The Nameless Thing

It feels like it's been a long time since I've been here. The tragedy of being a student—if you immerse yourself in such a wonderful world, you lose yourself here. I haven't dared to look at this because of exams, but today, during my final exam mock exam, I felt pretty good about it, so I happily came to check it out. It's so great that the author is also on the path to improvement. I'll devour all the text after my final exams! ~The author's portrayal of Liu Ye's story isn't overt, but rather emanates from the depths of his heart—a loneliness and sorrow. Hisashi Kishibe was his light; he saved her then, and now she's saving him. (Is it really salvation? He shouldn't even exist in this world...)

Dear author, please don't be so angsty, my heart can't take it. I'm currently on chapter 228, and seeing Nana's bleak future hurts so much. As a loyal reader, please give our beloved Nana a bright future! This is my most heartfelt wish! Even if your chosen ending isn't perfect, please give us at least one more perfect ending to imagine, to satisfy the little whims of readers who crave a happy ending. I really hope Nana can live on, with Kishibe, with Shingetsu, with Shizuko, Nao, Iwasa, Hitomi, Asako, Kyoyama, Sato, Noi, Inoue...

So, let me start by talking about how I came across this book. I'm not a long-time reader who followed from Tieba (it took me a while to realize I started writing on Tieba). That day, I had just downloaded the SF Light Novel app, and I saw the author's name on the homepage. Reading it all the way through, I'm truly grateful to the author. First, my impression of Nana was one of misery, incredibly misery, and it only got worse. Because while Nana is accepted, her past self is completely rejected. But Nana is able to overcome this hardship and open her heart to her current friends. Honestly, I envy her. Now, let's talk about another character, Kishi...

This might just be my personal opinion, author. Regardless, the events in Volume 3 were written too slowly. The first two volumes were alright, but the more you read, the more padded it felt. You can write a detailed plot if you want, and you can create twists and turns if you want, but what you're doing in the later parts isn't detailed, it's just padded. The plot in the latter part of Volume 3 is too drawn out! Was it really necessary to write it in so much detail? A single dialogue can stretch into three or four chapters—it's too dragging. Volume 3 revolves around the main school festival, but whether it's the preparation period or the plot after the festival begins, it's just too drawn out. The side plots interspersed throughout are also excessive...

Help! The author has come back from the dead!!

The characters in the novel are fleshed out and not rigid; their actions are consistent with their personalities, and everything flows naturally, making the reader feel comfortable and at ease, without any awkwardness. Unlike some novels I've read before, where characters are forced to act in ways clearly inconsistent with their personalities just to advance the plot. The novel's general premise is that Toudou Nana is resurrected and then faces death again (as mentioned by the author). This novel setting was the first time I encountered it, and it solidified my determination to read it to the end. Ultimately, a novel is the author's creation, and we are merely listeners to the story. The author only needs to present the story according to their own vision...

Tomb sweeping

Unbeknownst to her, rumors began to swirl around young Liu Ye. The neighbors' disdain, the classmates' ridicule, even her parents, whom she considered closest, began to treat her coldly because of the comments from others. She longed for her parents' love, for their approval. Knowing she wasn't smart enough, she studied day and night, hoping for even the smallest bit of affection. But no matter how well she studied, she received no response. Her parents remained indifferent, as if she were just a passerby in their home. What she yearned for seemed to be possessed by her younger sister. Even so, the boy still…

No matter what, it's impossible to blame or hurt a soul yearning for love. Nana, after being embraced by Hitomi, curled up alone in a corner of the hospital stairwell; Nana, after being embraced by her mother, heard her birth mother completely forget her; Nana, after carrying Shingetsu, heard her younger sister wish she had never existed—how heartbreaking and moving, ultimately bringing tears to our eyes. What did that child, once named Liuye-kun, do wrong? Why should she bear the harm caused by her parents' irresponsible behavior? Just wanting even a little bit of love, is that request really so difficult to fulfill? Every cold-hearted person...

I spent three days reading it and feel I should write a long review... The plot is truly captivating; you can never guess what will happen next, and the plot holes are all very well-placed. Also, at the beginning of Chapter 3, there's Ah Yue's suicide note. I initially thought it was just random writing, but since no one pointed it out in the comments, I guessed it might be part of the later plot. Several times I thought it was about Ah Yue's suicide note, but it wasn't, and the plot hole wasn't filled in until the very end. Also, I feel the author's writing style is excellent; many things aren't fully explained, leaving the reader to ponder, which is great. Another thing I want to say is about the characters...