pluckaduck's manga / #interesting(386)

it was a fascinating read- sure it's unique and refreshing among the sea of bls, but when i finished this, i wasn't sad or creeped out, unsettled or fulfilled, or whatever the author intended for us to feel. most of the time, the plot felt directionless- like i get what's going on, but it feels rather monotonous and mundane than a thrilling display of different power dynamics (ig i was expecting a cat-and-mouse dynamic...). however, there was always a lurking feeling that this tranquil vibe would shatter any second... hmm, perhaps this is the tone the author was going for? also, i would love it if the charas were more fleshed out, even if it meant prolonging the story, to really get into the twisted psyche of the protagonist and ml(?). i like how from the viewpoint of society, they look rather normal- mc was a psychopath, sure, but it wasnt edgy or in-your-face, and ml was a seemingly amiable novel writer- it feels more realistic, and makes sense how the naive psychiatrist would fall for them.

deconstructs the omegaverse cliches and tropes with comedy from the perspective of a beta. i love him as a chara- he's so realistic about all that shit. but the story also addresses the reasons he feels aloof and like an outsider in that world. in the end, he accepts that despite all the stereotypes and the drama caused by their characteristics, alphas and omegas are as much of a normal human as betas. entertaining and well-thought out. the only con would be the lack of ending for the omega- hes just stopped appearing as an individual once he lost his relevance ig. and the alpha friend- like i want to see his story and ending and pov instead of just telling us that he used to like mc via dialogue

it's entertaining and the art is nice, but like so many other manhwas, it suffers from a lack of depth and intricacy- like the concepts of magic, skill, and alchemy: what are the core differences that make combining two cause "estrangements" and "unnecessities"? the concept of "ignition" which is a combination of science and magic is barely explained and then suddenly mc is able to use it... fr looks like an asspull. even if we the readers vaguely get it, u really have to clearly explain the limitations so that whatever u come up with doesn't look like an ass-pull. anyway, im also astonished and disappointed that despite being 4th in ranking the magician is not as smart as i thought. it's the typical case of making mc seem like a genius by making everyone else an idiot (but it's not like he's that smart either). for example, the concept of reverting objects back to their original form is not really that original, so i imagine that anyone who is an alchemist saw that would understand vaguely his power at least. and he also said that if he uses "magic" uses up less mana instead of "skill", but isn't "alchemy" a category of "skill"? can u just create skills (like what mc did)? why does everybody assume a player can only use one concept? like no one has any creativity...

it's realistic and enjoyable, mc is so relatable, ml seemed like such a red flag psycho initially with the way he kinda toys with mc, even resurfacing some of his trauma with his rapist-like behavior.......yeah... but he did change a lot, and he ends up pretty complex and now a green flag and he even apologized to the students he may have negatively impacted with his playboy habits.

it's very complicated, with several plot twists. however i felt that it couldve been presented in a more digestible way. it kinda felt all over the place, like the author is making it over-complicated for the sake of it. like, i get what's going on and stuff, but i think some overview narration would make me understand better, and thus appreciate the story more. esp the last 5 or so chapters. the author should've used it to clarify some stuff

ch 18. haha i always thought Brocoli-head would look good with cheerful blondie. even tho he looks weird, he's a good guy who deserves the girl waayyy more than mc, who's a creepy edgy dude. man it was really interesting how realistic the story was, also i found it kinda funny how some scenes were dramatized even tho the context was very silly... very chuuni lol. honestly seemed like ur typical school life harem with a creep mc, but it is far from it, it can even be said to be a subversion of this trope. it is so well-written with realistically flawed charas. the narrative is very self-aware. his personal growth was really really great, and while i still think his friend brocoli-head and cheerful blondie forgave him too quickly, i am so happy for him that they did. but the love interest felt very random, she was kitahara's bully but was suddenly re-introduced as his love interest? it's kinda rushed, considering he jacked off to her and came on her clothes... like i dont mind, but i wish she was as fleshed out as kitahara. and what if kitahara doesn't forgive her bully? what will mc do, since he essentially said that he'll support her?

this is my guilty pleasure ngl. toxic relationship with obsessed stalker in love with mc, but he hates him cuz said stalker used to bully him. abused turn into abuser of their past abuser lol

rosie and alec's relationship is already very good...! yeah there's a lack of communication, but it doesn't look unhealthy? i hope they're still together at the end.

i get why the mc refuses to believe the dude about her mom, after all, it's someone she has known her entire life. however, after the evidence she found in the basement, and the fact the mom erased it and lured her into a trap, bro, at that point, not believing that her mom was a willing accomplice is just plain stupidity.