Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wakenaijan, Muri Muri! (*Muri Janakatta!?) Novel Review
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By mikami teren, みかみてれん
7 volumes
2019
Description
The me who threw away my past loner self and succeed in doing a high-school debut, Amaori Renako. But, as a shabby character it’s hard for me to live this kind of bright life! At that time, I met the school’s super star, Oozuka Mai, and we exchanged our problems with each other. Since then, we started our relationship as ‘secret friends’. As long as I have her as my friend, I could do anything! Is what I thought. “It seems like I fell in love with you” “Wait! What about being friends!?” Some unstable relationship like lovers, it’s impossible! What I wanted is a best friend who I can enjoy my high school life with! But Mai won’t give up. “Let’s decide which relationship suit us more, lovers or best friends. We will determine the outcome by this match” And with that, our everyday’s non-stop love comedy has started!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- shueisha
- English Publisher
- seven seas
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Light Novel
Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wakenaijan, Muri Muri! (*Muri Janakatta!?) Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wakenaijan, Muri Muri! (*Muri Janakatta!?)
This title is a mouthful, but the story seems to be generating a lot of buzz, and from what I've gathered, it's a yuri rom-com with a lot of heart, humor, and perhaps a dash of controversy. Let's dive in.
First Impressions
From the outset, it's clear that "Watanare" aims for a lighthearted, comedic tone. The premise, involving Renako, a former NEET navigating high school romance with multiple love interests, is rife with potential for both awkward and heartwarming moments. I'm immediately intrigued by the "forced into a relationship" tag, as it hints at the central conflict and comedic setups.
What Works Well
Many readers praised the engaging storyline. I see recurring mentions of the humor, with readers specifically calling out the comedic situations arising from misunderstandings and Renako's self-deprecating inner monologues. The character development also seems to be a strong point, especially as the story progresses into later volumes. I appreciate the fact that each volume explores different relationships, which keeps things fresh and avoids repetitive tropes. Several readers have expressed that they love the characters especially Mai and Sena.
Areas of Concern
There are some serious concerns raised by a few readers regarding the character of Mai and her relationship with Renako. Some readers found Mai's forceful advances and lack of boundaries deeply disturbing, even going so far as to label her actions as attempted assault. This is a significant issue, and it's something I'd want to explore further if I were to read this novel myself. Other readers have also expressed difficulty connecting with Renako.
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Final Verdict
"Watashi ga Koibito ni Nareru Wakenaijan, Muri Muri! (*Muri Janakatta!?)" appears to be a polarizing novel. While many find it a sweet and funny yuri rom-com with endearing characters and heartwarming moments, others are critical of certain character dynamics and potentially problematic themes. If you're looking for a lighthearted read with a focus on comedy and character interactions, this might be worth checking out, but be aware of the potential triggers and controversial elements that some readers have highlighted.
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