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Here's a summary of my full review-This novel follows the popular "I became (blank) in the academy" trope, where the main character (MC) is a skilled gacha game player who gets transported into the game world. The MC, a free-to-play player who outsmarted wealthier players through tactics, awakens as one of the few male characters in a world where genders are reversed—women are stronger and dominant. Using the game items stored in his inventory, the MC begins recruiting characters to navigate a story that could turn dark.The writing alternates between first and third person, with good descriptions and distinct characters. While many characters develop romantic feelings for the MC, they maintain individual goals and ideals. The fight scenes are well-executed, and though the game stats feel redundant, the story’s focus is on skill tiers and grades, which are important but not all-powerful.The novel is a solid example of the "sent to game" genre, with few plot holes. The MC faces challenges but is never truly at risk, as he knows the game mechanics well. While not overpowered, he is always prepared for any conflict. Rather than a weak-to-strong progression, the story revolves around the MC’s journey of gathering comrades and building relationships.The world, while somewhat standard, is coherent and lacks significant flaws. The characters' abilities are diverse but not overly complicated, and the MC is somewhat oblivious to the romantic attention he receives, seeing his allies more as comrades.Overall, this novel is a well-executed, if somewhat cliché, example of its genre. The fights are well-written, the characters have depth, and the story is consistently entertaining. A solid 8 out of 10 for “don’t fix what isn’t broken”. Consistently entertaining.
