When I Was Reincarnated, It Was a Year After I Died. The Girls Who Always Made Fun of Me Turned Into Yandere When They Found Out I Was Alive

The girls who have always made fun of me won’t stay away from me anymore.

Original Publisher

kakuyomu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on When I Was Reincarnated, It Was a Year After I Died. The Girls Who Always Made Fun of Me Turned Into Yandere When They Found Out I Was Alive Okay, let's dive into "When I Was Reincarnated..." – a title that's quite a mouthful, but definitely piqued my interest. The premise itself is intriguing: a bullied MC dies, gets reincarnated a year later, and his tormentors suddenly become obsessed with him. Sounds like a recipe for some twisted drama, right? ### First Impressions My initial reaction was a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The setup is undeniably attention-grabbing, promising a blend of dark romance and psychological tension. However, I couldn't shake the feeling that the execution might be a bit…rough around the edges. I prepared myself for a potentially bumpy ride. ### What Works Well The core concept is what really shines here. The idea of flipping the script on the typical bullying dynamic and turning the tormentors into obsessive lovers has a certain dark appeal. The potential for exploring themes of regret, obsession, and the blurred lines between love and hate is definitely present. The pacing in the beginning is fast and gets right to the point which I like. ### Areas of Concern Unfortunately, I found myself struggling with the protagonist. He seems almost too passive. I understand the "punching bag" trope is common, but I was hoping for a bit more agency, a little more spark of resistance. It's hard to fully invest in a character who doesn't seem to react naturally to the extreme situation he's in. I need to see some emotion! ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, so I'm going to touch on a potential spoiler here, so skip ahead if you want to go in completely blind. The MC's "death" and subsequent reappearance felt a bit rushed. I would've liked to see more emotional depth, more exploration of his feelings as he was falling and then waking up a year later. The whole thing felt a bit glossed over, which was a missed opportunity to really hook the reader. ### Final Verdict "When I Was Reincarnated..." has a lot of potential, but it needs some refinement. The premise is intriguing, but the execution needs to be tightened up, particularly in terms of character development and emotional depth. If you're a fan of dark romance and don't mind a bit of rough edges, it might be worth checking out. However, be prepared for a potentially frustrating experience. For now, I'm giving it a tentative 3 out of 5.