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An Ex-popular Guy Can’t Get Love Down His Throat
By sumikomiya gama, 栖小宮ガマ
88 chapters
2021
Description
Until that one moment, my life was spectacular. I was surrounded by many friends and even thought their smiles had some trust in them, so much as a sliver. However, none had faith in me. Not them, not my teacher, not even my girlfriend. They all refused to listen. I’ve then learned that “mutual trust” is nothing but fiction. The sad reality of their pretend friendships overwhelmed me, and since then, I haven’t been able to build proper human connections. So, please, just leave me alone…Don’t talk to me anymore… There’s no soil for trust to bloom between us, people whose eyes can’t see beneath the surface.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
An Ex-popular Guy Can’t Get Love Down His Throat Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on An Ex-popular Guy Can’t Get Love Down His Throat
I dove into "An Ex-popular Guy Can’t Get Love Down His Throat" with a mix of curiosity and trepidation, given its rather… direct title. The premise—a once-popular guy dealing with the fallout from a false accusation—certainly had potential.
First Impressions
Initially, I was intrigued. The setup promised a dive into themes of trust, betrayal, and the lasting impact of trauma. The early chapters seemed to establish a protagonist with a defined personality, someone confident and outgoing. However, this is where some of my concerns began to surface.
What Works Well
One aspect I appreciated was the portrayal of the protagonist's family. It's refreshing to see a support system that doesn't immediately crumble in the face of accusations. The novel handles the family dynamic well, avoiding the frustrating trope of parents instantly siding with strangers over their own child. This added a layer of realism that I found compelling.
Areas of Concern
Unfortunately, the initial promise quickly faded. The biggest issue for me was the protagonist's character development, or rather, the lack thereof. That confident, outgoing personality seemed to vanish almost overnight, replaced by someone indecisive and passive. This shift felt jarring and, frankly, a bit unbelievable. It's one thing to be affected by trauma; it's another for your core personality to completely flip.
The plot also suffered. The initial conflict felt unresolved, and the story seemed to meander without a clear direction. There was a distinct lack of meaningful development. I also felt the pacing was off, with long stretches where nothing significant happened.
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Final Verdict
Ultimately, "An Ex-popular Guy Can’t Get Love Down His Throat" fell short of its potential. While the family dynamic and initial setup were promising, the inconsistent character development and meandering plot left me disappointed. If you're looking for a deep dive into the psychological impact of false accusations, this might not be the story for you.
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