An Imperfect Romance Caused by Yandere Syndrome

Let me start with myself. I found this book in the yandere (obsessive/yandere) section, especially near the bottom. Maybe it's because it's been around for a while, or maybe the ending was just too bad. But in my opinion, the ending wasn't bad at all, at least that's my opinion. The male protagonist never really changed from beginning to end. He wanted many things, but never got anything. He was just an ordinary person like us, and when he finally succeeded, he didn't even see the fruits of his labor. As for the female protagonist, perhaps forgetting about the male protagonist would have been better. This was a story that shouldn't have happened, a story that was both illusory and real...

This isn't really a book review. I've been on this website for two years. At first, I just browsed Japanese light novels and occasionally clicked on articles by other authors, but I only read a few glances and then closed them. The first book I finished reading was one from this site, titled "About My Wife Medusa," but it was already finished when I read it, so it can't be considered following it. This was the first time I saw a book like this—an incomplete romance caused by a yandere—and I was quite curious. I've seen too many illogical stories where characters don't even build up their emotions before blindly liking something. I only clicked on it out of curiosity, just to see how this guy would act all high and mighty. I finished the first chapter but couldn't stop and started the second...

Commentator: This article, "Little Sin," is quite simple in its writing style, in other words, somewhat unpolished. However, this is also where its strength lies. Specifically, regarding the characters, while the author doesn't elaborate on them, the characters' traits are clearly revealed through dialogue. The yandere heroine's dialogue doesn't feel artificial like some attempts to imitate Japanese characters; it's quite simple and natural. In this respect, the author excels in character development and plot construction. It knows how to restrain the plot's development, inserting a smooth transition between major plot twists...

Dear Fang, I'll reply to you point by point. First of all, the opening was terrible. I mentioned "those with fragile hearts should avoid this," and I was criticized for trying to teach readers how to choose their books. In fact, without the footnotes, many readers who enjoy "overpowered protagonist" stories would feel uncomfortable after reading it and would criticize me. I've written web novels before, and I can't write "power fantasy" stories. Writing them is completely unsatisfying, full of boasting and face-slapping, and utterly incoherent. I personally grew up reading "overpowered protagonist" stories, so this piece was bound to be criticized, and I had to add footnotes. Furthermore, the excessive use of death-related plot points and many other stories seem like padding for word count, perhaps...

Yes, as the title says, I can find resonance with the male protagonist, or rather, I can find resonance with my past self. I think some readers might find the beginning of the book uncomfortable, thinking the male protagonist is too negative, but I just like this feeling. It's not that I like reading about tormenting the protagonist, it's just that I can feel that the protagonist is flesh and blood. Compared to reading the confident and powerful protagonists in other novels, reading the protagonist of this book is more like examining myself, and this novel experience is more likely to make me addicted. I've also had negative thoughts in the past, although not as much as the protagonist, but I would also make wild assumptions about others and refuse to communicate (well, maybe it's just chuunibyou, haha...).

"This book seems like Oregairu," commented a reader who had only glanced at the synopsis and flipped through a few pages. For some reason, I always see similar comments in the Pineapple Bun Light Novel commentary section, saying things like "Oregairu," "Sakurasou no Sou," or "XXX." Oh, and I remember someone saying it was like Masamune-kun. It might be somewhat similar, but saying that makes it seem like the person has only read Oregairu and is showing off their limited knowledge. Speaking of which, someone in the comments said this book "plagiarized" Oregairu, and got thoroughly refuted. Can you call something a scholar "plagiarized"? *Sarcasm intended*. Actually...

First, I must admit I'm a loyal reader of a certain novel, so at the beginning, I had a sense of déjà vu. After two Marxist-Leninist classes, I admit this book is indeed different. First, I must address a flaw, otherwise I'll feel uncomfortable. Leaving aside the various settings, one detail at the beginning really caught my attention: after the protagonist jumps off a building, he's caught by an air cushion, unharmed, and goes home. Personally, I think the author's description of such a serious event as jumping off a building is too hasty. The transitions between scenes could be smoother. (Perhaps I'm just being picky.) Then, after finishing the book, I could feel the protagonist's despair and the author's own sensitive reflections on tragedy in real life...

I didn't read books on SF before, but recently I've been planning to write light novels there, so I started paying attention to their works and found this book that I really like. From the very beginning, this book captivated me; I think the approach is excellent, and the author's writing is very delicate, especially the insightful analysis of the dragon's inner world, which makes him feel like a vivid character. I think there are two reasons why this book isn't more popular: firstly, the subject matter is relatively niche, and secondly, the pacing isn't tight enough. What I dislike most is the author's retelling of those well-known anecdotes...

After reading the first volume, I felt the protagonist was powerless in the face of life. His inferiority complex affected everything; he was pessimistic about fate and powerless against change. Although he hadn't given up yet, perhaps he was just one straw away from collapsing. It felt like the author had expressed most of what he wanted to say, but the psychological characterization was lacking and needs improvement. Because I was biased, please forgive any oversights. Overall, it's well-written; it was a breath of fresh air for me. Thumbs up to the author!

The writing is excellent and shows great care and dedication. In many ways, authors this dedicated are rare these days. Keep it up! Below are my initial thoughts. Since I only read about ten chapters before writing this, you can consider it filler. The book's style is undeniably dark, featuring a yandere female lead, an extremely dark-minded male lead, and a cold, aloof principal. In just a dozen chapters, a chilling, indifferent feeling is conveyed. Of course, there are moments of warmth too: the male lead's best friend's concern, the police officer who rescues him, and even the female lead willing to change herself for him—all these contribute to the book's warmth. However...