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I don't think so.

Happy birthday to @NowItsAngeTime-sama!

Well, it is a pretty common trope in fantasy light novels, but I can't really think of any VNs that would fit your requirements exactly. I haven't played this VN since it isn't translated so I'm unsure if this recommendation is correct, but perhaps Koisuru Otome to Shugo no Tate will work? Probably not what you're asking for, but Chuusotsu! 1st graduation may fit in some very broad sense (though it doesn't have any combat).

Just for the record, I seem to recall that the current theme used to be the default one at some point in the past. Probably, before I even made an account here. I personally prefer Spectrum, so I pretty much instantly switched back to it after it was changed.

If I remember correctly, I believe the previous version used to show what the title of the next unread topic was. Is there any way to return that?

The birthdays tab seems to have disappeared. Is this intentional?

Happy birthday, @adamstan!

I don't know, the description on vndb makes it seem like a pretty typical anime style comedy to me. It might be good, might be not so good. I'd wait for some reactions before I decide if I'm interested.

Yep, same. And I hope I'll get to reading it in less than twelve thousand years, lol.

Milking continues.

Honestly tired of this type of drama. Well, I wasn't really going to buy this VN on Steam to begin with, but it sucks that this stuff will always mean that the sales will drop eventually. I just hope that most people who were interested in buying this game on Steam already did it. Just using this opportunity to say that, while I haven't played this game yet, the OP is pretty great

Not really? I think it just adds some new content in the true route and a few new CGs, and that's it. Though, yeah, it will also include the fandisk, which is currently untranslated.

I think I've actually read the first chapter or two from Kimi to Boku no Saigo no Senjou web-novel, but I don't remember anymore why I dropped it so quickly. Probably, the usual over the top shounen anime-style characters or something. I'll probably watch the new Higurashi anime eventually. Majo no Tabitabi also looks a bit interesting, and the LN is in my to-read list. Not really interested in anything else.

For some reason (read: forum ded), nobody made this thread yet, so I decided to just do it myself, even if I don't watch anything this season. What about you?

I just wanted to say that I won't read this spoiler for now since I haven't finished the first volume. While I wasn't really hooked with the beginning of the first volume and ended up dropping it, recently I've heard from many various sources that this novel is actually really good, so I decided to give it another try. I haven't got to reading it yet, but I'll get to it eventually. So, I guess it's a good opportunity to write about what I read recently? I don't really remember what exactly I've read since my last post in this thread, but I'll try not to miss anything important. Ascendance of a Bookworm, part 2 vols. 3-4; part 3 vol. 1. And how exactly does this LN manage to get better and better? I guess, the ending to part 2 marks the first time when a light novel made me tear up. I don't want to spoil anything, but yeah, it's great. Why not all isekais are this well-written? The Extraordinary, the Ordinary, and SOAP! vols. 2 and 3 (incomplete). Honestly, I have no idea what happened to this 'feel good' novel, but volume 3, currently partially available for J-Novel Club members, has started to become really annoying to read. At some point I just got tired of the constant cliffhangers and damsel in distress situations. I don't know, I doubt it'll redeem itself in my eyes, since there's only half of a volume left in this whole series, but I hope it just ends. The Sorcerer's Receptionist (previously known as I Want to be a Receptionist in the Magical World). Only half of the first volume is available right now, but I'm personally really excited for it! About a year ago I found a fan-translation for the first two chapters, and for some reason I just instantly fell in love with this story. The translation was on hiatus, so I decided to follow the manga instead, but, honestly, comparing it to the LN right now, I'd say the LN is better. For some reason, I can't even explain why exactly I like this novel. While the MC is adorable, I wouldn't really call her or any of the other characters particularly well-written. I don't really feel this way as I'm mostly neutral towards him, but a lot of the readers seem to dislike the male lead. Still, the worldbuilidng is pretty good so far, and there's something about the general atmosphere in this novel that makes it so enjoyable to read. I wouldn't recommend it to everyone, but I'm definitely going to continue reading it. There Was No Secret Evil-Fighting Organization (srsly?!), So I Made One MYSELF! And that's another time when I'm pretty confused about the tastes of the Japanese readers. Apparently, this novel didn't sell well in Japan, so the publication was discontinued after volume 2. So, the only way to read the ending of the story is to read the WN (and I'm not even sure if it's translated). The reason why I'm so confused about it is that this novel is absolutely hilarious! It this because it's not an isekai or anything like that? It's a shame. The Weakest Manga Villainess Wants Her Freedom! Or, as I call it myself, Loli Tsundere vs Magical Communism! This novel doesn't have an official release in Japan, and it was localized directly from the author. I'd say, it's quite an ideal novel to read if you want something somewhat plot-focused, but lighthearted and mood lifting. All the characters are quite interesting, and the MC is both adorable and enjoyable to follow. The world where it takes place also has some pretty unique ideas that I haven't really seen done in another novel yet. The only thing I didn't like is that this novel is only one volume long. Really, it's such a shame that it ended so quickly, and I just want more! I Refuse to Be Your Enemy! vol. 2. Still good, I don't have anything to add to what I've already said in my previous posts. Now, some WN fan-translations. I’ll Become a Villainess That Will Go Down in History. So far there's not much of the story translated yet, but, according to some reviews, this novel is quite a troll. The first few chapters make it seem like a lighthearted and cute misunderstanding comedy about a slightly OP little girl who wants to become a splendid villainess who is perfect in everything. I'd say, it's quite and enjoyable premise, and I would continue reading it even if it was just that. There are slight hints here and there that there might be a darker undertone to this story, and, according to the reviews, there's a massive genre shift later on that makes the story a lot darker and more angsty. Ironically, I'm a bit worried about how it's going to go, since a badly handled genre shift might easily break the story, but so far I'm quite interested about where it'll go. The Villain Daughter Enjoys Her Seventh Life as a Free-Spirited Bride (Hostage) in a Former Enemy Country. Another novel that doesn't have many chapters available, and yet seems to be going in a pretty interesting direction. This is a story about a noble girl who's stuck in a time loop. Every time she died she was reborn on the day when her engagement with a prince was annulled, and she was disinherited and had to flee the country. Still, she wasn't discouraged, and in every new life she managed to find a place for herself in the world. She became a merchant in her first life, a pharmacist in the second, a maid in a noble house in the third, and in her sixth life she crossdressed as a man and became a knight. Still, there's one thing that doesn't change in her every life: she always dies in five years after the start of each loop, in a war for the world domination started by a certain empire. In her seventh life she catches the attention of the crown prince of the said empire, who was and indirect reason for her death in her first five lives, and killed her in battle in the sixth life, and he proposed to her. As you may expect, she agreed. The reason why this novel caught my attention despite somewhat cliche premise is mostly due to the MC. There's always a fine line between making a character strong and making them OP that for some reason most WN authors don't get, but this novel seems to do it right. The MC is very smart and knowledgeable about a lot of things, and yet she's not omnipotent. This type of smart MCs who have to work to achieve their goals are often enjoyable to watch. The overarching mystery about the war and what caused it also seems to be quite promising, and I'm definitely going to follow this novel for now. I have pretty high expectation for this novel right now, and I hope it doesn't disappoint. Free Life Fantasy Online. Never expected to find a VRMMO novel that doesn't turn into an isekai or "stuck in a video game" plot, and yet has a pretty competent and interesting overarching plot. Also, the MC is quite... unique, I'd say. I'm going to follow it for now, we'll see how it goes. The Reincarnated Great Saintess Hides the Fact That She Is a Saintess! Looks like a decent Average Abilites clone. The translations for both the manga and the WN are pretty bad, but I'll still follow it for now. Her Royal Highness Seems to be Angry. Another story with an OP female MC. Seems pretty enjoyable so far, though I wouldn't call it particularly good. The Girl Raised by the Death God Holds the Sword of Darkness in Her Arms. A war story with an OP female MC. Not my cup of tea. Also, only manga is translated, but someone needs to translate This Time I Will Definitely Be Happy! The same with Maydare Tensei Monogatari. PS. @Mr Poltroon, I haven't started Crest of the Stars yet, but I didn't forget about your recommendation. Just wasn't in the mood for sci-fi for now. I'll post about my reactions when I'll get to it.

