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Rascal Does Not Dream of… Light Novel #3
Rascal Does Not Dream of Logical Witch
Just before summer vacation begins, Sakuta encounters Shoko Makinohara, a junior high school girl with the same name and face as his first love. But Shoko should be in college by now. That's confusing...and as if that wasn't bad enough, another strange Adolescence Syndrome phenomenon seems to be occurring...
216 pages, Paperback
First published January 10, 2015
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December 31, 2020
I love these books so much. This went back to the level of the first. We’re definitely familiar with Adolescence Syndrome by now and how it loves to follow Sakuta around (he’s quite a magnet for it), and this time it hits Rio Futaba badly, so much so that she splits into two Rio Futabas, both with different personalities, though remaining the same Futaba at the core.
I remembered when I saw the anime that this was one of my favourite arcs, because Futaba is so logical and so scientific that you’d think this would not affect her, so we actually do get a chance to explore more of her personality and discover she has many insecurities, very much like any teenage girl during those difficult years. I found it easy to understand her, what the author tells us has some truth. Growing up a girl can be hard sometimes, specially when you develop, because it seems that no matter what happens people will talk either way. It’s stressful, and I loved how Kamoshida breaches the subject through Rio’s problems.
And I also loved to see such a strong friendship being portrayed with Rio, Sakuta and Yuuma, because those are the type of friends that stay with you forever. And you don’t need to be friends with everyone, just a couple of people will do. I love how much trust and how much love they have for each other, because they’ll be there, no matter what. And that’s the kind of frienships you want. So yeah, I totally loved this book. We get more of Mai and Sakuta, we get a little information on Shoko, and our main story runs with Rio. Kamoshida does a great job balancing it all out and giving priority to all the stories.
I remembered when I saw the anime that this was one of my favourite arcs, because Futaba is so logical and so scientific that you’d think this would not affect her, so we actually do get a chance to explore more of her personality and discover she has many insecurities, very much like any teenage girl during those difficult years. I found it easy to understand her, what the author tells us has some truth. Growing up a girl can be hard sometimes, specially when you develop, because it seems that no matter what happens people will talk either way. It’s stressful, and I loved how Kamoshida breaches the subject through Rio’s problems.
And I also loved to see such a strong friendship being portrayed with Rio, Sakuta and Yuuma, because those are the type of friends that stay with you forever. And you don’t need to be friends with everyone, just a couple of people will do. I love how much trust and how much love they have for each other, because they’ll be there, no matter what. And that’s the kind of frienships you want. So yeah, I totally loved this book. We get more of Mai and Sakuta, we get a little information on Shoko, and our main story runs with Rio. Kamoshida does a great job balancing it all out and giving priority to all the stories.
June 16, 2025
The ending is my favorite part. In overall all this is a cute book.
March 25, 2025
3.75/5
This was a solid 3.5 for most of the book, at least until the heartfelt finale.
This was a solid 3.5 for most of the book, at least until the heartfelt finale.
September 25, 2021
Empecé a leer estas novelas ligeras gracias al anime.
En los 2 libros pasados había encontrado pequeñas diferencias entre el anime y la novela ligera pero nada del otro mundo. En este volumen, no cambia tanto, pero creo que las pequeños detalles que no se ponen en el anime sí hacen mucha diferencia para entender mejor algunas partes de la historia.
En los 2 libros pasados había encontrado pequeñas diferencias entre el anime y la novela ligera pero nada del otro mundo. En este volumen, no cambia tanto, pero creo que las pequeños detalles que no se ponen en el anime sí hacen mucha diferencia para entender mejor algunas partes de la historia.
February 18, 2025
I really did blast through this book in a day. These stories, while strange at times, have a nice sense of eeriness and, for a lack of a better term, dread that I enjoy. Honestly, drop some of the dialogue, and you'd have a great premise for a super spooky TV show.
It only took me 3 books to realize that a lot of these stories correlate with issues that I'm sure many of us felt as adolescences. And while these struggles used to seem like the end of the world back then, you realize from your experiences that that's not what really mattered in the end.
Finally, I just want to say I love reading the afterwords in these books. They're kind of funny in contrast to the heavy emotions that dwell in the final chapters.
