My Ex Dumped Me, so I Got a New Girlfriend

Takamine Satoshi confesses his love to his childhood friend, who he has always admired, but is rejected. She tells him she can’t imagine them becoming lovers, and on top of that, she confesses that she already has a boyfriend, leaving him heartbroken. Just after crying out his frustration, he meets Harumi Hina, who was also defeated in her first love at the exact same time. The two of them, who were both defeated in love in similar circumstances, start dating in order to erase their pasts. His school life with the popular girl in the class is full of ups and downs…! This is the story of graduating from the first love you’ve ever known, and gradually growing to love you.

Original Publisher

alphapolis

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on My Ex Dumped Me, so I Got a New Girlfriend Okay, so I dove into "My Ex Dumped Me, so I Got a New Girlfriend" with a healthy dose of skepticism and a sprinkle of morbid curiosity. The title alone promised a rollercoaster of emotions, and I wasn't entirely disappointed. ### First Impressions The initial chapters pulled me in with a fairly standard, yet engaging, setup. Our protagonist, fresh off a breakup, finds solace (and more) in a new relationship. The writing style is easy to follow, and the story moves at a decent clip, focusing primarily on the blossoming romance between the MC and his new girlfriend. ### What Works Well What really shines in this novel is the fluffy interaction between the main couple. The author does a great job of portraying their connection, making their scenes together a definite highlight. The comedic elements also land well, providing a nice contrast to the underlying drama. I found myself genuinely invested in their relationship and rooting for them to overcome the inevitable obstacles. The pacing of their relationship felt natural and I enjoyed how the author built their relationship over time. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed the main romance, I did find myself a bit frustrated with the lingering presence of the ex-girlfriend, Sayuri. While the author is clearly setting up some kind of mystery surrounding her actions and motivations, the slow burn on this particular plot point felt a little too slow for my taste. I am hoping the reason for the slow burn is well worth the wait. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, so this is where I get into spoiler territory. The childhood friend rejecting the MC is a bit of a gut punch, especially since we don't get a ton of backstory on their relationship. It's later implied that her current relationship might not be genuine, which adds another layer of intrigue, but also a layer of frustration. ### Final Verdict Overall, "My Ex Dumped Me, so I Got a New Girlfriend" is an enjoyable read with a strong focus on the central romance. While the pacing on some subplots could be improved, the engaging writing and compelling characters kept me hooked. If you're a fan of lighthearted romantic comedies with a touch of drama, this one is definitely worth checking out. I'm giving it a solid 3.7/5 – enough to keep me coming back for more, but with room for improvement.