I’m Not Going to Do Something Like Break off Our Engagement

When I first met the dukes daughter of the same age, who was going to be my fiancée, she screamed and collapsed after seeing my face! Eeeeeeee!? Whyyyyy!? You remembered? You are a villainess? You will be ruined because of my cheating? Even if you say that to the 10 year old me while crying…..You are terrible, me from that story. The thing is, there should be a lot of things that can be done so that something like that doesn’t happen. Let’s think about it together! Come on, trust me. This is a love story of a prince and villainess who, from the age of 10, go against the cruel fate of an otome game’s story while being lovey-dovey, and fighting against the compelling force of the game while flirting.

Original Publisher

ichijinsha

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on I’m Not Going to Do Something Like Break off Our Engagement Alright, let's dive into "I’m Not Going to Do Something Like Break off Our Engagement." This title definitely grabbed my attention, and after reading a bit about it, I had to see what all the fuss was about. It’s a blend of romance, comedy, and fantasy, with a dash of shounen, so I was expecting a fun ride. ### First Impressions Initially, I was intrigued by the premise. The story focuses on the "condemner" character, which is a refreshing twist. It’s not your typical villainess or heroine perspective, and that immediately set it apart for me. I also found the early romance aspect quite charming, though I was a little hesitant about the age of the protagonists. ### What Works Well The fluffy romance is definitely a highlight. The interactions between the main characters are sweet and endearing. I really enjoyed the doting love interests and the overall lightheartedness of the story. I also appreciate the world-building, even if it leans heavily into introducing modern technology. The idea of seeing the kingdom develop with these advancements is quite interesting. It feels like a unique take on the isekai genre, even though the MC isn't the one isekai'd. ### Areas of Concern My main concern revolves around the age of the characters and the extent of their influence. It stretches believability a bit that these young children are making kingdom-level decisions and spearheading major projects. It's hard to ignore the fact that they're so young when their age is brought up so often. I also felt that some of the side characters could have been more fleshed out. The focus is primarily on the main couple, which leaves the others feeling a bit like background props. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, here's where we get into spoiler territory. The introduction of Ren near the end felt rushed and underdeveloped. His sudden accusation of Serea also felt unearned and out of character. It was a plot twist that didn’t quite land for me. ### Final Verdict Overall, I'd give "I’m Not Going to Do Something Like Break off Our Engagement" a solid 3.5/5 stars. It's a cute, fluffy read with an interesting premise and engaging main characters. However, the age issue and some underdeveloped plot points hold it back from being truly great. If you're looking for a lighthearted romance with a unique twist, this might be right up your alley. Just be prepared to suspend your disbelief a little.