It only took me 3 books to realize that a lot of these stories correlate with issues that I'm sure many of us felt as adolescences. And while these struggles used to seem like the end of the world back then, you realize from your experiences that that's not what really mattered in the end.
Finally, I just want to say I love reading the afterwords in these books. They're kind of funny in contrast to the heavy emotions that dwell in the final chapters.
September 25, 2025
the anime is a pretty faithful adaptation of the light novel series, but there is one major scene in this book that's left out in the anime and one small conversation that's part of a scene that is otherwise included in the anime, both of which are moments i really wish had made it in.
still don't love the translations removing honorifics and changing metric measurements to imperial etc, but still really loving experiencing this story in its original form, translation pet peeves notwithstanding.
still don't love the translations removing honorifics and changing metric measurements to imperial etc, but still really loving experiencing this story in its original form, translation pet peeves notwithstanding.
November 10, 2018
輕小說一定要開後宮嗎??
雖然這系列不是後宮但對不常看輕小說的我來說也快要是了
不過一切的老哽對我來說都是新哽真是太好啦~
身為專業的"自以為"邊緣人看這集真是感觸頗深
要是年輕個十幾歲看的話應該會哭吧~
雖然這系列不是後宮但對不常看輕小說的我來說也快要是了
不過一切的老哽對我來說都是新哽真是太好啦~
身為專業的"自以為"邊緣人看這集真是感觸頗深
要是年輕個十幾歲看的話應該會哭吧~
May 2, 2023
"No estaba sola. Realmente no estoy sola"
Este volumen ahora nos habla de Río Futaba y cómo ella se odia a si misma. Me sorprendió de manera grata la manera en que aborda la soledad y la baja autoestima, lo hace de una manera muy acertada y ponen en palabras lo complicado que se siente estar en esa situación.
Iniciamos con una Futaba dividida en 2, de manera que una representa lo que desea y la otra representa el odio que siente por lo conlleva conseguir lo que quiere. Ambas facetas están peleadas y se rechazan mutuamente dejando claro una cosa, Futaba se detesta a si misma.
La cosa que más me ha gustado de este volumen es como trata el conflicto de Futaba de manera tan acertada:
"Rechazas las partes de ti misma que odias y te sientes momentáneamente mejor.
Pasaría un poco de tiempo y miraría lo que había hecho y despreciaría su propia debilidad.
Entonces se odiaba aún más y hacia lo mismo para castigarse. Y a medida que este ciclo se repetía, las acciones que realizaba se volvían más duras y extremas.
Rio estaba luchando con una contradicción tan grande que la había partidos en dos"
Este extracto exacto es muy duro y profundo. Primero sentirte mal, sentirte aun peor porque eso te hace sentir mal y sentirte miserable por hacerte sentir aun peor de lo que ya te sientes. Es una contradicción enorme y muy jodida de superar y este libro lo ha hecho de una manera espectacular, no con lo clásico qué todo el mundo te dice, si no con algo más pragmático y estoico.
Claramente amarse a si mismo es algo muy complejo. Dependiendo de cada persona tendrá un concepto diferente, la que este libro propone con Futaba es interesante y francamente, realista. Primero hay que aceptar lo difícil, las partes que no nos gustan de nosotros mismos seguimos siendo nosotros, negarlos y repudialos simplemente nos hace sentir miserables y nos niega a nosotros mismos. No hay que luchar con aquello que odiamos de nosotros mismos, simplemente hay que aceptarlo y en ese momento, lo habrás superado.
Río odiaba a la ella qué quería atención pero aun así quería atención, no es hasta las concecuencias de sus actos la alcanzan qué decidió terminarlo pero aun más importante. Deja de buscar atención porque se dio cuenta que nunca estuvo sola.
La soledad es algo muy difícil, una sensación de vacío y que nada te llena. No tienes a nadie con quién expresar lo que te hace sentir mal, lo reprimes y te sientes miserable. Río, prácticamente, no tiene padres. Ella sola se ha encargado de ella sola todo el tiempo y no le importaba. Cuando conoció a Sakuta y Kunimi probó lo que es tener lazos con las personas y le dio tanto miedo perderlos por el hecho de que tuvieran novia que decidió aislarse ella misma ya qué no quería ser una molestia, especialmente para Kunimi pues ella estaba enamorada de él (contradictorio, ¿no? Así de compleja es la soledad).
