Back to My Dad’s High School Days

This is truly a wonderful story. I enjoyed it immensely and was eagerly looking forward to the official English translations for a more fluid reading experience.

Initially, it seemed like a typical transmigration mission where the protagonist had to help his fathers understand each other, eventually leading to their marriage and, of course, his birth. I expected to see more of the main character’s (the son's) perspective, but instead, the story focused more on the fathers’ scenes. For a while, I almost thought the main character (the son) might not reappear much, as the author delved deeply into the fathers' situations and lives.

The main character felt more like a mascot, whose appearances provided comic relief, but he actually played a crucial role in giving his omega father a sense of "wanting to meet him later on," especially since his omega father didn't like children and might have decided not to have any. He also helped his omega father accept his gender and feel less afraid to love someone. The alpha father was a very silly, in-love type of guy, resembling his son in both temperament and appearance.

The ABO world-building wasn't very prominent; I even forgot about it at times. However, the relationship between the fathers and their efforts to make things work were incredibly sweet.

For spoilers, read Aruthea's review. I cried a river during the hospital part. I applaud the author for involving the friends during this scene. However, I wanted to curse when that part was deleted, and the main character's transmigration life was erased from everyone's memory except those who could retain it. The connections the main character made with those friends were strong, and it would have been a mind-blowing event for them if the memory had remained, alas...

It’s so much fun! I love the main character (their son). It feels like if he were real, he would be such a great person to hang out with. He’s just vibing his way through life, refusing to let anything bring him down 💀💀. He’s one of those people who can vent to you and then turn around and crack a joke when the conversation gets too deep 😭😭.

I really appreciate how laid-back his parents are with him. There’s this funny scene where his parents are having an emotional moment, and the main character is just standing there, totally chill 🕴️.

So far, I’m loving the characters and the story [Chapter 26].

**Spoiler**:
It was such a fun read, with just the right amount of side angst and then full-blown emotional moments. I never thought it would hit me this hard. I cried so much when the main character went through the leukemia treatment process. It spanned about three chapters, and I was in tears the whole time. My nose was blocked, and I couldn’t catch my breath. His parents’ reactions also broke my heart. The main character’s wish to see his parents' wedding and then passing away on that day was incredibly moving. That chapter shattered me. Anyway, I love this story and how the "neglect" in the main character’s life is explained. No unnecessary drama, just a well-crafted narrative about family reconciliation.

THIS WAS SO GOOD. I was not prepared for the number of tears I shed while reading this novel. I didn't expect it to be so emotionally powerful.

The main character's interactions with his parents were exceptional. There were a few issues here and there (like sexism and some neglect), but I think that's typical for this genre.

, this was unexpectedly sweet and really delved into the parent-child relationship.

GREEN STAR!!! TRANSLATOR GREEN STAR SAMA I CANT BARELY CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT I SHALL KNEEL AND BE YOUR DOG THANK YOU FOR THIS NOVEL ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF ARF GAHAGAHSGAHSGAHSGWJHWJSVSJAHHGGGGGHHHHHHHH

Calm down, Calm down. I will reserve this place for ya. Haha

I wanted to ask, does the translator have a fixed update schedule?

No, it is sporadic.

So I read the premise, then proceeded to binge the novel by jumping to the later parts. BOY, I was not ready for the angst that came through after the hilarious fluff. I misclicked; it was supposed to be a 5-star review, dammit.

Major spoilers, especially regarding the time travel:

The son, Qin Shiwu’s transmigration is EXTREMELY PAINFUL. He transmigrates into someone with the exact same name who attended the same school as his parents. However, this original Qin Shiwu had a depressing life. He had neglectful parents and died of leukemia in September, as his mother gave no damn about him and did not even come to the hospital to arrange for his care. The worst part? The main character, Qin Shiwu, GOES THROUGH THE PAINFUL PROCESS OF DYING FROM LEUKEMIA before he can return to his original time.

Before that, Qin Shiwu (our MC) had thrown in insights about his life before the transmigration and felt like an unloved child. His omega birth parent, Lu Tong, became a film star who worked often, while his alpha parent, Qin Chu, became the CEO of his own company. They worked so much that whenever people asked Qin Shiwu about his parents, he would respond naturally, and his classmates, aware of his crappy parent situation, thought he was talking about them. By all means, we later found out that it's really a matter of perspective; his parents DID love him, but he ended up having a warped perspective due to neglect and overprotectiveness.

The MC's parents also come from broken families, which might explain why Qin Shiwu felt so unloved. The parents are also flawed people. I honestly wanted to cry when Qin Shiwu would be so excited to spend time with his cold, omega parent, Lu Tong, as a classmate because he would intersperse with how he never got to spend time with him as a child. Working as a film star meant they barely had time together. We get the impression that Lu Tong was very subtle in how he showed his care and love for his son, as well as the alpha dad, Qin Chu.

Heartbreaking moments include how Qin Shiwu almost forgot his birthday. His parents grew busy after his 5th birthday, and he would mention that because he got kidnapped once as a child, he was never able to go out of the house without a bodyguard. He feels like he barely understands his parents and only understood them better after his transmigration and spending time with them as teenagers. Another part is when his omega parent, Lu Tong, is considering surgery to remove his gland due to his pheromone condition, where he needs to be permanently marked by Qin Chu, which means he will become infertile and he also cannot afford to rely on the alpha parent as he will be going overseas. This caused a Cold War between the two, and Qin Shiwu inwardly despaired whether he was an unwanted child. He looked back at his life on how he was neglected and wondered why he was brought into this world to suffer. Mind you, this kid is only FOURTEEN and he's depressed. He has to worry whether he will exist in the future and whether he will return back to his original time since the body he transmigrated into has a terminal illness. The author is brutal.

