I Was Reincarnated as the General’s Son, So I’ll Take the Villainess

Whoa, I’m Reincarnated…! Before I knew it, I found myself inside an otome game where my previous life family was playing in the living room! The villainess is on the brink of having her engagement broken, and I happen to be on the side of the prince who’s breaking it off. What’s going on? But she is totally my type, so it’s okay if I take her, right? After all, she’s going to have her engagement broken off. A male perspective on the doting love story of a villainess. Elise-chan is cute, cute, cute, cute, super adorable! It’s a novel with lots of smooching, licking, and other intimate moments. Each chapter starts with a light introduction, but it’s all about lovey-dovey and steamy stuff after that.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on *I Was Reincarnated as the General’s Son, So I’ll Take the Villainess* ### First Impressions Okay, let's dive into *I Was Reincarnated as the General’s Son, So I’ll Take the Villainess*. Going in, I knew this one was going to be… spicy. The tags alone scream "adult content," and the premise – reincarnated dude pursuing the villainess – is well-trodden ground, but always has the potential for some interesting twists. I was hoping for a fun, maybe even slightly subversive take on the otome game isekai. What I got was… complicated. ### What Works Well Honestly, finding the positives was a bit of a challenge. One thing that did stand out was the refreshing perspective switch. So many of these stories are told from the female lead's point of view, so seeing things from the male protagonist's side was a welcome change. The translation seemed solid enough, at least from what I gathered. And if you're purely here for the smut, well, it seems like this novel delivers on that front. ### Areas of Concern Here's where things get dicey. A major sticking point for me, and something echoed by several readers, is the MC's behavior. "Creepy" and "manipulative" were words that came up more than once, and I can see why. The way he pursues the villainess felt rushed, and at times, even predatory. There's a lack of build-up in their relationship, making his actions feel… off. It felt like he was taking advantage of her vulnerable state, and that's never a good look. Several readers mentioned issues with consent and the overall lack of character development. The plot also seems to lack direction, with the main goal seemingly achieved early on. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, stepping into spoiler territory here. Several readers pointed out specific instances, such as the MC's confession at the "Final Confrontation" and his subsequent actions. The FL's acceptance of the engagement, given the circumstances, felt forced and problematic. Also, the hypocrisy of the MC's actions regarding where and when he engages in intimate acts was called out. ### Final Verdict Ultimately, *I Was Reincarnated as the General's Son, So I'll Take the Villainess* is a tough one to recommend. If you're solely interested in smut and don't mind a problematic MC, you might find something to enjoy. However, if you're looking for a well-developed romance with nuanced characters and a compelling plot, you'll likely be disappointed. The issues surrounding consent and the MC's manipulative behavior are hard to ignore. Proceed with caution.