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ML doesn't necessarily identify with the MLs (yet) within the story arcs. He perceives it as going thought their experiences as a bystander. He has mentioned that he doesn't want the MC to remember the 'dreams' since she always dies because of 'them' (interesting word choice, instead of "me"). So while this isn't a defense of the MC twisting story arc elements to gain the affection, there's still an element of disconnect between their transmigration selves and real life selves, which I'm gonna assume will be resolved in story conclusion.
Let's be real, if we're gonna shade this story for its shadier elements, why not the kind-of-maybe-but-kind-of-really severe dislike of the MC to participate in a GL coupling that she has to be in threat of death before she even considers acting it out? Even when she has arguably done worse roles (like acting out the pretend in*est pairing) ? It's all tr*shy fun but the story does have toxic elements, what with the yandere tag and all that.
[collapse]Personally, I don't think it's for everybody. But if you want to get a feel as to whether you'll like it or not, try out Arc 5 (c221).If there's one thing I can say about this author and story as a person who does lean into this for the yandere tag, the yandere is really well written. It's slowburn in the way that's engaging, and illogical for the sake of tension so dramatic you don't even notice the haphazardly added story elements.It's akin to a bonfire—the author is out here, pouring fuel every step of the way. Just tossing gasoline, charcoal, twigs, paper, anything thay burns in there. There's structure, yes, but it's undermined by the giant broiling flames that has 3k+ chapters under its belt. My only fear is that I won't be able to read the end of it.
