What to Do When I Become a Koi and Fall into the Male God’s Bathtub

This is an incredible novel!!! The characters are so endearing, and the story keeps you hooked from start to finish!! I loved it so much that I created an account just to leave this review. I read it through machine translation, but I’ll definitely be following the official translation.

It's a good book, not great, but an okay read. It could have been better, but I think my expectations were a bit high, leading to slight disappointment with the main storyline. Honestly, for an interstellar book, there could have been a lot more, but then again, I skipped a bit towards the end... oops. I think it had more to do with the machine translation making a few things different and me struggling to follow what was happening in some chapters.

I still gave this novel 3 stars for being an okay read and 2 stars for the ending and extra chapters. Oh my god, the ending was the best part of the whole book. I was in tears and emotionally moved the entire time, thinking about my own father and how much he loved me, even in ways I didn't see. The ending is a gem and made me understand the main character on a deeper level. I was extremely satisfied.

If I have any regret, it’s how little we are shown about the other son. Sometimes it feels like the main character’s focus was too narrow, and the other son was a bit overlooked. I know he was loved too, maybe even more by the main character, but it’s a minor issue. , I'm super happy with how the book turned out. Thank you, authors and translators.

I am only on the first part of the novel, but I'm already giving it 5 stars because it truly deserves it. I don't know how the latter parts will be, but the author is incredibly skilled at making you connect with the characters. There are fun moments, especially in the beginning, but there are also deeply heartbreaking scenes. I cried so much; I really didn't expect this emotional journey.

On hold for now while waiting for more chapters. I didn’t have much hope, but I was surprised by how much I loved it. Be warned, though. The tragedy tag almost turned me away, but while the main characters' arcs don’t exactly end tragically (at least as far as I’ve read—I HOPE they’ll end up together), the story is more gory than I expected. It’s not full-on gore, but it’s quite depressing and bloody.

There are lots of scenes involving the deaths of young characters while the main characters are still in game mode. Although it’s not described too vividly, these young characters are basically tortured and die in horrible ways. Yet, somehow, the text manages to be sweet in some lines. You have to remember that the game is based on the main love interest's experiences when he was young (though that’s a bit of a different story), so all those terrible things did happen, and the poor test subjects, most of whom were orphaned young characters, were locked up, abused, tortured, and killed.

The translator thankfully includes trigger warnings in each chapter, but the tragedy tag is there for a reason.

Very intriguing, and to be honest, I found it illogical how close the two protagonists were until I remembered, it’s a love simulator. This means the protagonist thinks their love interest (capture target) isn’t real. *flashbacks to caressing handsome CGs of otome games* Ahem, anyways, can't wait to see the development! (///•//v//•///)

I loved it; it’s absolutely sweet. There was only one moment when a tear escaped my eye. I finished the novel entirely, and I believe they could extract even more depth from the plot, though that would require making significant exceptions to the world’s rules.

Don’t despair; the fanservice will come in due time.

As mentioned in another comment, the initial closeness between the two protagonists might seem unrealistically high, but from our perspective, it’s similar to how we would feel when playing an otome game. Without spoiling too much, there will be a scenario where you realize that if you hadn’t believed it was a game, the spark between them wouldn’t have existed. The rules of the world revolve around the protagonists’ story, and it’s incredibly sweet. It also provides some insight into the deeper histories of secondary characters and minor roles, though not extensively.

Ruge isn’t entirely a saint, but the plot and his decisions make him appear extremely forgiving. If you’re put off by flawless, overly saintly characters who can hurt others, this protagonist isn’t like that. As the plot progresses, you’ll see that he has his flaws and isn’t perfect.

Highly recommended! This novel is brimming with sweetness. The adorable and affectionate nature of the main character pairs perfectly with the cautious and love-seeking male lead, creating a harmonious bond that feels almost fated—making the story even more captivating. The translation quality is excellent, so dive right in; I highly doubt you'll regret reading "What to Do When I Become a Koi and Fall Into the Male God’s Bathtub" =^_^= *****

I wasn’t really that interested in stories involving games and such, but this one was truly different from what I was used to. I even went so far as to read the machine-translated version, which isn’t always easy to follow, but it was totally worth it when the most anticipated part finally happened. Their interactions get cuter and cuter over time, and don’t forget that scene that made me cry—wuwuwuwu. It was so well-written that I could visualize it like a movie, and I cried so much during that part.

As of Chapter 8:

This story is quite engaging, and I find myself coming back to reread it often.

So far, the plot revolves around the Main Character (MC) and the Male Lead (ML) playing the game for their own reasons. The narrative alternates between their perspectives, showing that while they both believe the other is a game character, they are gradually developing an interest in each other. It’s not exactly love, but more of a fondness. The MC finds the ML cute and feels a protective instinct towards the little furry creature, while the ML, believing the MC to be his "exclusive lover," appreciates the kindness and affection, even if it’s programmed. This is his first experience of feeling valued, which makes him cling to it despite knowing it might be artificial. However, this also causes him dissatisfaction when the MC shows consideration for others, as the MC is a real person with genuine feelings.

The MC initially thought he was in for a simple dating game to inspire his latest book, but instead, he found himself playing a character involved in illegal experiments on orphaned children. Despite the constraints of the game, he tries his best to comfort the children. The Male Lead, a god-like figure, is pessimistic and guarded. His sole reason for playing the game is to uncover how it appeared on his personal computer and why its content mirrors his past. Despite the emotional toll, including triggering his illness and causing him pain, he persists.

Prepare for a mix of cuteness and heartache. It’s a bittersweet journey.

This novel appears to be a sweet and beautiful love story, but it's actually filled with intense suffering and world despair. I really like it because the main character is a singer who can perform war songs to boost morale. This is the second main character I've grown fond of; Yan Mo from "Banished of the Primitive" can dance to uplift war morale, while this one sings.

SO CUTE! AWWW, I love it. It’s a very nice story that blends two worlds so seamlessly... ahhhh. I’m not skilled enough to predict how this will end, but I’m really hoping for a happy ending (HE). Also, I’m curious about any adjustment period they might go through. I like how there’s a realistic reaction to the game; you’ll understand what I mean when you get there.

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Well, this novel is really cute; the first half is definitely the highlight. The second half, where they meet in the real world, became a bit dull for me because I'm not particularly interested in the 'cubs.' The only 'cub' I found intriguing was the ML. I also don't enjoy fight scenes, and the final plot didn't resonate with me, as I felt that by midway through the second part, the entire mystery was already clear.

Still, the extras are really adorable.