I Was Just Watching the Crown Prince Break off His Engagement to the Duke’s Daughter as if It Were Someone Else’s Business, Only to Unexpectedly Get Caught up in the Aftermath Later
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By 山田 雅
62 chapters
2023
Description
In the Kingdom of Solridia, Crown Prince Altobart began to speak of love on the stage of the graduation ceremony, which also marked the end of his school life. In front of his fiancée, Duchess Cornelia, he confessed his feelings to Baroness Poara, who was not his fiancée. We female students simultaneously opened our fans and tilted them at a 45-degree angle to the left, extending only our right middle fingers. It was a terrifyingly synchronized fan pose expressing ‘What the hell are you saying!?’ Unperturbed by such fan poses, Altobart finally confronted Cornelia with the termination of their engagement. ‘Your Highness…’ Cornelia, with a sorrowful frown, gazed at Altobart, then sharply closed her fan, tilted it 30 degrees to the right, extended her little finger, and slowly tapped the fan to her neck. ‘Damn it… I’ll kill you’… This is the story of how I, Countess Miriam, watched the engagement-breaking scene as if it were someone else’s problem, only to be told later, for some reason, that my engagement was also broken off. By the way, the fan language used to convey true feelings through these fan poses is a form of women’s kindness!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- syosetu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
I Was Just Watching the Crown Prince Break off His Engagement to the Duke’s Daughter as if It Were Someone Else’s Business, Only to Unexpectedly Get Caught up in the Aftermath Later Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on I Was Just Watching the Crown Prince Break off His Engagement to the Duke’s Daughter as if It Were Someone Else’s Business, Only to Unexpectedly Get Caught up in the Aftermath Later
Okay, that title is a mouthful, isn't it? But don't let it scare you off! I went into this story expecting a fairly standard, maybe even slightly tropey, aristocratic romance. What I found was a surprisingly refreshing take on the genre, one that kept me engaged and genuinely curious about what would happen next.
First Impressions
The premise is definitely intriguing. You've got the classic broken engagement, a dash of European ambiance, and a female protagonist who, at least initially, seems to be on the sidelines. It's a recipe that could easily fall flat, but the initial chapters managed to hook me with their surprisingly clever writing and well-paced plot.
What Works Well
What I appreciated most was the way the early conflicts were handled. Rather than dragging out the drama with tiresome misunderstandings and frustrating antagonists, the author resolves issues relatively quickly and reasonably. The so-called "villains" are often portrayed with a degree of nuance, sometimes even as victims of circumstance. This doesn't excuse their behavior, of course, but it does add a layer of depth that I found really compelling. The punishment that fits the crime is also delivered in a way that feels satisfying, and it allows for the characters involved to work towards their own redemption or happy ending. The early romance is also well done, it feels natural and unforced.
Areas of Concern
Honestly, based on what I've read so far, I don't have major complaints. I am always a little wary of stories with older love interests, but so far this element has been handled with sensitivity and care. My only slight reservation is whether the story can maintain its momentum and avoid falling into predictable patterns as it progresses.
Final Verdict
Overall, "I Was Just Watching the Crown Prince Break off His Engagement to the Duke’s Daughter as if It Were Someone Else’s Business, Only to Unexpectedly Get Caught up in the Aftermath Later" is a delightful read. It's a story that respects its characters and its readers, and it offers a refreshing twist on familiar tropes. If you're looking for a well-written, engaging romance with a touch of aristocratic intrigue, I highly recommend giving this one a try. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where the story goes!
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