Somehow I’ve Ended Up Pretending to Be a Guide

By 꿀에절인생쥐

4.2

CompletedkoreanWeb Novel

Genres

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action adult adventure comedy drama fantasy mature romance smut yaoi

Chapters

141 chapters

Started

2024

Description

“Seong Yeon-woo (mutant) somehow starts living with an esper who mistakes himself for a guide. Thinking that if his mutant identity is discovered, he’ll definitely be sent to a laboratory, he decides to do his best to pretend to be a guide. However, pretending to be a guide isn’t as easy as he thought. ‘How did you wash your hair? Did you use soap?’ ‘What’s that…?’ He gets scolded for not washing properly. ‘Tsk… tsk, ah… Next time, you can pile it up in one bowl. And… is there any more? Two pieces is too little…’ ‘You pig…’ He gets cursed at just for eating the meat that was on the plate. ‘You… pe*vert…’ He was just trying to study about guiding, but he’s misunderstood as a le*d guide reading erot*c books. Will Seong Yeon-woo (mutant) be able to safely return to the gate where he used to live? * * * ‘So… are, are you going to abandon me? Give me to… experiments, are you going to… kill me?’ ‘Even if you can’t guide anymore. Never, ever… will I abandon you.'”

Publication Information

Original Publisher: phase
Original Language: korean
Type: Web Novel

Somehow I’ve Ended Up Pretending to Be a Guide Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on Somehow I’ve Ended Up Pretending to Be a Guide

"Somehow I’ve Ended Up Pretending to Be a Guide" is a wild ride of misunderstandings, and honestly, I couldn't stop reading. This novel is a complete package of comedy, romance, and a healthy dose of "what did I just read?". If you're looking for a story that doesn't take itself too seriously and delivers on the laughs, this might be your next binge.

First Impressions

From the get-go, I was hooked by the premise. A monster from a gate masquerading as a human guide? Genius! The initial confusion about the "mutant" aspect definitely had me doing a double-take, but once I understood the terminology, I was all in. The early chapters set the stage perfectly for the chaotic interactions to come, and I found myself immediately invested in the MC's struggles to navigate human society.

What Works Well

The humor is definitely the strongest aspect of this novel. The constant misunderstandings between the MC and the ML are hilarious, and the second-hand embarrassment is real. The MC's naivete, combined with his genuine desire to fit in, leads to some truly absurd situations. I particularly enjoyed the ML's internal monologues as he tries to make sense of the MC's bizarre behavior. The romance is also well-done, with the ML being a total green flag despite the constant chaos. The relationship built on layers of hilarious assumptions is genuinely endearing.

Areas of Concern

While the misunderstandings are a major source of comedy, I can see how they might become frustrating for some readers. There were moments when I wished the characters would just talk to each other! Also, I would have loved a deeper dive into the world-building. The MC's origins and the nature of the gates are intriguing, and I felt like there was potential for more exploration in these areas.

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Final Verdict

Despite a few minor shortcomings, "Somehow I’ve Ended Up Pretending to Be a Guide" is a thoroughly enjoyable read. If you're in the mood for a lighthearted, funny, and somewhat absurd guideverse story with a charming protagonist and a sweet romance, I highly recommend giving this one a try. I'm giving it a solid 4 out of 5 stars. Just be prepared for a healthy dose of secondhand embarrassment!

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