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Return from Death: I Kicked the Bucket and Now I’m Back at Square One With a Boyfriend Who Doesn’t Remember Me #1
死に戻りの魔法学校生活を、元恋人とプロローグから (※ただし好感度はゼロ)1
「会いたかった！」「申し訳ないが、人違いだろう」オリアナにとって公爵家嫡男のヴィンセントは優しく一途な、最愛の恋人だった。幸せな学校生活を送っていたが、十七歳の春に二人とも謎の死を迎えてしまう。――気がつくとオリアナは七歳の頃に巻き戻っていた。入学式に念願の再会を果たすが、ヴィンセントには前の人生の記憶がなかった。しかも、付き合っていたことをほら話だと思われてしまい、第一印象は最悪に……。それでもオリアナは決意していた。この人生では必ず彼を守り抜くと。彼が心配でなんとか傍に居続けようとがんばる女の子と、彼女が気になりながらも素直になれない男の子の、生きるか死ぬか二度目の魔法学校生活、スタート！
372 pages, Paperback
First published June 16, 2021
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October 12, 2021
Okay, so to be clear… this book is mainly a romance novel with fantasy elements. It takes place in a magic academy, but at least in this particular volume the romance overpowers the magic and fantasy. It's like Harry Potter if you cut down most of the magic and action scenes, and put relationship and friendship issues in their place. Oriana and Vincent used to be a couple, until she found him dead one day before succumbing to death herself and got thrown back in time to when she was only seven. When she finally gets to meet him again, she goes straight for lovey dovey mode right off the bat and inevitably creeps him out since he doesn't retain the same memories.
That being said, "back at square one" isn't exactly accurate either since Vincent falls in love with Oriana at first sight, which means he already likes her from the beginning. So this book deals with the issue of Oriana trying to prevent Vincent from dying again, while Vincent struggles against the image of him from the other timeline, who Oriana loved. This type of "me but not quite me" conflict is typically used in amnesia stories, so it's kind of refreshing to see it in a time reset story. Since Oriana does things differently in this timeline to ensure Vincent's safety, the story also deals with the possible butterfly effect. Things don't exactly play out the way they did in her previous life, eventually leading to a cliffhanger that puts Vincent in her shoes while also leaving a new clue that she didn't pick up before.
It sounds like we might learn about the mystery of their deaths in the next book, but as I said earlier, this particular volume is mainly about romance. The bittersweet youth with all the unrequited love, misunderstandings, and failure to notice how the other party might be feeling. There's very little world-building, seeing that the book takes place inside the magic academy and barely puts any focus on the magic or the lessons. That being said, the romance is pretty well-written with barely any bullying or toxicity involved. As long as you keep in mind that the book dedicates a large portion to Oriana and Vincent's relationship, it is quite an entertaining read.
That being said, "back at square one" isn't exactly accurate either since Vincent falls in love with Oriana at first sight, which means he already likes her from the beginning. So this book deals with the issue of Oriana trying to prevent Vincent from dying again, while Vincent struggles against the image of him from the other timeline, who Oriana loved. This type of "me but not quite me" conflict is typically used in amnesia stories, so it's kind of refreshing to see it in a time reset story. Since Oriana does things differently in this timeline to ensure Vincent's safety, the story also deals with the possible butterfly effect. Things don't exactly play out the way they did in her previous life, eventually leading to a cliffhanger that puts Vincent in her shoes while also leaving a new clue that she didn't pick up before.
It sounds like we might learn about the mystery of their deaths in the next book, but as I said earlier, this particular volume is mainly about romance. The bittersweet youth with all the unrequited love, misunderstandings, and failure to notice how the other party might be feeling. There's very little world-building, seeing that the book takes place inside the magic academy and barely puts any focus on the magic or the lessons. That being said, the romance is pretty well-written with barely any bullying or toxicity involved. As long as you keep in mind that the book dedicates a large portion to Oriana and Vincent's relationship, it is quite an entertaining read.
January 27, 2022
Ugh. Knew how that was going to end. Depressing. 3, I hope the next one is better, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2024
Picking this one up solely for the fact that I'm a sucker for reincarnation in-every-lifetime-I'll-find-you romance.
Sadly, I must report that even (one of) my favorite tropes couldn't redeem this. The writing/prose was bad to the point of actively detracting from the reading experience. Maybe it would work for someone with a stronger stomach for cringe, but alas, I am not God's strongest soldier.
The characters were flat, the main girl what's her face I've already forgotten her name most of all. She has zero personality traits other than "in love with Vince". C'mon, give me something more to work with. Also, how did they supposedly fall in love in their previous life? Why should I care about their relationship in this one? The writing simply didn't sell it at all. Also, the reasons for their miscommunication/conflicts were stupid as hell.
I read a couple chapters of the manga, and I think that medium serves the story much better because it skips the majority of Oriana's inane inner monologues. No one talks like that. The logic is not, in fact, logicking.
I can't be sure if the prose sounds ridiculously absurd and nonsensical because the writing was just plain bad, or if stuff got lost in translation/poor localization. Also, she's conveniently the daughter of a wealthy merchant and spoiled by her dad who buys her anything she wants... but then when the situation calls for it, she's not privileged enough to be considered an "elite" because she wasn't born a noble. Pick a lane, please.
This story is so unserious, but not even in a fun or entertaining way. Unfortunately. Because I was ready to like this if it hit the pining right.
