This being one of my favourites was a hell of a rollercoaster, i would probably never forget this summer when i read this, probably the best summer i ever had.
Yes, i will stop simping on the the novel and dive into my ratings. At first when i came across the anime i was like it was a meh sort of any average "overpowered" anime sort of vibe, but was watchable, i think i never really dived into this later on, i was aware it had an a LN, since my friends had read this already and were using Ayanakouji pfps all over the place (not saying i am not one of those myself right now). Then i guess a year or two later i was watching some anime compilations and came across this again, and i hoped when it will get a season 2, when i researched a bit on the next season release date and also asking some of my friends i understood that this anime was supposed to promote the Ln or some sort. Well, to be honest this was my sole reason "at first" to read this. Either way i started off from the fourth where the anime had stopped (dont attack my dms, i know you lot being "how can he miss out on these parts blah blah", i am lazy for godsake"). I usually thought LN would be much complicated to read than mangas, well it was a fault on my side for judging too fast, but i understood the true worth of this novel.
Now leaving the first part of course, i know this is supposed to be a review about the 2nd year, but i was lazy to post both reviews so forget that. Starting with Ayanakouji his intentions were never revealed at the beginning giving the reader more of a mixed feeling of anxiousness, confusion, thrill, tension etc. and as additional bonuses even drops of sweat and tears. I think some people dont think this way of writing, that is mainly because of plot armor which is basically an invisible barrier that protects the mc no matter what, but that as well is can be subjective is some manner. To me it felt like plot armor was basically non-existent, because the main plot revolves around Ayankouji expulsion and danger in different ways, and it was at this 2nd year novel where it had peaked. Imagining the first years and second battling Ayankouji would be normally thought as "exaggeration" but i really do think if he is the so-called "masterpiece" he should be able to escape any situation possible, but of course this isnt the case, the way outcomes of his plan plays out depends on the situation he was mainly in, for example his situation was really hard to get out of and he lacked the power to crush the opponent he would normally escape and not do anything extra to avoid risk, but if it was a situation easy to handle he would implement a strategy which would be the most beneficial. And i would say he has peaked of killing 6 birds with one stone at one point in the plot.
Especially in second year when the unusual combinations of the first years who were both strong and smart had amazing above-average strategies planned against Ayanakouji, they do have my respect for that, but the only downside is that they underestimate their opponent and lack the analysing prowess Ayanakouji posses, although the white room student did make my skin crawl after his plans were revealed in 4.5, which i think is the best competition Ayanakouji can get at the moment. It's not only Ayanakouji, but the characters all around him who have their stories revolving around the main plot and playing it's part at specific times. i would however skip those and mainly give overview of Ayanakuji's story since this would be never-ending. Now resuming my point at hand, Kinugasa had seriously done an amazing job with the storyline, its all about the random plot points which plays out in the start having no relation and its all spread out here and there, which starts connecting. And its not only at the end that these points connect, Kinugasa devised the story to play out in such a way and had timed when and where certain scenarios have to take place in order to make it both easier and sensible to read. When i was reading the final part of 4.5 listening to Beethoven Für Elise, was a truly a blissful time in my life. It was at this time i knew that a main character cannot get any better than this, it also helped me to trust that Ayanakouji will handle the White room student with ease, because his expressions were portrayed that way in the end.
One of the good things about the second years is that it was beautifully planned out. With the intergrade battle, president Nagumo's affect on the plot. development of certain character was certainly delivered. Although i guess some people wouldnt see it that way, it would usually be because the difference in how you imagine the scenario to play out in you head.
To me this was a different feeling than the first year, mainly due to the fact because Ayanakouji had peaked my expectations for him and this novel was all about how he would maintain that status of him.
As i reached 4.5 i endlessly started to search up Vol 5 release date, cause i didnt want to get stuck on a this part. The white room student whom i will not name yet, but his presence and plans were one of the best out of any character so far only second to Ayanakouji. Its just that this made my feel insecure about my expectations for Ayanakouji, and started thinking will there finally be another person who would outsmart him. But sadly i knew what would happen, I had to hold on to these doubts until the next Volume comes out, yes it is truly sad, I am in pain, I change my views, this sucks, dont read it, no just kidding if you do have time this would definitely be one of a good ways to pass some time.
This may sound like a really illogical way of thinking since i am placing my emotions and not my brain, but that is irrelevant to me at this point. While reading this the ratings and constructive criticism is at the bottom of my list, because i mainly read this to feel relaxed and take out my stress on the flow of the story, and just let me sweep me away into the depth.
Also, while reading this if you feel i am not expressing the excitement compared to the scores i gave, dont think about that. I am sweating typing all this, because this is the best story i read so far.
[To lazy to correct my spelling error]
