Because I’ve Been Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke, This Time I Will Say I Like You (LN)

In the popular anime Shuya Marionette, there is a character whom everyone looks upon with scorn: the so-called “Piggy Duke,” third son of Duke Denning and a student of Kirsch Mage Institute. This can only spell doom for the current Slowe Denning, who knows he’s been reincarnated into the world of that anime as said villain! There is a ray of hope, however. If he uses his in-depth knowledge of the anime and his unparalleled power as a master of all the elements, surely Slowe can gain popularity with his peers and change his fate! Perhaps this time, he can make the one small wish that never came to fruition in the anime come true: to become a man worthy of Charlotte, his retainer, and to confess his love to her!

Original Publisher

fujimi fantasia bunko

English Publisher

j-novel club

Original Language

japanese

Type

Light Novel

## My Thoughts on Because I’ve Been Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke, This Time I Will Say I Like You (LN) Alright, let's dive into "Because I’ve Been Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke, This Time I Will Say I Like You (LN)." This web novel has a fun premise: a guy gets a second shot at life, reincarnated into a world he already knows from an anime. It's a blend of fantasy, romance, and a bit of school life shenanigans, and honestly, it's a pretty easy read. ### First Impressions Initially, I was drawn in by the "fat to fit" trope and the promise of a determined protagonist. It seemed like a classic underdog story with a twist of isekai. The early chapters were engaging enough, setting the stage for our MC to leverage his future knowledge and change his destiny. ### What Works Well The escapism factor is definitely high. The story moves at a good pace, making it easy to get lost in the MC's adventures and his use of his "cheat skills" (aka his prior knowledge) to navigate the world. I found it enjoyable how the novel focuses on personality growth rather than just pure power-scaling. And I have to say, the translation is surprisingly readable, which is always a huge plus. ### Areas of Concern However, I did find some inconsistencies that detracted from my overall enjoyment. The MC's personality felt a bit jarring at times, swinging between a mature adult reflecting on his past life and a childish middle schooler when interacting with his peers. This made it hard to really connect with him. Also, while the novel is titled around the MC's desire to confess, the reasoning behind his affection felt somewhat underdeveloped. It's like the love interest is just *there*, and we're expected to accept that he's head-over-heels without much explanation. The romance doesn't have much development with not many events furthering the relationship because both leads take each other for granted. This lack of depth made it hard to fully invest in the romantic subplot. ### Final Verdict "Because I’ve Been Reincarnated as the Piggy Duke, This Time I Will Say I Like You (LN)" is a decent read if you're looking for something light and entertaining. It's not groundbreaking, but it offers a solid dose of escapism with a unique twist on the isekai formula. Just be prepared for some inconsistencies in character and a somewhat underdeveloped romance. I would give it a solid 3.5/5 stars.