The Bewitchingly Beautiful Girl I Saved 4 Years Ago Returned to Me, but Now She Is a… Yandere?

Kazuma Miyoshi, a second-year college student who attends a local university, saved a girl’s life from a perpetrator of the subway terrorist incident four years ago. At their farewell, they exchanged names and chatted cheerfuly, deepening their relationship. He felt the possibility that something like this might happen again in the future, but ultimately, he never saw her again. Of course, he didn’t forget about her. He couldn’t forget the tragic sight of her, when he risked his life to save her. But he also thought that it would be better for the girl to forget about him and move on in his life. He eventually forgot about the promise they made to meet again and went on to live a normal teenage life. He had a girlfriend in high school and they broke up…and before he knew it, he was already a college student.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on The Bewitchingly Beautiful Girl I Saved 4 Years Ago Returned to Me, but Now She Is a… Yandere? Okay, let's dive into "The Bewitchingly Beautiful Girl I Saved 4 Years Ago Returned to Me, but Now She Is a… Yandere?" It's a mouthful, I know, but the title certainly grabs your attention. I went in expecting a rollercoaster of rom-com mixed with some unsettling yandere tendencies, and my experience was...mixed. ### First Impressions The premise is undeniably intriguing. A chance encounter years ago, a reunion, and then BAM! Yandere alert! It’s got that "what could possibly go wrong?" vibe that hooks you in. I was ready for some over-the-top antics and a protagonist struggling to navigate a relationship with a girl who might just be a little *too* into him. ### What Works Well The core concept is executed decently enough. The story delivers on its promise of a guy slowly realizing his girlfriend has yandere tendencies, which I appreciated. The female lead is certainly proactive in her pursuit of the male protagonist, and the story revolves around the fallout of that, and the MC's reactions. I found myself entertained by the awkwardness and the slow burn of the reveal. For some, that might be enough. ### Areas of Concern However, I think the story falls a bit flat in its execution. The yandere aspect feels forced at times, with the author relying on telling rather than showing. The characters surrounding the main couple feel underdeveloped and almost like set dressing. They appear briefly and then disappear, contributing little to the overall narrative. I also found the MC to be a bit frustratingly slow on the uptake, which can test your patience. ### Final Verdict Overall, "The Bewitchingly Beautiful Girl I Saved 4 Years Ago Returned to Me, but Now She Is a… Yandere?" is a decent, but not amazing, read. If you're specifically looking for a story about a guy dealing with a yandere girlfriend and aren't expecting too much depth, you might enjoy it. However, if you're looking for a more nuanced and well-developed story, this might not be the one for you. It's a light read, perfect for killing time, but don't expect a masterpiece. I'd give it a solid 3 out of 5 stars.