En el momento en que llora y se de cuenta en que en cualquier circunstancia sus amigos estarian para ella, fue el momento más impactante. Con ella repitiéndose "No estoba sola. Realmente no estoy sola" realmente te hace sentir alegría por ella.
En el momento en que la ella qué odia su propia existencia acepta que a quien quieren en los juegos artificiales no es a la otra ella, si no a ELLA. Lo malo de ella y lo bueno de ella siguen siendo ella, son la misma persona y debe de aceptarse así como son.
En el momento que se vuelven a funcionar es muy bonito, realmente significativo para el personaje pues por fin logra aceptarse a si misma y pueden volver a ser una. Un hermoso mensaje cargado de sentimiento y profundidad.
Por último. Cuando ella se declara a Kunimi en si mismo refuerza que ya no se repudia a si misma, sabe la respuesta pero ya no siente que sus sentimientos sean una molestia pues en realidad, nunca lo fueron. Cerro lo que la acomplejada y ahora solamente le queda una amistad preciosa que ahora puede valorar al igual que se valora a si misma.
Este volumen ahora nos habla de Río Futaba y cómo ella se odia a si misma. Me sorprendió de manera grata la manera en que aborda la soledad y la baja autoestima, lo hace de una manera muy acertada y ponen en palabras lo complicado que se siente estar en esa situación.
Iniciamos con una Futaba dividida en 2, de manera que una representa lo que desea y la otra representa el odio que siente por lo conlleva conseguir lo que quiere. Ambas facetas están peleadas y se rechazan mutuamente dejando claro una cosa, Futaba se detesta a si misma.
La cosa que más me ha gustado de este volumen es como trata el conflicto de Futaba de manera tan acertada:
"Rechazas las partes de ti misma que odias y te sientes momentáneamente mejor.
Pasaría un poco de tiempo y miraría lo que había hecho y despreciaría su propia debilidad.
Entonces se odiaba aún más y hacia lo mismo para castigarse. Y a medida que este ciclo se repetía, las acciones que realizaba se volvían más duras y extremas.
Rio estaba luchando con una contradicción tan grande que la había partidos en dos"
Este extracto exacto es muy duro y profundo. Primero sentirte mal, sentirte aun peor porque eso te hace sentir mal y sentirte miserable por hacerte sentir aun peor de lo que ya te sientes. Es una contradicción enorme y muy jodida de superar y este libro lo ha hecho de una manera espectacular, no con lo clásico qué todo el mundo te dice, si no con algo más pragmático y estoico.
Claramente amarse a si mismo es algo muy complejo. Dependiendo de cada persona tendrá un concepto diferente, la que este libro propone con Futaba es interesante y francamente, realista. Primero hay que aceptar lo difícil, las partes que no nos gustan de nosotros mismos seguimos siendo nosotros, negarlos y repudialos simplemente nos hace sentir miserables y nos niega a nosotros mismos. No hay que luchar con aquello que odiamos de nosotros mismos, simplemente hay que aceptarlo y en ese momento, lo habrás superado.
Río odiaba a la ella qué quería atención pero aun así quería atención, no es hasta las concecuencias de sus actos la alcanzan qué decidió terminarlo pero aun más importante. Deja de buscar atención porque se dio cuenta que nunca estuvo sola.
La soledad es algo muy difícil, una sensación de vacío y que nada te llena. No tienes a nadie con quién expresar lo que te hace sentir mal, lo reprimes y te sientes miserable. Río, prácticamente, no tiene padres. Ella sola se ha encargado de ella sola todo el tiempo y no le importaba. Cuando conoció a Sakuta y Kunimi probó lo que es tener lazos con las personas y le dio tanto miedo perderlos por el hecho de que tuvieran novia que decidió aislarse ella misma ya qué no quería ser una molestia, especialmente para Kunimi pues ella estaba enamorada de él (contradictorio, ¿no? Así de compleja es la soledad).
En el momento en que llora y se de cuenta en que en cualquier circunstancia sus amigos estarian para ella, fue el momento más impactante. Con ella repitiéndose "No estoba sola. Realmente no estoy sola" realmente te hace sentir alegría por ella.
