As I Faked Amnesia, My Love Rival Claimed that I am His Boyfriend

Alpha x Alpha pairing, ABO setting The love-starved and cunningly malicious top x the bottom who’s constantly trying to bring the top back on track. They say youth is full of troubles. But for Alpha Ling Yunfan, during his school years, his only trouble was another Alpha, Ji Canghai. Ling Yunfan couldn’t figure it out no matter how much he racked his brains. Why did almost everyone who had expressed their affection or interest in him, end up getting cozy with Ji Canghai in a few days? What, can Ji canghai’s proud youth gently awaken a dormant soul, while his own youth can only awaken the soul of someone who admires Ji Canghai? Later on, the two went their separate ways in society. Ling Yunfan was deceived by his friends and owed a lot of money. It was when he was in a state of misery, trying to avoid his debts, that he met Ji Canghai again. In order to save face, Ling Yunfan pretended to have amnesia in front of his former archenemy. Ling Yunfan, “I can’t remember anything from the past, who are you?” Ji Canghai, “I’m your boyfriend.” Ling Yunfan, “??????????”

Original Publisher

shudan

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on As I Faked Amnesia, My Love Rival Claimed that I am His Boyfriend Okay, let's dive into "As I Faked Amnesia, My Love Rival Claimed that I am His Boyfriend." This title alone had me intrigued, and the initial premise seemed promising. However, after digging into the details, I've got some mixed feelings. ### First Impressions Initially, the story draws you in with the amnesia trope, which, let's be honest, is a classic for a reason. The setup, where the love rival claims to be the boyfriend, creates an immediate hook. Early on, the relationship between the MC and ML appears sweet, almost innocent, with a touch of angst. Descriptions of their younger years are bittersweet, adding depth to the ML's motivations. The initial chapters paint a picture of fluff and gentle romance, making you believe the MC has simply stumbled into an unusual, but not necessarily harmful, situation. ### What Works Well The writing itself seems to be a strong point, at least in the beginning. The early chapters are well-written and engaging, successfully selling the "mostly innocent" vibe. The development of the characters' initial relationship, before the amnesia, is well-crafted, making the ML's actions somewhat understandable, even if questionable. The author does a decent job of creating a believable, if slightly skewed, dynamic between the two leads. ### Areas of Concern This is where things get a bit dicey. Apparently, the "mostly innocent" facade crumbles pretty quickly. There are some serious red flags raised regarding the ML's behavior as the story progresses. The tags alone – "abusive characters," "male yandere," "manipulative characters," "obsessive love" – hint at the darkness that lurks beneath the surface. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Proceed with caution! It seems the ML isn't just a harmless romantic rival. He engages in some seriously messed up behavior, including kidnapping, forced isolation, and threats. His actions escalate to the point where the MC's well-being is severely compromised. The ML's family is also a source of drama, with a "psychopath" father and a brother whose actions, while seemingly well-intentioned, create further complications. While the ML does get a redemption arc, it seems to come after a series of increasingly disturbing actions, leaving me wondering if forgiveness is truly warranted. ### Final Verdict Overall, "As I Faked Amnesia, My Love Rival Claimed that I am His Boyfriend" is a mixed bag. The initial premise is intriguing, and the writing is decent, but the darker elements and questionable character behavior ultimately overshadow the positives. If you're a fan of yandere characters and don't mind heavy doses of angst and potentially triggering content, this might be your cup of tea. However, if you prefer a lighter, healthier romance, I'd suggest steering clear. I'm giving this a hesitant 3/5. Proceed with caution and be prepared for a rollercoaster of emotions, not all of them pleasant.