I, a Useless Bookworm Who Was Betrayed by My Childhood Friend, Was in Despair, but Before I Knew It, I Was Surrounded by Some of the Most Popular and Beautiful Girls in the School Novel Review
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By 瓜嶋 海
36 chapters
2025
Description
Edano Tsukushi lost his father to an untreatable disease in early childhood, and grew up in a single-mother household. In the future, he wants to become a doctor to help patients with intractable diseases like his father, but the admission fee makes it difficult for a single-mother family to enter a medical school. So he studies hard in order to win a scholarship that does not require repayment. However, his grades were not improving as he had hoped, and he was betrayed by a childhood friend. Tsukushi, who was ridiculed as an incompetent bookworm, spends his days despairing over his childhood friend, who left him behind as if to show him that he was not the highest-achieving student in his grade–or so he thought. “Edano kun is so smart !? If you want, will you teach me math !?” Just when he was on the verge of the biggest crisis of his life, he was offered a helping hand. The person who approached him was, as he had no idea, a girl from overseas who was one of the most popular beauties at school. What’s more. “Um, would you be willing to help me study, too?” The innocent, pretty, and charming girl from high school also took a liking to him. And before he knew it, his grades were soaring. Tsukushi discovers that his childhood friend is in fact the culprit that has been preventing him from improving his grades. It’s too late to come back now that his grades have improved. “Well, I guess I could stay with you after all.” “Are you underestimating me? You’re the one who’s s*upid.” This is a story about teaching a bratty childhood friend a lesson by “becoming happy.”
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
I, a Useless Bookworm Who Was Betrayed by My Childhood Friend, Was in Despair, but Before I Knew It, I Was Surrounded by Some of the Most Popular and Beautiful Girls in the School Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on I, a Useless Bookworm Who Was Betrayed by My Childhood Friend, Was in Despair, but Before I Knew It, I Was Surrounded by Some of the Most Popular and Beautiful Girls in the School
Alright, let's dive into this title – and what a title it is! It certainly grabs your attention, doesn't it? I went in expecting a certain level of wish fulfillment and a bit of teenage angst, and well, I got some of that.
First Impressions
My initial reaction was a mix of intrigue and trepidation. The premise is classic light novel fare: a down-on-his-luck protagonist, a betrayal that sets things in motion, and a sudden influx of beautiful girls. It's a formula that can work, but execution is everything.
What Works Well
The core concept of a "useless bookworm" suddenly finding himself surrounded by popular girls definitely has potential. There's an inherent appeal to the underdog story, and the promise of romance is always enticing. The "love interest falls in love first" tag also piqued my interest, suggesting a possible subversion of typical harem tropes. I think the author has a clear vision for the kind of story they want to tell.
Areas of Concern
However, I have to admit I found myself struggling with some aspects. The protagonist's naivete, particularly regarding his childhood friend, felt a little extreme at times. I had a hard time understanding his continued attachment to someone who seemed consistently unkind. It strained my suspension of disbelief. I found myself questioning his judgment.
Final Verdict
Overall, I, a Useless Bookworm… is a mixed bag. The core premise is appealing, and there's potential for a fun and engaging story. However, the execution needs some polish, particularly in terms of character motivations and relationship dynamics. If you're a fan of harem stories and can overlook some of the protagonist's less-than-stellar decision-making, you might find something to enjoy here. For me, it didn't quite hit the mark, but I'm willing to keep an eye on it to see how it develops.