9.2/10 This manga is just full of surprises; An NTR manga actively trying to avoid NTR. From the premise alone, this manga is already more exciting, unique, and fulfilling than 90% of the manga circulating on the market. Now, a premise can’t carry a manga alone, so I’ll give props where props are due: The author has set up an exciting and unpredictable plot while not leaving any plot holes behind. To add to that, the characters are expected to be one-dimensional, but they surprisingly have a lot of depth and development in a measly seven chapters. Plot holes and unnatural or forced developments ruin anymeticulously built immersion the author might have had; So, the author has decided to just not make any plot holes. However, a seemingly apparent plot hole stems from the mc acting like he’s a know-it-all with his present body; well, because he is. The author has stated numerous of times during the initial chapters of “past life” and “previous me,” so it can be reasonably inferred that the mc has memories of both lives, with the past life being dominant over the mind.

All the enjoyment of this manga essentially comes from its unpredictability and uniqueness. The plot could’ve been another romcom with a unique premise; however, the author decided to wake up and be more ambitious than his colleagues by creating massive plot twists and a deceivingly wholesome, comedic manga with the characters. With each chapter, there’s always a longing for more once the chapter ends and curiosity/enticement for how the plot progresses, as nothing is set in stone or final in the manga.

Initially, I was going to give this manga an 8.6 coming from my recollection. However, I decided to reread this to get a clearer and more concise review; from doing so, I’ve fallen in love with the author’s work once again and can undoubtedly say this manga does not have one boring moment. The manga simply has an unpredictable plot along with the most wholesome developments at times while having twists and turns that would make any grin or laugh out loud. As a pseudo NTR manga, it’s the cream of the crop; as a regular manga, it’s still the cream of the crop.

PS: The art-style seems relatively simple, but it compliments this manga’s storyline so well as it’s not too flashy nor does it “suck.”

Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired & A Huang Teizan Original)
10 – God’s penmanship
9 – Must-read. Drop everything else.
8 – Instant bookmark
7 – Entertaining
6 – Good to pass time
5 – Why are you reading this?
4 – Bad.
3 – Typical garbage.
2 – My head hurts.
1 – Retirement is a thought.
0 – “Did they even give you a story?!”