En el momento en que la ella qué odia su propia existencia acepta que a quien quieren en los juegos artificiales no es a la otra ella, si no a ELLA. Lo malo de ella y lo bueno de ella siguen siendo ella, son la misma persona y debe de aceptarse así como son.
En el momento que se vuelven a funcionar es muy bonito, realmente significativo para el personaje pues por fin logra aceptarse a si misma y pueden volver a ser una. Un hermoso mensaje cargado de sentimiento y profundidad.
Por último. Cuando ella se declara a Kunimi en si mismo refuerza que ya no se repudia a si misma, sabe la respuesta pero ya no siente que sus sentimientos sean una molestia pues en realidad, nunca lo fueron. Cerro lo que la acomplejada y ahora solamente le queda una amistad preciosa que ahora puede valorar al igual que se valora a si misma.
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November 3, 2022
The madman Hajime Kamoshida has done it once again! He's completely exceeded my expectations, despite me purposely setting them so high!
Logical Witch is probably my favorite of the Rascal series so far, which is hilarious considering that is used to be my least favorite arc in the anime. There is so much cut out from the novel that adds so much extra context to Rio as a character and her relationship to Sakuta and Yuuma. I went from feeling only mild interest in her, to outright loving and relating so much to her!
I was also surprised with how outspokenly feminist this novel turned out to be. I knew this arc was at least somewhat feminist based on the anime, but there's so much extra detail and important conversations that are just left out in the adaptation. Discussions about how isolation can effect women specifically, how women see themselves through the male gaze, and how their understanding of their body can either give women strength or completely destroy them. It was incredibly interesting to see all of this here, and I'm a little sad now that it was unfortunately cut from the anime.
The only part that I was glad got cut out of the anime was the one really uncomfortable scene involving Shouko and a lot of water... very weird.
Still though, aside from that, this novel was fantastic. I am gripped by this series all over again. Kamoshida's writing really is something special. I think I'm loving it even more than I already did! I can't wait to get to the next one!
Logical Witch is probably my favorite of the Rascal series so far, which is hilarious considering that is used to be my least favorite arc in the anime. There is so much cut out from the novel that adds so much extra context to Rio as a character and her relationship to Sakuta and Yuuma. I went from feeling only mild interest in her, to outright loving and relating so much to her!
I was also surprised with how outspokenly feminist this novel turned out to be. I knew this arc was at least somewhat feminist based on the anime, but there's so much extra detail and important conversations that are just left out in the adaptation. Discussions about how isolation can effect women specifically, how women see themselves through the male gaze, and how their understanding of their body can either give women strength or completely destroy them. It was incredibly interesting to see all of this here, and I'm a little sad now that it was unfortunately cut from the anime.
The only part that I was glad got cut out of the anime was the one really uncomfortable scene involving Shouko and a lot of water... very weird.
Still though, aside from that, this novel was fantastic. I am gripped by this series all over again. Kamoshida's writing really is something special. I think I'm loving it even more than I already did! I can't wait to get to the next one!
January 6, 2021
With each volume of this series I am loving it even more. Having seen the anime I already know the majority of things to expect, and yet I cannot stop reading them. I love 'em. I love the relationship between Sakuta and Mai developing over the series. And for being light novels they sure cover what can be some fairly serious real-world issues with some fantastical results (being invisible, time-loops, doppelgangers, etc). So of course in this one Futaba finds herself split into two different but the same Rio Futabas and Sakuta once again has to solve the mystery of Adolescence Syndrome.
This particular book has a bit more of the rascally-ness than the previous volumes, so if you were on the fence about it because of that then this may not be for you. But then you probably weren't reading this series in the first place.
Verdict: Rascal is easily one of my favorite light novel series.
This particular book has a bit more of the rascally-ness than the previous volumes, so if you were on the fence about it because of that then this may not be for you. But then you probably weren't reading this series in the first place.
Verdict: Rascal is easily one of my favorite light novel series.
December 31, 2020
Idea
Very original to bring this idea of Doppelgänger into a LN, but it still kept fresh and easy to follow.
