Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!) Novel Review
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By 七菜なな
12 volumes
2021
Description
At a certain countryside middle school, a boy and a girl swore eternal friendship to each other. Heading towards that shared dream——the bond between these two remains unchanged over the span of two years. Himari Inuzuka, a cheerful girl who has yet to find her first love, and Yuu Natsume, a botanical enthusiast who loves flowers, still spend their days peacefully as best friends in the gardening club in the second year of high school. 「If Yuu can’t get married, I have to take responsibility.」 「I’m having trouble now because after Himari said that, your brother began calling me ‘My brother-in-law!’」 However, when Yuu reunites with his first crush, the gears of their relationship suddenly go out of sync! Will Himari, now having known love, be able to break free from being just the ‘ideal friend’?
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kadokawa
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Light Novel
Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!) Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)
"Can a boy and girl just be friends? (No, they can't!!)" That's the question this rom-com seems to be asking, and after diving into it, I've got some thoughts. It's a story about childhood friends, Yuu and Himari, navigating the tricky waters of friendship, romance, and, well, a whole lot of drama.
First Impressions
Initially, the premise intrigued me. Childhood friends slowly realizing their feelings for each other is a trope I often enjoy. The slice-of-life and school life elements also appealed to my taste for lighthearted stories. However, I quickly found myself conflicted, as some aspects really worked for me while others fell flat.
What Works Well
The core of the story, the evolving relationship between Yuu and Himari, has its moments. There's a certain sweetness to their interactions, especially as they become more aware of each other. I appreciated the story's willingness to portray flawed characters. It's refreshing when characters aren't perfect and their struggles feel relatable, even if a bit over the top at times. The side character Enomoto is also a bright spot, someone I found myself rooting for.
Areas of Concern
Honestly, Himari's characterization is where things started to wobble for me. I found her behavior quite off-putting at times. Her seemingly egotistical nature and the unnecessary drama she brings into the story made it difficult for me to fully invest in her romantic arc with Yuu. The plot occasionally felt dragged out, and some of the character decisions felt unreasonable, adding to my frustration.
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Final Verdict
"Danjo no Yuujou wa Seiritsu suru? (Iya, Shinai!!)" is a mixed bag. While the core romance and flawed characters offer some appeal, the execution, particularly Himari's character and the drawn-out plot, left me wanting more. It's a story with potential, but it needs some serious refinement to fully win me over. If you're a die-hard fan of the childhood friends-to-lovers trope and can tolerate some questionable character choices, you might find something to enjoy here. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
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