His omega parent tried to comfort him when he noticed how upset Qin Shiwu was. Qin Shiwu couldn't take it anymore when he was asked by Lu Tong to call his mother. Qin Shiwu proceeded to call Lu Tong's number, and when the other picked up, he just started to bawl in the zoo. He couldn't even confide in his own parent in his own time, yet he could receive the affection he desperately wanted as a friend. Also, it's crazy to expect his parents to believe that he is a transmigrator. Later on, Lu Tong is the one who connected the dots and he begins to feel guilty because EVERYTHING Qin Shiwu said has become harsher in hindsight.

Qin Shiwu's body also starts breaking down by the time they find out. The boy is vomiting blood left and right, going into comas, and his parents are doing their utmost best to be by his side when they realize he is their son from the future. Qin Shiwu has every reason to be terrified when he is so close to death and might not be able to see his parents again for a second chance at making their family relations better. He decided that if he ever went back to his original time, he would be a better son and stop making his parents worry. Poor kid. When he passes, he goes back to his time. But for the parents, they remember everything as everyone around them forgot about son Qin Shiwu. It was like the son's transmigration never happened.

The time loop is eventually closed by the ending. When Qin Shiwu woke up, Lu Tong was so worried he decided to stop acting. He had gone into a coma for an entire month and refused to wake up despite having good vitals. Honestly, I don't blame him. Imagine if you saw your future child die in a painful state... yikes, that's so traumatic. Qin Shiwu thinks that Lu Tong's affection would last for a few days before going back to work. You know it's bad when you realize the kid tried to fake illness just to get his parents' attention, and he thinks this way. Lu Tong, however, decided to stop filming and spend time with Qin Shiwu. As Qin Shiwu realizes, Lu Tong actually does love him; he remembers his favorite food, his hobbies, and what he likes a lot. He also apologizes to Qin Shiwu for being so neglectful and promises that he will be a better parent.

Qin Chu as well starts to get along better with Qin Shiwu. Qin Shiwu also tries to dig out if his parents remembered a Qin Shiwu from their time period, but they tend to be very vague or sidestep the topic. Eventually, they do tell him that he was named after this boy, and that they remember him from 16 years ago. But Lu Tong was terrified of sending Qin Shiwu to the cemetery because of that traumatic transmigration—he really could not afford to lose his son a second time. A classmate who MC Qin Shiwu grew close to also found out his transmigration and even recognized him at first glance. The time loop closes there as the items she kept from their time 16 years ago fade and become a memory. The family becomes closer and are much happier than before. The two parents throw Qin Shiwu a birthday party to make up for the lost years and bond with him even more before dropping the bomb that he will be getting a new sibling. LMAO. At least Qin Shiwu is happier now.

5/5 for the interesting execution of the premise and how the author resolved the time paradox. This author was BRUTAL when it came to angst.

Extras spoilers:
There was no second sibling that joined the family. Some of the extras cover the parents trying to figure out how to make sure their son survives the transmigration after conceiving him, but overall, a happier family life post-canon where the parents also find out their son is dating... HAHAHA.

I just want to express my appreciation for this story. I like how the characters aren't the typical BL protagonists who see every positive interaction as an opportunity to molest, take advantage, or engage in sexual activity. Considering it's set in an ABO world, I'm truly impressed.

The story is good, but I was extremely irritated by the author's insistence on forcing heteronormativity into an Omegaverse. What do you mean by "I would never fall in love with him because he's a man"? You two are an alpha and an omega, for crying out loud! The Omegaverse doesn't operate like our society; what's the problem with a male omega and a male alpha being together?! This is how it should be, damn it!

The thing I hate most about BL is this "I'm straight" nonsense; it's so outdated and annoying! Male omegas and women should be equal without this "ew, a man" attitude. All the author talks about is women—how they're pretty, how all the boys want a pretty girl, girlfriends, and wives, and so on. Male omegas are practically non-existent in this story. The only omegas mentioned, as far as I've read, are the main character (who receives zero attention), the main character's mother's friend (who also receives zero attention), and his mother (whom everyone thinks is an alpha). Even when characters talk about having a lover, they strictly mention pretty girls and attractive girlfriends.

WHY ARE THERE MALE OMEGAS IF THEY ARE COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN? Why the hell did you add male omegas to the story if you're going to treat them as if they don't exist? What's wrong with your head? For crying out loud, this is a BL. I'm sure most readers didn't come here to see straight stuff (I don't care if it sounds problematic, that's the truth). Straight couples aren't the problem; the problem is the author making it seem like the only possible match for a man is a woman. It's so infuriating. If you're looking for an Omegaverse, this isn't for you. It's just about male alphas simpering over female omegas. Just like the damn real world, but with pheromones.

So happy! This made me think back to my own parents, haha. All I can say is 666! I read the machine translation like my fellow readers before and am still waiting for the well-translated version without the MC's name being translated into "Qin 15" and Lu Tong's friend being translated into "The New Year."

Anyways, I never realized how young Qin Shiwu was in the story, and his insecurities about his mother and father, as well as his rebellious behavior, were really well-written. It goes without saying that sympathizing with him was very easy; some parts in this story really made me shed a few tears because they reminded me of my parents.

Although most parts of this story are funny and silly, lines like:

"Will you have a child in the future?"
"Will you love him?"
"Please don't not want me.."

really pierce right through the heart.

His thoughts and behaviors are sometimes just too relatable.

The story is also well-written and executed, and the way the time paradoxes closed was well done.

Salute to the translator, and respect to the author! This one is one of my very, very favorites!