Not trying to leak any spoilers for the series- but after chapter 38, there is a random time skip that changes the pace and tone of everything prior in the series so randomly and quickly that you feel like you had a mental relapse. Various readers who will read the series will notice it and will make you think that there are chapters missing... Nope. It really just went there.
The story then proceeds to rush past all the character development, plot points, and all sense of fundamental story telling to end the series as conclusively as possible within 2 more chapters (ends at chapter 40 but we are unsure if it is "confirmed" ending at the moment of writing this).
Why did this happen? People are speculating the series got axed by the publisher because it seems the author had no intention with this route and did his best to end the series as quickly as possible and resolve the great developments he was leading up to.
If the ending wasn't so horribly rushed- this would be an easy recommend.
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The beginning is so good and the growing development is so intriguing and unique that it keeps you engaged for what's happening next. The series outside of the last handful of chapters is A-tier if you're looking for a casual fun read.
The art style is very clean and easy on the eyes. The character designs are borderline generic but each have nice traits (best girl wars are to be had). The usage of facial expressions makes for a lot of great moments in the series that are quite memorable.
There is so much potential in the series. I'd rate it higher but anyone who reads far enough in the end will almost regret ever reading it for how bad the ending is. It hurts almost more because overall the series is so good and it's the publisher that chose to end it.
If you're willing to enjoy a good story and won't be soured by an ending because you enjoyed the "journey" more than the destination- have at it- this is a good series worth reading for all the unique interactions the main character faces.
If you're the type to be disappointed by bad endings that collectively ruin your entire perception of what you experienced... Stay far away from this. There's nothing but regret.
Personally, I think if this series went on the trajectory it was originally going... could easily have been rated 8-10/10. But the way it ended for me personally removes so much of the magic and makes me sad that this will be the end for this potentially amazing series. I think this is better than most 7/10's in general by far; but I think 6/10 is a fair warning for those who might regret reading something that ends so abruptly.
