The Boy Who Gave Up on Romantic Feelings ~I’m Done Because I Was Betrayed by The Girlfriends I Used to Date~

I don’t want to get hurt anymore. The main character, Shintani Maeshima, got betrayed twice by his ex-girlfriends. Moreover, it happened in the same situation. —what happens twice will happen thrice. Maejima no longer wants to fall in love. He doesn’t want to be betrayed in such a way again.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on *The Boy Who Gave Up on Romantic Feelings ~I’m Done Because I Was Betrayed by The Girlfriends I Used to Date~* ### First Impressions Okay, that title is a mouthful, right? Going in, I was expecting a pretty angsty ride, and I wasn’t disappointed. The premise is simple: our MC gets burned badly by past relationships and swears off romance. It’s a setup ripe for drama, and the novel definitely delivers on that front. The early chapters immediately throw you into the deep end of the MC's pain, making it easy to sympathize with his decision to give up on love. ### What Works Well One thing I appreciated was the strong emphasis on friendship. The MC isn't alone in his suffering; he has a solid group of friends who genuinely care about him and actively try to help him navigate his situation. This dynamic provides a refreshing contrast to the typical lone-wolf protagonist often found in these kinds of stories. I also liked that the author didn't rush into a new romance. The MC's focus remains on healing and rebuilding his life, which feels like a much more realistic and relatable approach. The plot is well-written, and the author does a good job of immersing the readers in the pain and suffering that the MC felt. ### Areas of Concern However, I did find some aspects of the story a bit…unbelievable. Certain plot developments and character introductions felt somewhat forced and out of place. It felt like the author was trying to ramp up the drama, but it ended up feeling contrived. The introduction of some new female characters, seemed to come out of nowhere, and their motivations weren’t always clear. This made it difficult to fully invest in their roles within the story. The plot also felt blown out of proportion and unrealistic at times. ### Final Verdict *The Boy Who Gave Up on Romantic Feelings* is a mixed bag. While I enjoyed the focus on friendship and the realistic portrayal of healing from heartbreak, the story is brought down by some questionable plot choices and character introductions. I would recommend it to those who enjoy high-drama stories with a strong emphasis on friendship, but be prepared to suspend your disbelief along the way.