I am the bone of my sword
(This sword has no name)
Falsehood is my body, sin is my blood
(For what reason do I exist?)
I have crossed countless battlefields and never tasted defeat
(Why am I here?)
I know not what it means to live, nor do I know death
(No confidants, no friends)
I have always forged swords atop the Sword Mound, intoxicated by victory.
(Endless slaughter, endless battles, endless torment)
In the blink of an eye, this body has lost all meaning
(My heart was lost long ago. My resolve has long since faded. My ideals have long since shattered)
So as I pray, Unlimited Blade Works
(Thus do I pray: Unlimited Blade Works)
My body forged from swords, where shall my soul find rest?
I am a sword-boned warrior, my blood is made of iron, my heart is made of broken glass. I've fought so many battles and never lost a single one. I've never backed down. Nobody understands me. I often sit on the mountaintop, feeling good about myself. But I'm utterly useless in this life. So I'm destined to be a giant blade in this life.
Discovered too late, liked too late.
When I discovered this version of the dating sim fanfiction, it had already been completed for over three months. At the time, I never paid to read VIP novels, and my first reaction upon reading this version was disappointment. However, having already decided to kill time, I ended up reading the free chapters of the novel, and I was initially completely and deeply impressed. I never imagined that a novel could so perfectly combine so many worldviews. Although there were some flaws, they were minor. In particular, the corrupted Ryougi Ori was completely Sephiroth's personality, and the battle with the reversed Tohka was a reenactment of the battle with Cloud, yet it didn't feel like plagiarism at all...
Damn it, she actually got married! I finally found someone I wanted to watch, damn it!
It's tiring to watch.
It's not that the writing style or characters are bad, but the whole story, especially Ryougi Ori's ending, left me feeling exhausted. It's like what Emiya Shirou said after experiencing the "blood barrier" at school in Fate: "It's a kind of sweet, nauseating feeling." Perhaps I personally preferred a simple romance between Emiya Shirou (Ryougi Ori), or a righteous ally in need of salvation, and Itsuka Shido, rather than a massive...? Within a complex world. For me, I really wish there was no Gaia, no gods, just the everyday life of a girl and a boy. The Fate arc could have served as...
Before you completely violate my anus, I'll assume you're a girl.
It's time for my daily rant again. As a Date A Live fan, I don't particularly like Date A Live fanfiction; in fact, I often scoff at it. However, Zero Zero's novel caught my eye with its numerous advanced technologies, so I'll briefly discuss it. What I dislike most is that long, messy introduction before the main text (will I tell you, the first chapter made me feel like I was rereading Water Margin?). I think the most reasonable approach is for these things to gradually emerge from the story. This gives the reader the feeling that you're never sure what you'll pull out of Doraemon's pocket next. These things, when presented separately...
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The comment below is right ԅ(¯¯ԅ). Reading the whole book was indeed exhausting; aside from the reckless Shido, almost everyone was engaged in a battle of wits and courage. The entire story was too oppressive, almost maddening, though there are indeed many madmen in the book. The author's skill is evident in writing it this way. However, if it were me, I would prefer a simpler Date A Live world, without so many complexities. The big boss would be the old woman Reine, who, with Shido's help, resolves her past issues and lives happily ever after. There wouldn't be any of those headaches like the Chinese Holy See. Date A Live should be that simple a story. Anyway, I don't regret reading the entire book with one click...
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Just venting lol
Logically, new readers shouldn't write long reviews, but... I still have to complain. First, this is the worst Akara Hound I've ever seen in Akara fanfiction (I'm a magic sword, not a bow, ugh...). Second, congratulations to Akara for having another hair color after silver (not white). Then Sephiroth says, "My sword is definitely the most practical; even Archer says it's great." So, the question is... Oh wait, since Akara loves using Sephiroth's sword, how did she lose to her younger self in a fight? Even with Avalon's incredible healing, being instantly killed is useless. Finally, Al...
I'll also post a long review.
I also like both Type-Moon and Date A Live. And of course, I like Shirou too. However, I have to say, I have a lot to complain about after reading the whole thing. 1. First of all, the author's writing is excellent, with a natural flair for using all sorts of flowery language. However, reading the first two volumes in one go actually left me feeling tired. Looking back, I think many of the early chapters were just full of flowery descriptions, but lacked substantial plot content, leaving me feeling like I'd eaten an empty bun. Also, there are noticeable gaps between some chapters, like between the first and second volumes. The later chapters are better; I guess the author's writing style has improved. 2. ...
Keep going, Uncle Drifter!
This is my first time writing a book review, so please don't be too harsh on me QAQ. I came across this Date A Live fanfiction when I was bored. I initially started reading it just to check it out, but I got hooked on the plot. As I read on, I discovered the world-building was vast, and I'm really looking forward to the rest of the story \(≧▽≦)/ This is my first time writing a book review, so please point out any shortcomings and I'll improve. In short, I hope Uncle Piaoling keeps up the good work \(≧▽≦)/ Take a break while you're writing, and remember to take care of your health~