The Protagonist Who Hates Losers Is So Sweet to Me Novel Review

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By 汀骨

3.9

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CompletedchineseWeb Novel

Genres

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adventure fantasy romance sci-fi shounen ai

Chapters

52 chapters

Started

2022

Description

The original host was a waste, the only thing worth seeing was that pretty face. Hmm, exactly like Yu Qing himself. The original host, relying on a spiritual connection, caused trouble and incurred the disgust of the male lead and those around him. In the end, the male lead severed the connection and abandoned him in the zombie-infested city, leaving him to perish. Yu Qing knew he couldn’t rely on the male lead, but he feared he wouldn’t survive the night on his own. Reluctantly, he could only follow in the footsteps of the original host. Song Xinqi crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow at the uninvited Yu Qing. “What can you do?” Yu Qing replied, “I can run when I see zombies, eat when I’m hungry, and with our spiritual connection, it’s easy for you to find me if I get lost.” Song Xinqi smiled, his tone icy. “I hate useless people.” “But if you leave me behind, I’ll die,” Yu Qing retorted. It was well known that Song Xinqi, the strongest esper on the surface, despised useless people. Yet, he kept around a pretty vase that could only eat. It was also well known that when Song Xinqi found a way to sever the connection, it would be the death of Yu Qing. Until one day, during a transfer of the base, he realized in the chaos that a certain little waste was left behind in a city about to be overrun by zombies. In order to find him, Song Xinqi slaughtered every zombie in the entire city.

Publication Information

Original Publisher: jjwxc
Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

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My Thoughts on The Protagonist Who Hates Losers Is So Sweet to Me

First Impressions

Okay, so I dove into The Protagonist Who Hates Losers Is So Sweet to Me with a bit of trepidation, given the mixed buzz. The premise – a transmigrated soul in an apocalypse, clinging to a protagonist who really doesn't want him around – sounded either hilarious or disastrous. Turns out, it was a bit of both, but ultimately, I found it a worthwhile, if imperfect, read.

What Works Well

What really grabbed me was the dynamic between the MC and ML. The MC's background as a chronically ill person in his past life gives him a unique perspective on survival. He's genuinely grateful for his new, healthier body, and his initial "salted fish" attitude felt more like a coping mechanism than pure laziness. I enjoyed watching him slowly find his footing in this new world and develop his powers. The ML, on the other hand, is a classic tsundere – cold, controlling, and prone to violence (towards others, thankfully). While his personality might not be for everyone, I appreciated that the story acknowledged his flaws and even explored how his possessiveness, while problematic in a normal setting, strangely worked for them in the apocalypse. The slow-burn romance was also a plus. It wasn't an instant love affair, and the misunderstandings, while sometimes frustrating, felt like a natural consequence of their personalities and circumstances.

Areas of Concern

I do have some reservations. The world-building felt a bit thin, and I would have loved to see more detail about the base development and the overall state of the world. The plot felt a little rushed toward the end and the ML could have used a bit more backstory. The story glossed over the ML's violent tendencies a bit much for my taste. While the story tries to justify it by the apocalyptic setting, I felt uneasy about some of his actions.

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Final Verdict

Overall, I found The Protagonist Who Hates Losers Is So Sweet to Me to be an entertaining and fairly light read. It's not a perfect novel, but the charming MC, the flawed but compelling ML, and the exploration of their evolving relationship made it a worthwhile experience. If you're looking for a quick, feel-good apocalypse story with a healthy dose of romance, this might be right up your alley. I'd give it a solid 4 out of 5 stars.