My Girlfriend Cheated on Me With a Senior, so I’m Cheating on Her With His Girlfriend (LN)

“Touko-senpai! Please have an affair with me!” “Calm down, Isshiki-kun… I won’t be satisfied unless we make those two who cheated on us experience hell itself!” Isshiki Yuu was shocked by his girlfriend cheating on him, so he decided to cheat on her with the girlfriend of the boy who stole his girlfriend, Sakurajima Touko, who also happened to be the senpai he admires. As part of their plan, Touko proposed to have the greatest possible ‘payback’, and so she started to make Yuu into an attractive and popular man with girls!? His choice of clothes, the conversation topics, etc… Yuu finds himself in the middle of a crazy increase in his reputation with the girls; however, his feelings for Touko only continue to grow. As their plan continues to progress, the relationship between the two of them suddenly grows intimate… What is this ‘payback’ that the two who were cheated on will carry out on Christmas Eve?! What is the conclusion that awaits the two of them!? The curtains rise on a love comedy of revenge!

Original Publisher

kadokawa

Original Language

japanese

Type

Light Novel

## My Thoughts on *My Girlfriend Cheated on Me With a Senior, so I’m Cheating on Her With His Girlfriend (LN)* Okay, let's dive into this title. I'll be honest, the premise alone made me raise an eyebrow. "My Girlfriend Cheated on Me With a Senior, so I’m Cheating on Her With His Girlfriend (LN)" is a mouthful, and the setup sounds like a recipe for melodramatic disaster. But I went in with an open mind, ready to see what this award-winning novel had to offer. ### First Impressions My initial reaction was a mix of intrigue and skepticism. The title suggests a revenge plot fueled by immediate infidelity, which can often feel shallow. I was prepared for cringe, but also hopeful for some nuanced character development. ### What Works Well One of the most pleasant surprises was the execution. I was relieved to find that the story doesn't immediately devolve into a tit-for-tat cheating spree. Instead, the protagonists actually take a more measured approach, focusing on gathering evidence and planning their next steps. This was a welcome departure from the initial impression the title gave me. I also appreciate the focus on the female lead's emotional turmoil and her struggle to accept the betrayal. This adds depth and makes her character more relatable. ### Areas of Concern However, I did find some aspects of the male lead's characterization a bit problematic. His initial reactions and motivations sometimes felt a little too focused on immediate gratification, which made it harder to fully connect with him. He comes off as overly impulsive, and I'm hoping to see more growth from him as the story progresses. I also noticed that the "comedy" tag may be a bit misleading for some readers, as the humor is sometimes quite dark and situational. ### Final Verdict Overall, *My Girlfriend Cheated on Me With a Senior, so I’m Cheating on Her With His Girlfriend (LN)* is a surprisingly engaging read. It subverts some of the expectations set by its provocative title, offering a more thoughtful exploration of betrayal and revenge than I initially anticipated. While the male lead's characterization could use some improvement, the female lead's emotional depth and the strategic approach to the revenge plot make it a worthwhile read. I'm curious to see how the characters develop and how the story unfolds in future volumes.