Isekai Tenishita Chirem Musou Kei Shujinkou Ha Zenbu Hiroin Ga Wakiyaku Dearu Ore Ni Netorare Tsutsu Aru Genjou Wo Shiranai~Totemo I Ga Itai~ Novel Review
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By uruu
2020~
Description
My male childhood friend was a hero. A goddess transferred him to another world to become a hero. He was tasked with preventing the revival of the evil god that threatened the entire world. That was the setting of the story. What about me then? I’m just an extra, supporting role. The reason why I ended up in this situation was simply that I died together with that b*stard, my so-called childhood friend. Thus, the goddess sent me along to act as a supporting, behind-the-scenes player. According to legend, the hero would appear when the evil god was about to be revived. It was his duty to defeat the evil god along with four shrine maidens chosen by the goddess and bring about a peaceful era. Otherwise, the world would be destroyed. My job was to pave the way for him to achieve this goal and help love blossom between him and the shrine maidens. To be honest, I’d rather die than have to babysit that b*stard, but… I’m not even allowed to complain about it. I don’t care about the criticism from the peanut gallery about me being inadequate or incompetent. I did what I had to do, saving the world and getting the reward from the goddess—as a supporting role for the hero party. That’s why, please, O childhood friend of mine, PLEASE FIX THAT ROTTEN PERSONALITY OF YOURS ASAP! Please do so before we reach the point of no return, while my sanity is still intact—or should I say, before I get a stomach ulcer due to stress. Oh cr*p, those four are co—
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kakuyomu
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
Isekai Tenishita Chirem Musou Kei Shujinkou Ha Zenbu Hiroin Ga Wakiyaku Dearu Ore Ni Netorare Tsutsu Aru Genjou Wo Shiranai~Totemo I Ga Itai~ Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Isekai Tenishita Chirem Musou Kei Shujinkou Ha Zenbu Hiroin Ga Wakiyaku Dearu Ore Ni Netorare Tsutsu Aru Genjou Wo ShiranaiTotemo I Ga Itai
Okay, let's tackle this title. Yes, it's a mouthful, but beneath that unwieldy name lies a story that's... well, it's something. "Isekai Tenishita Chirem Musou Kei Shujinkou Ha Zenbu Hiroin Ga Wakiyaku Dearu Ore Ni Netorare Tsutsu Aru Genjou Wo ShiranaiTotemo I Ga Itai" (which I'm just going to call "Isekai Heroine Hijinks" from now on for my sanity) throws you into a world where the protagonist isn't the chosen one, but the guy all the heroines are… interested in.
First Impressions
My first impression was definitely confusion, mostly stemming from that title. Once I got past that, though, I found a premise that, while a bit tropey, had potential. The idea of a background character unintentionally stealing the spotlight from the overpowered isekai protagonist is certainly intriguing.
What Works Well
The comedy is probably the strongest element. The situations the MC finds himself in, with all these heroines vying for his attention while the actual hero is clueless, are genuinely funny. The "pretend-play" relationship dynamic seems to be a key component, adding a layer of absurdity to the whole thing. It sounds like the author built a world where the heroines are actively trying to manipulate the hero to do his job, which creates a unique spin on the typical isekai power fantasy.
Areas of Concern
The biggest red flag is the author putting the novel on hiatus. Apparently, some readers felt the story was venturing too far into +18 territory, which is a bit concerning. It makes me wonder about the overall direction the author intended to take. While I'm all for a bit of spice, I hope it doesn't overshadow the plot and character development.
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Final Verdict
"Isekai Heroine Hijinks" is a mixed bag. The comedy and unique premise are definitely appealing, but the hiatus and potential for the story to lean too heavily into ecchi elements are cause for concern. If you're looking for a lighthearted, slightly absurd isekai with a focus on comedy and don't mind the risk of it potentially becoming a bit too risqué, then this might be worth checking out. However, be aware that the story is currently on hold, and its future is uncertain. I'm giving it a tentative 3/5. I'm intrigued enough to see where it goes if the author decides to continue, but I'm also approaching it with caution.