So, looks like somebody finally made a villainess noble girl character everyone was secretly waiting for.

Happens when one story is written by multiple authors. Who may or may not have troubles communicating with each other. Rakuen tried to explain this plot point with something more realistic, but in contradicts what happens in Kajutsu, and as a result makes things even worse.

I'd say, just make copies of your save files from time to time.

Aaaaand... Done with the season. I ended up watching two series: Bookworm season 2 and Bakarina. I'm not really in the mood for Kaguya-sama for now, so I'll watch it later. Well, Bakarina anime is still hilarious; it's been a while since I laughed so much while watching an anime! In the end, I'm probably not going to read the LN, at least, for now, since I don't really see this story working as well in a written format. Characters like Catarina are the best when you are a bit detached from their perspective rather than watch everything through their eyes. Also, this type of comedy tends to get a bit tiresome after a while. I don't know, I may watch the second season. As for Bookworm anime, I more or less already said everything that I think about it. It's pretty good on its own, but honestly, if you're interested in it, I'd rather recommend to just read the LN. Also, is it just me, or did the art and the animation turn particularly ugly in the last few episodes? If it's true, I guess we have the pandemic to blame. PS. Also, the pictures in the end of each episode are the best thing about this series. If that actually happens, I'm going to be quite impressed. For some reason, harem manga or LNs tend to either go for the most boring heterosexual couple, or, even worse, for status quo endings.

It's such a weird feeling that I agree and disagree with something at the same time. On one hand, I'm pretty much a "storycuck" myself, and I kind of agree that there is a big number of VNs that would work better if they were linear. At the same time, I personally quite like having choices in VNs, as long as these choices aren't so confusing that I'd have to use a walkthrough. I quite often enjoy experimenting with the choices in VNs, trying to do things a bit differently to see if it makes any difference. Moreover, I'd say, a good system of choices can complement the story quite well. Take Fate, for example. This VN has a massive amounts of bad endings, and some choices that lead to these bad endings are pretty random, but that's exactly the point. It shows just how close to failure the characters always are, and makes the plot armor basically nonexistent. As a result, the reader feels that the route where they avoid death is just one of the many. The anime adaptations can't do that, for obvious reasons. PS. Most likely, AA and Danganronpa are indeed not VNs. I don't really have anything against having them on vndb though.

To be honest, one of the things Steam Prison did right was not giving a route to Fin. The other Mangagamer announcement seems cool though.

Nice! I played the fan-translation of the first (zeroth?) part soon after finishing the main game, and it was actually pretty good.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's what happened in that scene, and it was foreshadowing her route.