Please Tell Me How to Remember Love

Like magic, ‘it’s’ a special power that saves others who have been hurt by love. A love consultation to end a hopeless love. A mysterious story about a boy who consumes the feeling of love itself and a girl who’s hopeless at love. Miyama Aoi, a talented, well-liked and the most dependable girl in her class has one weakness. She’s hopeless at love. However, that changed when she met her classmate, Satou Takayuki, the self-proclaimed ‘love counselor.’ “I have the power to erase other people’s ‘love.'” Hopeless feelings, twisted thoughts, immature love. Slowly, little by little, Aoi’s feelings changed as she spent her days with him. Using his special power, he solves consultations after consultations, until— “Let’s become partners!” Takayuki’s secret was revealed to Aoi. “From the moment I was born, I’ve never fallen in love with someone.” This is a mysterious love story between the two people who are hopeless at love. The story of their discoveries about love.

Original Publisher

ga bunko

Original Language

japanese

Type

Light Novel

## My Thoughts on Please Tell Me How to Remember Love "Please Tell Me How to Remember Love" is a web novel I recently dove into, drawn in by the promise of a modern romance set against the backdrop of school life. While the premise intrigued me, my reading experience was a bit of a mixed bag. ### First Impressions Initially, I was captivated by the potential of the story. The key tags – "beautiful female lead" and "male protagonist" – suggested a classic romance with a fresh spin. The ongoing status also hinted at the story still developing and finding its footing. There was an element of unknown that really hooked me in. ### What Works Well The author clearly has a knack for creating a vivid setting. I could easily picture the school environment and the interactions between the characters felt relatively natural. The "modern day" setting also allowed for relatable situations and conflicts, which kept me engaged for a good portion of the story. There were moments of genuine connection between the characters that I found quite charming, and I was invested in seeing how their relationships would evolve. ### Areas of Concern However, I did find some aspects of the novel less appealing. My biggest issue stemmed from the female lead's characterization. I struggled to connect with her due to her seemingly self-serving actions and moral policing tendencies. Her internal monologues, which make up a significant portion of the narrative given her POV, often felt like justifications for her behavior, which created a disconnect. I found it difficult to root for a character who seemed to operate on a different moral compass than my own. This made it challenging to fully invest in the romance, as I questioned the foundation upon which it was built. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Please Tell Me How to Remember Love" presents an interesting premise with moments of genuine charm. However, the characterization of the female lead and her questionable actions ultimately hindered my enjoyment. While the vivid setting and relatable conflicts kept me somewhat engaged, I found it difficult to fully invest in the romance due to the protagonist's flaws. It's an ongoing story, so perhaps the author will address these issues in future chapters, but as it stands, I'm left with a somewhat ambivalent impression.