I Wanted to Convey Love to You, Not Death.

What if the Grim Reaper, the one who announces someone’s death, falls in love with a human? And what if that person is the same sex? A Heartwarming Story of A Reaper and A Human.

Original Publisher

Unknown

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on *I Wanted to Convey Love to You, Not Death.* ### First Impressions Okay, so *I Wanted to Convey Love to You, Not Death.* definitely grabbed my attention with its title. I mean, come on, that's a hook! Going in, I knew it was a shorter, complete story with a tragic bent, so I was prepared for some feels. The premise – a shinigami falling for the person he's supposed to announce the death of – had a lot of potential. I was excited to see how the author would navigate that dynamic. ### What Works Well I appreciated the protagonist Shinigami's internal conflict. Watching him grapple with these newfound feelings, especially when he's supposed to be an emotionless being, was genuinely enjoyable. I especially liked reading about his overthinking, it made him relatable. The translation seemed to be well-done, which always makes a huge difference in my reading experience. I was able to clearly understand and follow the story without any issues. ### Areas of Concern Honestly, while the premise was intriguing, I felt like the execution fell a little short. The pacing felt rushed, and I didn't quite connect with Katagiri Asahi as much as I wanted to. His acceptance of his impending death felt a bit too easy, almost like he didn't react at all. I would have loved to see more depth and emotion from him. The romance also felt a bit sudden, like it appeared out of nowhere. I wished there was more development, so I could root for them more. The tragedy, while expected, also didn't hit me as hard as I thought it would. It was sad, sure, but I wasn't left with that lingering feeling of heartbreak. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, so here's where I'm going to talk about the ending, so skip this if you don't want spoilers! I was fully expecting a tragic ending, given the tags and title. However, I think the problem wasn't that it *was* tragic, but how the tragedy played out. Asahi's acceptance of death felt too quick, and the lack of emotional depth detracted from the impact. ### Final Verdict Overall, *I Wanted to Convey Love to You, Not Death.* is an okay read. The premise is interesting, and Shinigami's character is enjoyable, but the rushed pacing and lack of emotional depth in Asahi's character and the overall romance prevent it from reaching its full potential. If you're looking for a quick, tragic romance with a supernatural twist, it might be worth checking out, but don't expect it to leave you completely devastated.