Execution Macro
I have found that this time the LN was a bit slow, even though it is short, but towards the end some events were performed very fast and the pace seemed to increase, like rushed to finish - maybe.
Execution Micro
When it comes to details, it was definitely shown more about the characters - which in my opinion holds a lot of value in the long run.
Details about the topic also had a good presentation, not that much to overload, but not so little to lose the essence - on the spot.
All-in-All
I appreciated the reading, short but pleasurable.
Definitely keep track for future LN.
Very original to bring this idea of Doppelgänger into a LN, but it still kept fresh and easy to follow.
Execution Macro
I have found that this time the LN was a bit slow, even though it is short, but towards the end some events were performed very fast and the pace seemed to increase, like rushed to finish - maybe.
Execution Micro
When it comes to details, it was definitely shown more about the characters - which in my opinion holds a lot of value in the long run.
Details about the topic also had a good presentation, not that much to overload, but not so little to lose the essence - on the spot.
All-in-All
I appreciated the reading, short but pleasurable.
Definitely keep track for future LN.
June 2, 2021
Intelligently written series. Definitely worth a read.
The entire premise of this story, that a teenage girl is so conflicted by her needs to pursue her intellectual desires and also post slinky pics online for the likes that she splits into two people, is the sort of outlandish story Hajime Kamoshida specializes in. All the Rascal Does Not Dream of… stories have nutty premises. This is what makes his stories light novels - or pulp fiction, as we would call them.
What stands out for me is that Kamoshida's characters deal with the situations he throws them into with wit, snark, and some of the most entertaining dialog I have read in a while. His work is a joy to read no matter how fantastical the premise. His dialogue inspires me to write better. ★★★★★
The entire premise of this story, that a teenage girl is so conflicted by her needs to pursue her intellectual desires and also post slinky pics online for the likes that she splits into two people, is the sort of outlandish story Hajime Kamoshida specializes in. All the Rascal Does Not Dream of… stories have nutty premises. This is what makes his stories light novels - or pulp fiction, as we would call them.
What stands out for me is that Kamoshida's characters deal with the situations he throws them into with wit, snark, and some of the most entertaining dialog I have read in a while. His work is a joy to read no matter how fantastical the premise. His dialogue inspires me to write better. ★★★★★
March 13, 2024
This had some really sweet moments in it. We get two Rios and Sakuta spends time with both helping sort this out. There is some social commentary on body image and growing up. What I enjoy the most in this series are the characters. They are all likeable and have different personalities that blend well when mixed together. As usual, we get a cliffhanger that alludes to the issue for the next book.
April 8, 2023
Best volume so far. Futaba's problems were interesting and the friendships on display this time felt more real. It was great. Also, I like how this series makes an effort to be specific about the locations that things are taking place as it helps place it in reality. Not sure if there is intention behind this but I like it.
March 22, 2025
Glad we got to look more into Rio this time around. She was always fun when she showed up in the first two books so I'm glad we got one book dedicated to her. I'm really struggling to avoid certain topics that would be better explored later so I'll just say that it's the same quality as the one before.
January 30, 2021
I really enjoyed this volume! Super interesting and I love the conversations that the characters have. It left off on a cliffhanger so I can’t wait to read the next volume! And We should have more Mai in the next one! :D
January 2, 2025
I procrastinated this book a lot, where near the middle of the book it talked about her adolescence syndrome a lot more in depth and it got more interesting. This book’s adolescence syndrome was just so good as well, when I got to a part of the book (near second last chapter) I couldn’t put the book down. I just loved it so so much from there, but yeah I decided to put it down when I reached last chapter and just went to bed.
December 16, 2020
I've come to love futaba more and more
January 7, 2021
Not the strongest of the three, and the dialog is at its cringy worst. The story is interesting, however. In the end, it is decently paced and entertaining despite flaws.
April 15, 2021
Really great book and continuation of the series
June 6, 2021
Definatly going back to the style of the first book, absolutely loved it.
February 22, 2023
Excellent
January 7, 2025
A fun, amusing and light hearted story that manages to swing some good emotional punches.
May 31, 2025
Bastante buena, me tarde medio año pero fue por pereza no por otra cosa.
January 31, 2022
I really enojy this series.
May 19, 2019
I want to read it
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