When My Childhood Friend Dumped Me and I Was Expelled From the Soccer Team, it goes on to the point of other childhood friend left speechless. . EH? You Want Me To Come Back Because You’re in Trouble Because I’m Gone? I Don’t Know Anything About That

My first love ended when my childhood friend and girlfriend, Sorane Takasaki, said, “Let’s break up….” It was Todo, the ace striker on the same soccer team, who stole my girlfriend away from me. Yuma Munagata, a second-year high school student, is an inconspicuous boy with a gloomy personality. But there were two special things about him. First, he has a beautiful childhood friend, Sorane Takasaki, and second, he is actually a foreigner. Since he was a returnee, he was very assertive and was ignored by the people around him. And thanks to his efforts, he has been able to contribute greatly to the soccer team with his dedication. Even though he was inconspicuous, he was actually a key player in the offense and defense. But in spite of this, ace striker Todo makes fun of his dedicated play, takes his girlfriend, and expels him from the club. He feels as if everything is over, when another childhood friend, Shiranui Mashiro, arrives. Shiranui is half Russian, and like Yuma, is a foreigner who has returned to Japan. In order to change their difficult lives, the teacher in charge of their class orders them to join a special club, the Public Morals Club. As they get to know each other through the club activities, the two grow up, and Yuma’s high specs are gradually revealed, and the people around them cannot leave him alone. In addition, other childhood friends and girls who adore him confess their love for him one after another. On the other hand, Sorane, who dumped Yuma, finds her heart back in him, regrets it, and cries, but there is nothing she can do about it. When Yuma leaves the soccer team, Sorane is left without him, and naturally, she starts to fall apart. Todo, a bum striker, gets down on his knees and cries to Yuma, but it’s already too late. Finally, Todo is expelled from the soccer club due to his outrageous behavior, and is expelled from school.

Original Publisher

syosetu

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on When My Childhood Friend Dumped Me and I Was Expelled From the Soccer Team, it goes on to the point of other childhood friend left speechless. . EH? You Want Me To Come Back Because You’re in Trouble Because I’m Gone? I Don’t Know Anything About That Okay, let's talk about this title. It's... a lot. But hey, at least you know what you're getting into, right? I went into this novel with a healthy dose of skepticism, and honestly, I came out feeling pretty much as expected. It’s not terrible, but it's not going to blow your mind either. ### First Impressions The premise is definitely eye-catching, bordering on absurd. Our MC gets dumped, loses his soccer spot, and suddenly becomes irresistible to every girl in a mile radius. It's a classic setup, and while I appreciate a good trope, I was hoping for a bit more originality. The initial chapters felt a little disjointed to me, jumping from the breakup to a sudden display of the MC's hidden talents. It felt like the emotional impact of the dumping was glossed over in favor of immediately establishing him as an overpowered protagonist. ### What Works Well Despite my reservations, there are some enjoyable elements. The dialogue is engaging enough to keep you reading, and the interactions between the MC and the various female characters are sometimes genuinely funny. I found myself chuckling at the absurdity of the situations he gets thrown into, especially with the "jara club" – a clear nod to *OreGairu*. The author does a decent job of making the story a light, easy read, perfect for when you want to switch your brain off. ### Areas of Concern My main issue is the predictability. The story follows a very linear path, and the "average" MC's constant displays of hidden talents become tiring after a while. It feels like the author throws in every possible skill – multilingualism, martial arts, academic genius – making him less relatable and more of a Mary Sue. Also, the sheer number of girls vying for his attention feels excessive, even for a harem story. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, if you haven't read the novel yet, skip this section! Apparently, the first 44 chapters are essentially a drawn-out version of the synopsis, which is a bit of a letdown. The reveal of the MC's various talents – soccer prodigy, Judo champion, fluent in multiple languages – feels rushed and undermines his supposed "average" nature. ### Final Verdict Overall, "When My Childhood Friend Dumped Me..." is a decent, if uninspired, read. If you're looking for a lighthearted, predictable story with plenty of tropes and an overpowered protagonist, you might enjoy it. However, if you're searching for something with depth, originality, or emotional resonance, you might want to look elsewhere. I'd give it a solid 3/5. It's not bad, but it's not particularly memorable either.