親友モブの俺に主人公の妹が惚れるわけがない 2

The Sidekick Never Gets the Girl, Let Alone the Protag’s Sister! #2

by Toshizo

※電子版は書き下ろしショートストーリー『雷雨の日に』の特別付録つきです。椚木 鋼はどこにでもいる普通の高校２年生！　と思いきや、実は異世界帰りの元勇者！！ラブコメ主人公オーラMAXな親友・綾瀬快人の“親友モブ”として生きることを決めた鋼は、快人やその周りのヒロイン属性過多な女子たちと遊んだり、罵られたりしながらも心穏やかなモブ生活を送っていた。そんな鋼は、快人の妹・光に好意を寄せられ告白を受ける。光と“ある人”を重ねていた鋼は、そのトラウマからかつて異世界で身につけた記憶消去魔法を彼女にかけ、その場を去ってしまう。その晩、鋼が夢見たのは、かけがえのない友・バルログたちとの、甘く、哀しい日々のことであった…。過去との対峙、ヒロイン料理対決、変態を追って全力疾走!?いまやモブ要素が行方不明な超ジェットコースターラブコメ怒涛の２巻。

Genres: Light Novel, Fantasy

Tankobon Hardcover

First published November 29, 2019

Reviews

[Mwanderer79 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Metaphorical or Literal?

I can see where this story could be metaphorical or literal. There's the phase where Kou is in his childhood. Then his middleschool in a fantasy world and then his high school. And both childhood and fantasy ended with someone he felt responsible for dying on his watch. So is it real or metaphorical and the mental stress warped his reality? I guess I'll be riding it thru to see the end.
I like Kou and hope he realizes that he can be a sidekick as well as the protagonist for his own story. I wonder if he'll then realize he has his own harem. Which at the moment doesn't seem like it can end well. I like Renge, Kiryu, and Kiryu best, so idont want to see them hurt. But Rena and Yuu are special too. Plus it is apparent that Daimon sensei and Hazuki's mom have maternal feelings for Kuniguchi Kou. So how does this resolve?

This is one of the best Japanese to American English translations I've ever read. The vocabulary is extensive and enhances the emotional attraction of the story. The idioms and application make the story almost seem an American original. It seems that Japanese idioms and tropes have been accurately replaced so that both the humor and drama have been well preserved.

I would be interested in reading more works from this team.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good stuff

It's taking it's time but the story seems to be going to new directions. The first book pulled off an impressive bait and switch with two genres I enjoy. This book has expanded on that switch in an interesting way. I'm excited for the next book.

[TheMadnessKing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice & well rounded story. Enjoyed it.

[Mark L Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Magic

I really enjoyed the plot and concepts. The characters are well developed and the relationships realistic for their ages. It's a fun read.

[Alec Rebert · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.9

[Rhino · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a clear ending but still enjoyable.