Even Though I was Rejected by The Two Most Beautiful Girls in My Year, Somehow It seems like They Missed Me

I, Eita Sasaki, wanted a girlfriend. The reason was that my two closest friends, who had formed an anti-relationship alliance, got girlfriends. Therefore, I confessed to the two most stunning beauties in our grade. However, the result was supposed to be a predictable failure… “…What are you two up to?” “Oh, Eita-kun… well, you see…” “We were tailing Ei-ta. No ulterior motives. Anyway, hand over your lunch.” “You’re so clearly full of ulterior motives! How did you manage to say that with a straight face!? And didn’t I tell you today that I don’t have lunch!?” Before I knew it, for some reason, both of them seemed to be drawn to me.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Even Though I was Rejected by The Two Most Beautiful Girls in My Year, Somehow It seems like They Missed Me Okay, let's dive into "Even Though I was Rejected by The Two Most Beautiful Girls in My Year, Somehow It seems like They Missed Me." That's a mouthful of a title, right? This romantic comedy set in a high school environment definitely piqued my interest, especially with the "award-winning work" tag. After reading through the available content and gathering opinions, here's what I think. ### First Impressions Initially, the premise seems pretty standard: a guy gets rejected and then, surprise, the girls who rejected him start showing interest. But I was hoping for a fresh take on this trope. I will say that I found the setup intriguing. The protagonist's motivation for seeking a girlfriend after seeing his friends coupled up is relatable, and I was curious to see how the relationships with the two female leads would develop. ### What Works Well One of the strongest points, at least in the early chapters, is the progression of the relationships. It seems the female leads don't just suddenly fall for the MC; their interest is piqued by his initial confession, and they gradually get to know him. This natural progression is a definite plus. I appreciate that the story attempts to build a foundation for the relationships, making them feel less forced and more believable. There were also some readers who felt the story wrapped up nicely in the end. ### Areas of Concern I do have some reservations. Some readers felt the story focuses too much on the "flower in each arm" scenario, making the relationships feel shallow and lacking depth. Instead of exploring the heroines as people, the story might get lost in the harem aspect, which is a shame. Also, I'm not a huge fan of the MC's sheepish reactions to gossip. I get it, high school can be brutal, but I hope he develops more confidence as the story progresses. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning There's a specific event in the story – the cultural festival – that seems to be a sticking point for some. Apparently, the MC is forced into a role he doesn't want, which raises questions about the school culture depicted in the novel. I can see how this could be frustrating and even off-putting. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Even Though I was Rejected by The Two Most Beautiful Girls in My Year, Somehow It seems like They Missed Me" has potential. The initial setup is promising, and the natural relationship progression is a plus. However, the potential for shallow character development and questionable school culture depictions are definite concerns. I'd say it's worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre, but be aware of the potential pitfalls. I'm giving it a tentative 3/5.