I Was Assigned to Be a Manager of a Female Dormitory, but the Level of the Girls Living There Was Just Too High. There’s No Way I Can Fit In Like This (WN) Novel Review
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By natsuno minoru, noushuku kangen budou-chan, 夏乃実, 濃縮還元ぶどうちゃん
134 chapters
2020
Description
My favorability rating went up on its own due to my sincere work ethic. Hirose Souta graduated from a creative vocational school and successfully got a job, but it turned out to be a black company. He somehow endured it for 3 years but decided to quit due to physical and mental exhaustion. He managed to resign by signing a confidentiality agreement about what happened at the workplace. After taking a 4-month break that also served as a rest period, he returned to his parents’ home and was looking for a new job when his mother Rie introduced him to a job opportunity. It was a request to become the manager of a shared residence run by Rie’s grandmother. The reason was that the grandmother was hospitalized due to a worsening chronic illness and they needed new help. Souta, who had never experienced a managerial position, tried to decline due to the weight of the responsibility, but reluctantly accepted due to the wishes of his parents, to whom he was always indebted. And then he was informed. “Just to let you know in advance, the dormitory you’re going to only has female residents.” That’s right, the shared residence Souta was going to manage turned out to be a girls’ dormitory. A carefree, bright, and energetic high school girl. A high school girl who hates men and spews venom every day. A working adult who looks quite childish but wants to be seen as an adult. A shy but caring older sister who is also popular on social media. All the girls living in this dormitory have immeasurable levels of attractiveness. Souta will deepen his relationships with these heroines.
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
I Was Assigned to Be a Manager of a Female Dormitory, but the Level of the Girls Living There Was Just Too High. There’s No Way I Can Fit In Like This (WN) Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on I Was Assigned to Be a Manager of a Female Dormitory, but the Level of the Girls Living There Was Just Too High. There’s No Way I Can Fit In Like This (WN)
First Impressions
Okay, so "I Was Assigned to Be a Manager of a Female Dormitory, but the Level of the Girls Living There Was Just Too High. There’s No Way I Can Fit In Like This (WN)" is quite a mouthful, but the premise is pretty straightforward. We've got a male protagonist thrust into managing a female dormitory filled with, shall we say, high-caliber ladies. It's a setup ripe for comedy, romance, and all the expected tropes. My initial reaction? Cautiously optimistic. I've seen this setup before, so it really hinges on the execution.
What Works Well
The core of the story seems to be the interactions between the characters. The slice-of-life aspect shines through, and when the writing is on point, it's easy to get invested in the everyday happenings of the dorm. The protagonist is depicted as a "nice guy," and while that can be a trope in itself, it seems to work here, driving the interactions and relationships forward. There's a definite charm in seeing how he navigates this unusual situation.
Areas of Concern
The biggest elephant in the room is the translation. Several readers have pointed out significant issues with clarity, sentence structure, and even potential misinterpretations of the original text. This is a serious hurdle. It can make understanding dialogues difficult, and it detracts heavily from the overall enjoyment. Another concern I have is with the "tsundere" character. It seems she leans a little too heavily into the trope, coming across as overly abrasive and bordering on unlikeable. This reliance on tired character archetypes can hinder the story's originality.
Final Verdict
"I Was Assigned to Be a Manager..." has potential. The core premise is fun, and the character interactions, when well-translated, are engaging. However, the poor translation quality is a major detractor, and the reliance on overused tropes, particularly with the tsundere character, holds it back. If you're willing to overlook the translation issues and enjoy a slow-paced, fairly predictable slice-of-life rom-com, then it might be worth a try. Otherwise, you might want to wait for a revised translation or look elsewhere.