they really were). The author's pinned comment at the beginning might also deter impatient readers, as many might perceive it as a mere rehash of plagiarism. But trust me, keep reading! You'll discover the brilliance of this series as you progress. While the early chapters may have some flaws (as they lay the groundwork for later developments), this book is my favorite among all the anime I've read...

This novel is much better than those that "purely" imitate "My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong As Expected," but I think it could still be improved, such as the main character's and the second female lead's character designs. I also think the male lead's mother has some issues; her character, background, and the male lead's father's background could be explained. Overall, the author has done a good job. Please keep updating! Don't criticize the author! Ganbatte! Y(^_^)Y

I heard the author will be resuming updates soon!

A toast to you, a toast to our dead childhood, a toast to a tomorrow devoid of imagination.

Brother Jiao, even if you don't update, you could at least show up and prove you haven't abandoned your account!