Omae Mitai na Hiroin ga Ite Tamaruka! Novel Review

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By shironeko, 白猫

4.5

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japaneseWeb Novel

Genres

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comedy romance school life shoujo

Chapters

148 chapters

Started

2014

Description

Tsubaki, who was once an office lady, was reborn with memories of her previous life carried with her. At the time she was still four years old, she started to recall that the world she was living in was actually the world of a Shoujo Game after heard what her halfsister, who Tsubaki believes was a reincarnated person like herself, said to her. In the game, her halfsister was the daughter of the lover and the Heroine. While Tsubaki, was someone who would always bully the said Heroine of the game, she was the Villainess. Moreover, every route of the game would always lead to the endings where the Villainess would take her own life. — However, the current world she lives in was far different from the world of the Shoujo Game. This is a story about a girl who believes she can rescue her mother from her impending doom and protecting her cousin, the main capturable characters, from the hand of the Heroine.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: frontier works
Original Language: japanese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on Omae Mitai na Hiroin ga Ite Tamaruka!

"Omae Mitai na Hiroin ga Ite Tamaruka!" (which I'm just going to call "Omae Hiroin" for brevity) is a web novel that dives into the well-trodden "reincarnated-into-an-otome-game" trope, but with a slightly different spin. Instead of focusing solely on avoiding death flags, the protagonist, Tsubaki, is more concerned with protecting her family. It's this twist that initially grabbed my attention, and while the story has its strengths, I also found some aspects less compelling.

First Impressions

The initial chapters can feel a bit overwhelming, with a lot of information thrown at you at once. It felt like wading through a wall of text to get to the core of the story. However, once the initial family drama is established, the story finds its footing. I appreciated the focus on Tsubaki's school life and friendships, which provides a welcome break from the typical villainess narrative.

What Works Well

The heart of "Omae Hiroin" lies in its characters and their relationships. I found myself enjoying the dynamic between Tsubaki and the male lead, Leon. Their interactions are often humorous, and their relationship develops at a satisfying pace. The family dynamics are also a strong point, especially Tsubaki's bond with her mother and cousin. The novel excels at portraying heartwarming moments and offers a satisfying conclusion where everyone, even the supposed "heroine," gets a good ending.

Areas of Concern

While I enjoyed many aspects of the story, I also had some reservations. Tsubaki's character, particularly after regaining her memories, felt somewhat inconsistent. Her actions and decisions sometimes seemed at odds with her supposed past life as an adult. This dissonance made it difficult for me to fully connect with her and her motivations. Additionally, the focus on Tsubaki's mother's romance in the earlier translated chapters felt a bit off-topic, detracting from the main plot.

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Final Verdict

Overall, "Omae Mitai na Hiroin ga Ite Tamaruka!" is an enjoyable read with a unique take on the isekai genre. Despite some inconsistencies in character development and plot pacing, the heartwarming relationships and satisfying ending make it a worthwhile investment of time for fans of comedy, romance, and school life stories. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.