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A Lonely S-Rank Explorer, Returning to His Student Days to Redo His Youth—It Seems the Strongest Loner Is Being Genuinely Loved by the Most Beautiful Girls in the School
By kogare, こがれ
29 chapters
2025
Description
The strongest S-rank explorer, Akizuki Yuito, was suffering from loneliness. Regretting his solitary life and wishing for a “redo of his youth,” he destroyed the dungeon’s core—and when he came to, he found himself back before his first year of high school. As Yuito, now back in the past, began to resolve his regrets from his student days, he started to interact with beautiful girls he had never been able to talk to before—
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
A Lonely S-Rank Explorer, Returning to His Student Days to Redo His Youth—It Seems the Strongest Loner Is Being Genuinely Loved by the Most Beautiful Girls in the School Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on A Lonely S-Rank Explorer, Returning to His Student Days to Redo His Youth—It Seems the Strongest Loner Is Being Genuinely Loved by the Most Beautiful Girls in the School
This title is quite a mouthful, isn't it? And honestly, after diving in, the story itself feels just as… packed. The premise is definitely intriguing: a powerful S-Rank explorer gets a second chance at youth, returning to his academy days. But the execution? That's where things get a little bumpy.
First Impressions
My initial reaction was a mix of excitement and trepidation. The "overpowered protagonist in a school setting" trope can be fun, but it's also easily mishandled. The idea of a loner suddenly surrounded by beautiful girls also felt like it could quickly devolve into cliché territory. Unfortunately, some of those fears were realized.
What Works Well
I can see the appeal. The wish fulfillment is strong. Who wouldn't want to go back to their younger days with all the knowledge and power they have now? The initial hook of saving a girl who originally died is compelling and provides a decent emotional foundation. The setting, a modern Japan with dungeons and monsters, is a classic blend that provides a good backdrop for both action and slice-of-life elements. Also, the promise of romance is definitely there, and for readers who enjoy a harem setup, this could be a draw.
Areas of Concern
The biggest issue I encountered was the character development, or rather, the lack thereof. The MC's supposed loneliness in his previous life felt a bit forced. The idea that people avoid him solely because of his S-Rank status strains believability, especially coupled with the fact that he's also described as handsome. The insta-love felt rushed and unearned, and the reliance on misunderstandings as a plot device grew tiresome quickly. The MC's social awkwardness, despite his power and good looks, felt like an overused trope meant to artificially extend the romantic tension. It just didn't quite gel for me.
Final Verdict
"A Lonely S-Rank Explorer..." has potential, but it stumbles over common pitfalls in the genre. While the premise is intriguing, the rushed character development, reliance on clichés, and forced misunderstandings ultimately detracted from my enjoyment. If you're a die-hard fan of overpowered protagonists and harem stories, you might find something to enjoy here. However, if you're looking for nuanced characters and a compelling plot, this might not be the novel for you.
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