Cute Beast Store No. 138

Thousands of years ago, a small planet collided with Earth and destroyed the world. In five days, ninety percent of humans had been wiped out, leaving behind the last ten percent to earnestly struggle on death’s door. Jinyu was one of those people who survived. Due to a special heredity trait, he could understand beast language. After the apocalyptic disasters, Jinyu had been living for a month with the few small beast brothers that he’d subdued. Previously, Jinyu had thought that he would live like that until he died. Yet, inexplicably, one day he opened his eyes to find that he was in a monstrous, lawless world that was full of vitality and life. Jinyu’s transmigration into the future let him skip over almost one hundred thousand years. In the year 106825, beasts rule the galaxies and ‘pure’ humans are extinct. As the one and only ‘pure’ human left in the entire universe, Jinyu braves this new chaotic world to find a place for himself and thus begins to work at Beast Store number 138.

Original Publisher

jjwxc

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Cute Beast Store No. 138 After diving into "Cute Beast Store No. 138," I've got some mixed feelings. The premise, a blend of comedy, fantasy, and yaoi with adorable beasts, initially pulled me in. However, the execution left me a bit bewildered at times. ### First Impressions The initial draw is definitely the "cute" factor and the promise of a lighthearted story. The idea of a protagonist who can communicate with animals, especially in a world where they're mistreated, is appealing. The transmigrated MC with his unique ability and the establishment of a shelter for abandoned beasts sets the stage for something heartwarming. ### What Works Well When the story shines, it *really* shines. The interactions between the MC and the beasts are undoubtedly the highlight. Many readers have praised these moments as being incredibly fluffy and endearing. I also enjoyed the MC's personality; he's described as cunning and not afraid to stand up for himself and the animals, which makes for some satisfying face-slapping moments against unscrupulous characters. The world-building, while flawed, presents an interesting dynamic between humans and beasts. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, the novel stumbles quite a bit. The most glaring issue, and one that several readers have pointed out, is the quality of the translation. It's often described as feeling like MTL (machine translation), with awkward phrasing and sentences that don't quite make sense. This can lead to confusion and frustration, making it difficult to follow the plot. The plot itself also seems to suffer from coherence issues. The story jumps around, introducing plot points that feel disconnected or unresolved. The pacing can be erratic, and some elements, like the MC's ability to travel back to a sentient Earth, feel out of place and poorly explained. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Some readers have raised serious concerns about the portrayal of the relationship between the MC and ML, particularly regarding a specific scene that is interpreted as sexual abuse. This is a significant issue that potential readers should be aware of. ### Final Verdict "Cute Beast Store No. 138" has potential, but it's hampered by significant flaws. If you're willing to overlook the translation issues and plot inconsistencies, you might find some enjoyment in the fluffy beast interactions and the MC's personality. However, be aware of the potential triggers and the lack of coherence before diving in. Overall, I'd say it's a 3/5 - a story with a charming core buried beneath layers of issues.