No Matter What Happens, I Will Never Go Back to Being in a Romantic Relationship with My (Ex)girlfriend Who Didn’t Believe in Me.

One day, the protagonist finds himself falsely accused of a crime. His girlfriend, Yasena Asami, one-sidedly accuses him of being the culprit and breaks up with him. With nobody believing his innocence, the protagonist becomes a target of bullying at school and is left utterly devastated. However, over time, the protagonist manages to clear his name in cooperation with Midori Takaki, a well-known celebrity at school. Upon learning the truth of the false accusation, Yasena is overwhelmed with regret for not believing in him and apologizes to the protagonist. But it is already too late… The story is about how he wants to drive her into a corner by ignoring her and other things she didn’t believe in.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on No Matter What Happens, I Will Never Go Back to Being in a Romantic Relationship with My (Ex)girlfriend Who Didn’t Believe in Me. ### First Impressions Okay, let's be real, that title is a mouthful. But beyond the lengthy name, this one-shot novel promises a story of betrayal and, more importantly, a refusal to forgive. I went in expecting a fairly straightforward revenge tale, and I wasn't entirely wrong. The premise is familiar: a male protagonist wrongly accused, an ex-girlfriend who loses faith, and the aftermath when the truth comes out. ### What Works Well What I appreciated most was the story's laser focus. It doesn't get bogged down in the nitty-gritty details of the protagonist's framing or the intricacies of his eventual exoneration. Instead, it spends its time exploring the emotional consequences, specifically the ex-girlfriend's regret. If you're tired of seeing protagonists in similar stories readily forgive those who wronged them, this might be a breath of fresh air. It offers a satisfying dose of righteous indignation and a firm refusal to back down. There's a certain catharsis in witnessing the ex-girlfriend grapple with the consequences of her lack of faith. ### Areas of Concern However, this focus comes at a cost. The lack of detail regarding the actual betrayal can feel a bit shallow. It's hard to fully invest in the protagonist's pain and suffering when the events leading to it are only vaguely alluded to. This might make it less appealing if you haven't read similar stories. The school life tag also seems somewhat misleading, as the setting doesn't play a particularly significant role. ### Final Verdict "No Matter What Happens, I Will Never Go Back to Being in a Romantic Relationship with My (Ex)girlfriend Who Didn’t Believe in Me" isn't going to win any literary awards, but it delivers on its promise of a satisfyingly unforgiving narrative. If you're looking for a quick and cathartic read that explores the consequences of betrayal without resorting to easy forgiveness, this one-shot might just hit the spot. Just don't expect a deeply nuanced or intricately plotted story. It's a simple, straightforward tale of unwavering resolve, and sometimes, that's exactly what you need.