I'm More Feminine Than My Idol Little Sister, and I've Had Enough

This is the first and only complete book I bought from Pineapple Bun. I'd give it an 8/10; I genuinely love it. It's very entertaining, and compared to many of the lowbrow novels on Pineapple Bun these days, the quality is much higher. The setting is also well-thought-out, and while there are some flaws, it's much better than other formulaic settings. The characters are fairly well-developed. However, I really dislike the ending. Although it's supposed to be an open ending? Everyone has their own fate, plus a happy ending? It gives me a visual novel feel, which is acceptable. But the ending is really rushed...

To be honest, I'm a little ashamed. I found this book because I was feeling down after reading some depressing stories and wanted to cheer myself up, and it actually did. Initially, I thought it was just the author letting loose and playing with references, a lighthearted, fun story. But gradually, I started to feel something was off, something I couldn't quite put my finger on, like there was something going on behind the protagonist. It wasn't until the protagonist's several conversations with Sister Qin that I became certain, which made me want to delve deeper into the male lead's dark side. As I read on, the warm and cheerful atmosphere was tinged with a sense of oppression, from the idol younger sister to the childhood friend, Aoi, and Sister Qin...

The writing is actually quite good… the slice-of-life scenes are fine, and the inner world is rich. However, there are also many things to be dissatisfied with. One aspect that can ruin a novel is the character development. For example: mentally challenged, emotionally inept like a block of wood, deliberately misleading others with indirect responses, a womanizer with a harem, a masochist, a servile and undignified demeanor, and a character who betrays and doesn't reciprocate kindness. If a protagonist embodies these common flaws, the book is ruined. Although many novel protagonists suffer from these flaws to varying degrees, they can make a good book feel unpleasant and regrettable. I'm just commenting, not criticizing; I simply hope that a book's protagonist can…

But I still can't accept it (perhaps because I'm too naive? Although I don't think so). Overall, I think the first and second halves of the book are completely inconsistent, and to put it bluntly, it even feels like a rushed ending. In general, from the whole book, it's an incredibly socially savvy book; at least, people without a certain level of "capacity" will find it somewhat uncomfortable. Please take note of this if you haven't read the book and are reading this review. (Hopefully, the author doesn't hold it against me ٩( ω )و) Finally, one more thing: the author mentions hoping we don't...

The following contains spoilers, please proceed with caution! The early and middle parts are truly excellent, with each character vividly portrayed. The childhood friend harbors a fairytale-like dream about the boy she grew up with; the frank blonde student council president is willing to try and accept things she deeply despises for the sake of a "girl"; the seemingly perfect idol sister secretly watches over her brother who lives under the same roof… Even the idol senior, who appears the least, doesn't feel like a pushover. "That child is lucky, and seeing you makes me even more certain of one thing: she's always been this lucky, always getting what she wants so easily." Perhaps it was that rainy concert…

I think I understand now. From beginning to end, there was only one protagonist. He was deeply entangled in love, initially incurably numbing himself, sealing himself, suppressing his emotions. Slowly, he began to understand himself, wanting to loosen the shackles. Time and again, he tormented and hesitated, stirring up that solidified shadow. They were all people on his path, but she was the catalyst, the medicine, the eyes, the destination, while he was a lost night fire—shining and dimming among the myriad stars.

I don't know why, but every time I rewatch it, my heart aches and I want to cry.

I'm looking for the uncut version; I'm willing to pay 200 for it.

Book recommendation material, tagged: [Urban] Good-looking

Having switched from "The World's Number One Beautiful Girl Assassin," this book once again deeply touched my heartstrings. Xiaoyuer's arrogance, Jiang Lan's gentleness, and the playful bickering between these two siblings filled me with envy. Huayu's characters come alive before my eyes; I can feel their joys and sorrows. Although some parts were abridged, it didn't diminish my immersion. As I finished the last chapter, my eyes gradually welled up with tears. Perhaps it was envy for Jiang Lan and Xiaoyuer's happy ending, or perhaps it was the contrast between the endings of all the lovers and the unattainable reality that made my own fantasies. Thank you, Huayu, for the emotions you evoked. Both books are now complete...