I Transferred to a New School and Ended up in the Same Class as Three of My Ex-girlfriends

Rukawa Aoto has had former girlfriends. In kindergarten, a promise with Kisaragi Noa, “When we grow up, let’s get married, okay?” In elementary school, a promise with Yozakura Koharu, “Will you be my husband in the future?” In junior high school, a promised to Onodera Himari, “Hey, can I always be next to Aoto?” In each of those times, he dated each of them, but they all ended in “natural extinction.” Aoto now has no girlfriends, and when he has to change schools for his parents’ reasons, he ends up with no friends. “My name is Rukawa Aoto. Nice to meet you.” This is the first time I introduce myself, the first time I meet my classmates. Nothing but nervousness, but first impressions are important. When I look up, my peaceful, peaceful school life begins. First, making friends — wait, Eh!!?? All three of my ex-girlfriends are in the same class! And they all seem to still “like” me! And what’s more, they were the top 3 cutest girls in the grade! “Because he’s my Aoto.” “He is my Aoto-kun.” “He’s my Aoto, after all.” From that day on, the three ex-girlfriends, who had ended up disappearing spontaneously, started a big love war to compete for Aoto–?!

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I Transferred to a New School and Ended up in the Same Class as Three of My Ex-girlfriends Okay, so the title alone grabbed my attention, right? "I Transferred to a New School and Ended up in the Same Class as Three of My Ex-girlfriends" – it screams chaotic, romantic comedy. I had to see what this was all about. After diving in, I've got some thoughts. ### First Impressions Initially, the premise is incredibly enticing. The idea of a guy trying to navigate high school life while simultaneously dodging (or maybe not dodging?) three exes has a lot of potential for humor and drama. The tags – "childhood friends," "love rivals," "misunderstandings" – all pointed towards a potentially heartwarming and hilarious story. I was expecting a lighthearted romp with maybe a touch of genuine emotion. ### What Works Well The core concept is definitely the strongest point. The author clearly aimed for a blend of comedy and slice-of-life elements, and when it hits right, it's genuinely amusing. The potential for character development is also there, especially with the "persistent love interests" tag suggesting that these past relationships aren't quite dead and buried. There are moments where the interactions between the protagonist and his exes spark, hinting at the complex history and feelings that still linger. The "heartwarming" tag suggests that the author is trying to create a narrative that is not just funny, but also emotionally engaging. ### Areas of Concern However, I did find some aspects that held it back. The writing can feel a bit repetitive at times, with certain plot points or character traits being re-emphasized more than necessary. This is especially true when it comes to character development, because it does not seem that each character has a unique identity. While the "harem" tag is present, it's essential that each love interest feels distinct and well-developed, and this is where the story stumbles. ### Final Verdict "I Transferred to a New School and Ended up in the Same Class as Three of My Ex-girlfriends" has a fun premise and moments of genuine charm. It's a light read that could be enjoyable if you're looking for something simple and comedic. However, the writing could use some tightening, and the characters need more depth to truly shine. It has potential, but it needs some refinement to really stand out.