I Hate Misconceptions, So I Won't Delude Myself into Thinking She Likes Me

The author is such a bad person. I only saw you in the Water Pineapple circle, and you lured me here. Then, you actually locked me up here all night, making me watch all sorts of sweet stuff, until the very end when the author couldn't take it anymore. Ugh, I'll look forward to next time... Umm... Um, when is next time? Hmph, don't keep me waiting too long. You have to take responsibility for me! Okay, that's my experience getting into this fandom. Just take it as a joke. Actually, I was just wondering why a work with a signed contract and a lot of collections didn't have any reviews, so I started writing one...

I initially thought it was just another harem novel because of the harem tag, but I'm pleasantly surprised. Although the author claims it's a pseudo-harem, pure love story, I still hope the male lead doesn't get involved with too many women. First of all, I want to say that I'm not overly sensitive. I've read angst-filled novels before, and I also enjoy harem novels. I've read countless stories about underdogs rising to power, multiple wives and concubines, and characters slapping others in the face, but I still enjoy them... After all, it's a man's dream... Regardless of whether the writing is good or bad, even if it's cringeworthy, as long as it's enjoyable to read, that's all that matters... But after the enjoyment...

The story unfolds because of his unwavering belief that she would ever reciprocate his feelings. Synopsis: He mistakenly believes that Hyun-ne (his first love) likes him, and pours his heart and soul into her, giving her everything. He only earns her pity and her love, but in reality, he loses everything, heartbroken and devastated. Later, he meets Haruhi (the female lead), and his personality should gradually change, but so far, his character remains rather gloomy. Of course, the author's character design isn't one-dimensional; it's firm when necessary and gentle when appropriate, differing somewhat from Oregairu. Later, his first love, Hyun-ne, will reappear, this time as an idol, her status elevated, even surpassing that of the female lead. And...

Tomb sweeping

I'm so glad I didn't completely avoid this book just because it's labeled as a harem novel, because I'm generally a big fan of harem stories and I'm terrified of those harem novels... Let me talk about the plot first. The author made it clear that it wouldn't be overly explicit, which gave me both excitement and a sense of security while reading. The author's character portrayals and descriptions are very enjoyable to read; both the male and female leads are brilliantly written, it's exactly the kind of plot I've always dreamed of! The character of Laiyin is also very well-developed. Overly demonizing a character would be tiring, but the author's approach of making her somewhat contradictory makes me feel a mix of satisfaction and unease, even if I don't directly criticize her mother.

The male protagonist is somewhat similar to Hachiman, but also quite different in some ways. He's timid and disillusioned with love after a failed confession. However, he possesses profound insights into life, exhibiting a "I'm the only one who's awake while everyone else is drunk" attitude. He outwardly disdains youthful romance, yet to some extent harbors expectations for it, often reminding himself, "No one will like me," or "The existence of the Neighborhood Club is to show me the cruelty of love." He fears yearning for sweet romance, and why? Because deep down, he still longs for that kind of love, but because of Inoue...

This book is a bit too mild. What's important in this type of light novel is the balance between angst and warmth. This book does a good job with the warmth, the timing of the sweet moments is perfect, and the overall tone is well-coordinated. However, the contrast between angst and warmth is too great, making it feel too mild and one-sided. Perhaps it's due to the addition of some undesirable and superfluous characters, making it difficult to change some key plot points, or causing plot twists that feel both logical and unsatisfactory. Take the male protagonist, for example; the contradictions within the character reflect the author's writing style and thought process: a penniless emptiness and a gentle, unfulfilled nature. However, the emptiness seems insubstantial in the face of the gentleness, giving the impression of being merely lip service...

This is the first time I've given a full five stars on Pineapple Bun (a Chinese online book review site). Author, are you some kind of legendary author using a secondary account? Your writing is so much better than the other books on the recommendation list. Most books make the mistake of having a poorly developed and confusing protagonist, but this book is different. The male lead's character is incredibly well-developed and relatable. The scene setting is also a major highlight. While it borrows elements from anime, it also incorporates the author's own fantastic touches—I absolutely love this male lead! Reading this book feels like watching a romance anime! I highly recommend it.

I'm back, and this time I'm going to finish filling in the gaps.

I'm back at school after the National Day holiday. The school cuts off internet at midnight every night except weekends, so I can't update at midnight anymore.