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When I was Fired from the Saint, for Some Reason I Turned into a Little Girl and Became the Demon King’s Pet
By miune haru, 美雨音ハル
56 chapters
2019
Description
I am a saint, and I was also the fiancée of the crown prince. The past tense is because one day a saint was summoned from another world and I was discharged. On top of that, i was falsely accused and pushed down into the valley under the pretense of execution. But when I woke up, my body had turned into a five-year-old child for some reason! Moreover, this place seems to be the demon king’s castle in the demon world, and human infants are rare, also the demon king finds me interesting and makes me his pet. I thought that I would be killed if my true identity was found out, as I had created a barrier between the demon world and the human world…. A mysterious pet life between me (former saint) who is a little girl and the demon king who wants to bother me begins!
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- kadokawa
- Original Language
- japanese
- Type
- Web Novel
When I was Fired from the Saint, for Some Reason I Turned into a Little Girl and Became the Demon King’s Pet Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on When I was Fired from the Saint, for Some Reason I Turned into a Little Girl and Became the Demon King’s Pet
Okay, so I dove into "When I was Fired from the Saint, for Some Reason I Turned into a Little Girl and Became the Demon King’s Pet" with a healthy dose of curiosity, mostly because that title is a wild ride all on its own. The premise? Intriguing, to say the least. A saint gets the boot, shrinks down to a child, and becomes the Demon King’s… pet? Yeah, I had to see where this was going.
First Impressions
My initial reaction was a mix of amusement and slight bewilderment. The story throws you right into the thick of things, and the sheer absurdity of the situation is definitely a hook. The comedy aspect is pretty strong early on, relying heavily on the juxtaposition of the MC's mature mind in a tiny body.
What Works Well
The humor, without a doubt, is a major draw. There are some genuinely funny moments that had me chuckling. The dynamic between the newly-childlike protagonist and the Demon King is also quite entertaining. The world-building, while not groundbreaking, is sufficient to support the story. I also appreciated the general lightheartedness of the plot. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which allows for some enjoyable escapism.
Areas of Concern
Here's where things get a little tricky. The romantic elements felt a bit... off. The age gap, even with the "adult mind in a child's body" justification, made me raise an eyebrow. The MC is mentally fifteen, but physically a toddler. It's a common trope in some genres, and if you're comfortable with that sort of dynamic, it might not bother you. But I found it difficult to fully embrace the romantic subplot because of this. It felt forced and unnecessary. I also felt that the plot itself was somewhat predictable. The villains weren't particularly compelling, and the resolutions to conflicts felt a bit rushed.
Final Verdict
Overall, "When I was Fired from the Saint, for Some Reason I Turned into a Little Girl and Became the Demon King’s Pet" is a fairly average fantasy comedy with a unique premise. If you're looking for a lighthearted and humorous read and can overlook some of the more questionable romantic elements, you might find it enjoyable. However, if you're sensitive to age-gap relationships or prefer more complex plots, this might not be the novel for you. I'd give it a tentative recommendation, but with a few caveats.
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