Even Galgame Players Want to Become Normies

23-3-16 Blank returned; it was because he remembered us, because he still cared about us. We guarded his coffin, hoping he would wake up. This time he came out and looked at us once; I don't know when he fell asleep. Not counting today, it's been 27 days since the last update.

I've reached 6000 words, I'll take a break for a day or two.

This is my first book review. I only picked it up hoping for some depressing content, but I ended up getting hooked and spent an entire afternoon reading most of it… so my stomach ached all afternoon too. The part that gave me the most stomachache was Xi. She was the first to confess her feelings to the protagonist, and they were so sweet together, but that scene with the teacher was really painful to watch. Qing Ning's part was also a bit of a shame; if she had confessed earlier… I wonder if tide would have betrayed the male lead. Ugh… I'm speechless. If you want some angst, I highly recommend it.

Old Dog, you've finally put aside your girlfriend to update for your brothers!

Without further ado, this book is worth reading if you can tolerate the angst. At first, I thought it wasn't well-written because not many people had it in their collections, but the title was very appealing, so I clicked on it. After reading half of it, I have to say I'm blown away. The author's descriptions of the characters' inner changes are very delicate, and the writing style suits my taste perfectly. We've all been teenagers, and we've all had these fantasies, but because of my own cowardice, I missed out on so much. Now, looking back, things have changed. This book resonated with me deeply, making me reflect on my own gradual growth and development...

I stumbled upon this book while browsing through tags. Since I also enjoy playing visual novels, I clicked on it after seeing the title. Actually, I have a certain fondness for works in the "Realistic" tag, which is why I was able to finish this book. Let me share my thoughts. First, regarding our male protagonist, Nan Mo, to be honest, I disliked him a bit in the early stages. He was indecisive, a pushover, and a bit of a uke (referring to his relationship with his younger sister), which made my impression of him not very good. However, after seeing his growth later on, I felt like I was watching my son grow up. Although this growth process was difficult, there were also Long Zi, Mu Bai, and Xiao Yu...

Damn, the author is really something!

He fits my image of a campus romance protagonist: someone who yearns for love, experiences disappointment after being hurt, and decisively rejects others' advances even when he has a girlfriend, though lingering feelings remain. He's ordinary, sometimes confused, and sometimes lazy. He suffers from insomnia and gets jealous, but knows he can't be there for Shio-chan and has the courage to break up with her, respecting her choice. His background, looks, and grades aren't outstanding, and he's not cunning. He also sometimes feels lost when facing life's challenges. I'm quite satisfied with the protagonist's character; the writing could be a bit better.

This is my first book review, so I'm a little nervous! This book is a very slow burn. The male lead's indecisiveness and pointless complaining in the beginning were quite unpleasant to read, so I didn't want to stop at all. Not seeing his growth felt like ants crawling through my veins. Fortunately, there were Yu Mo, Mu Bai, and Long Zi, giving him a moment's respite. When he finally decided to change, I felt like a loving father, witnessing someone's transformation through hardship—a rebirth that was truly inspiring. All the suffering he endured seemed to have meaning. I hope the author doesn't abandon the story; the male lead's story has only just begun!

This book was indeed written on a whim, since I already have another book of over 100,000 words, so starting another one was a bit too much work. However, since I felt my first book was a mess when I first started writing, I decided to give it another try (it might be a mess now too). As for this book, the plot might be quite unpredictable, because my ideas often change, but the general theme of gradually winning over the characters' emotions will remain the same.