A Boy Who Was Falsely Accused and Hurt by the People He Cares About, Even if They Apologize After Finding Out He’s Innocent, He’ll Never Forgive Them

Ryosuke Yamamoto is falsely accused of assaulting a woman and has lost everyone dear to him. His older sister Kaede and younger sister Nagisa completely rejected him, and his father gave up on him. He became the target of slander at school, lost the trust of the student body president, and was looked upon with contempt by his classmates. After a year of such days, Ryosuke’s false accusation is proven. The people who had kept Ryosuke distant until now sincerely apologized and begged for his forgiveness, but Ryosuke had no intention of forgiving them at all.

Original Publisher

Unknown

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on A Boy Who Was Falsely Accused and Hurt by the People He Cares About, Even if They Apologize After Finding Out He’s Innocent, He’ll Never Forgive Them This title is a mouthful, but the story delivers on its promise of betrayal, hurt, and (hopefully) unforgiveness. I went into this novel expecting another run-of-the-mill story where the protagonist eventually forgives everyone, but I was pleasantly surprised, although a bit let down at the ending. ### First Impressions The premise is classic: a high schooler is falsely accused of a terrible crime, and everyone except his mom and childhood friend turns against him. It's a setup ripe for drama, and initially, I was worried it would fall into the usual tropes. The initial chapters are definitely rough, and the characters can feel a bit one-dimensional at first. The constant POV switches, while offering different perspectives, initially felt disjointed and didn't give me much reason to care about anyone besides the MC. ### What Works Well What sets this story apart is its exploration of the psychological impact of such a betrayal. The MC doesn't just shrug it off; he becomes withdrawn, distrustful, and even develops some seriously dark tendencies. I appreciated the author's willingness to explore these darker aspects of the human psyche, even if it made for uncomfortable reading at times. The story takes a turn when the MC's mental state is revealed, and I was surprised and enthralled. The side characters are also well-developed, and their motivations, while sometimes extreme, are at least understandable. The yandere older sister is a bit much, but she definitely adds a layer of intrigue to the story. I also found the exploration of themes like empathy and the human tendency to blame others to be quite compelling. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed the initial focus on the MC's psychological trauma, I felt the ending was a bit of a letdown. The MC actually invited his tormentors to his wedding, and that felt like a cop-out. I understand the author wanted to show some kind of resolution, but it felt like it undermined the entire premise of the story. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers may find the ending disappointing, as the MC does not fully commit to revenge and even invites some of his tormentors to his wedding. Additionally, the older sister's yandere tendencies and the MC's descent into mental illness may be disturbing to some readers. ### Final Verdict Despite my reservations about the ending, I still found "A Boy Who Was Falsely Accused..." to be a worthwhile read. It's a dark and intense story that explores the psychological impact of betrayal in a way that many other novels in this genre don't. If you're looking for a story with a truly unforgiving protagonist and a willingness to explore the darker aspects of human nature, then I would recommend giving this one a try. Just be prepared for a potentially unsatisfying ending.