A Solution for Jealousy

A novel adaption of HoneyWorks “Yakimochi no Kotae (A Solution for Jealousy)“ about Mochizuki Souta (nickname: Mochita), a third-year at Sakuragaoka High School, who holds long-standing unrequited feelings for her the air-headed pretty girl, Akari, who’s the president of the Art Club. As the Art Club helps the Film Club with making a movie, he musters up the courage to confess and she actually accepts?! But when they accidentally witness Natsuki and Haruki’s “confession,” things start to get complicated….?

Original Publisher

kadokawa

Original Language

japanese

Type

Light Novel

## My Thoughts on A Solution for Jealousy "A Solution for Jealousy" promised a sweet, song-inspired romance, and while it delivered on some fronts, I walked away feeling a little… incomplete. This short story, rooted in the modern-day school life genre, definitely has its charms, but also some aspects that left me wanting more. ### First Impressions The premise, built upon a Vocaloid song, immediately grabbed my attention. The idea of exploring jealousy within the intricate web of high school relationships felt ripe with potential for both heartwarming moments and relatable drama. The initial chapters drew me in with their lighthearted tone and the promise of budding romance. ### What Works Well The author does a good job capturing the awkwardness and sweetness of first love. I found myself easily invested in the main characters and their struggles with unspoken feelings and, of course, jealousy. The pacing is brisk, fitting for a short story, and the writing style is easy to follow, making it a pleasant read overall. The focus on the characters' internal conflicts felt authentic and resonated with my own memories of navigating teenage emotions. ### Areas of Concern My main issue stems from the ending. While I appreciate the author's choice to keep things realistic, the open-ended nature of the central relationship left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. I was hoping for a more definitive resolution, a clearer indication of where the main characters stood. I also felt like there was potential to explore the side characters and their romantic entanglements further. Expanding on these storylines could have added depth and richness to the overall narrative. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, so if you haven't read the story yet, maybe skip this part. I was a little bummed that the male lead and female lead didn't explicitly end up together by the end. It's not a bad thing per se, and arguably more realistic, but I was definitely hoping for a more concrete conclusion to their relationship arc. ### Final Verdict "A Solution for Jealousy" is a cute and quick read that explores the complexities of teenage relationships and jealousy. While the open ending and lack of exploration into side characters' stories left me wanting more, the engaging characters and relatable themes make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the romance genre. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. It's a sweet treat, but not quite a full meal.