Sadly, I must report that even (one of) my favorite tropes couldn't redeem this. The writing/prose was bad to the point of actively detracting from the reading experience. Maybe it would work for someone with a stronger stomach for cringe, but alas, I am not God's strongest soldier.
The characters were flat, the main girl what's her face I've already forgotten her name most of all. She has zero personality traits other than "in love with Vince". C'mon, give me something more to work with. Also, how did they supposedly fall in love in their previous life? Why should I care about their relationship in this one? The writing simply didn't sell it at all. Also, the reasons for their miscommunication/conflicts were stupid as hell.
I read a couple chapters of the manga, and I think that medium serves the story much better because it skips the majority of Oriana's inane inner monologues. No one talks like that. The logic is not, in fact, logicking.
I can't be sure if the prose sounds ridiculously absurd and nonsensical because the writing was just plain bad, or if stuff got lost in translation/poor localization. Also, she's conveniently the daughter of a wealthy merchant and spoiled by her dad who buys her anything she wants... but then when the situation calls for it, she's not privileged enough to be considered an "elite" because she wasn't born a noble. Pick a lane, please.
This story is so unserious, but not even in a fun or entertaining way. Unfortunately. Because I was ready to like this if it hit the pining right.
October 5, 2021
Oriana will save her man...mostly from himself
A couple quick nitpicks - yeah I found Oriana's constant I ADORE YOU comments annoying and the level of disparity in communicaiton between them was frustrating at times.
This story excelled however in the slow (okay very slow) build up in the background mystery of why Vincent originally died. It ramps up at the end, causing me to have some spoiler filled theories about "Vince" and his original actions.
The translation is smooth, with very few moments of "uh...what?" and a lot of style. The secondary charaters were all lively and I hope for them SO MUCH.
I'm looking forward to when volume 2 is available translated!!
A couple quick nitpicks - yeah I found Oriana's constant I ADORE YOU comments annoying and the level of disparity in communicaiton between them was frustrating at times.
This story excelled however in the slow (okay very slow) build up in the background mystery of why Vincent originally died. It ramps up at the end, causing me to have some spoiler filled theories about "Vince" and his original actions.
The translation is smooth, with very few moments of "uh...what?" and a lot of style. The secondary charaters were all lively and I hope for them SO MUCH.
I'm looking forward to when volume 2 is available translated!!
June 22, 2026
Ingatan untuk Menyelamatkanmu berkisah tentang Oriana dan Vincent yang merupakan sepasang kekasih. Keduanya saling mencintai dan menjalani kehidupan sekolah dengan bahagia. Tapi tanpa alasan yang diketahui keduanya mati bersamaan.
Oriana terbangun kembali diusia 7 tahun dengan ingatan kehidupan sebelumnya. Dikehidupan ini dia bertekad untuk melindungi Vincent dan mencegah kematian itu terjadi. Meski dikehidupan ini Vincent tidak mengingatnya karena tidak memiliki ingatan dari kehidupan sebelumnya, bagi Oriana itu tidak jadi masalah. Selama Vincent hidup itu cukup baginya.
Lalu sebenarnya apa yang menyebabkan kematian Vincent dikehidupan sebelumnya? Kenapa hanya Oriana yang mengingat kehidupan sebelumnya? Apakah Oriana dan Vincent juga akan menghadapi kematian dikehidupan ini?
_____
Suka banget kalau baca novel romance yang ceritanya tuh fresh dan unik! Ceritanya emang fokus ke kisah cinta Oriana dan Vincent, tapi latar belakangnya yang sekolah sihir dan kerajaan bikin ceritanya lebih menarik. Belum lagi tokoh-tokoh lainnya juga menarik dan cerita mereka juga bikin penasaran.
Aku suka ceritanya gak bertele-tele dan rahasia bahwa Oriana menjalani kehidupan kedua juga gak dibuat berlarut-larut.
Dinamika hubungan Oriana dan Vincent dikehidupan kedua ini juga bagus banget perkembangannya. Dari yang awalnya Oriana terlalu nempel, Vincent pun ngerasa risih dan dihantui sama sosok Vicent dikehidupan sebelumnya, sampai akhirnya keduanya bisa membuat batasan yang sehat dan perlahan-lahan membangun hubungannya kembali.
Aku juga suka pertemanan Oriana dengan tokoh-tokoh lainnya. Gimana mereka saling ada disaat-saat sulit maupun senang, saling mendukung satu sama lain.
Sepanjang baca aku bener-bener penasaran soal misteri dicerita ini. Coba cari-cari clue-nya. Kenapa Oriana dan Vincent mati? Kenapa cuma Oriana yang hidup lagi dan ingat kehidupan sebelumnya? Tapi begitu sampai ending bukannya terjawab malah nambah bingung dan makin bertanya-tanya! 😭
Pokoknya gak sabar banget nunggu volume 2&3 terbit! Kayanya misterinya bakalan dibahas di volume selanjutnya. Gak sabar juga nunggu adaptasi anime-nya! 😍
Kalau pengen baca novel romance yang gak gitu-gitu aja aku rekomen banget baca novel ini! 🫶🏻
Oriana terbangun kembali diusia 7 tahun dengan ingatan kehidupan sebelumnya. Dikehidupan ini dia bertekad untuk melindungi Vincent dan mencegah kematian itu terjadi. Meski dikehidupan ini Vincent tidak mengingatnya karena tidak memiliki ingatan dari kehidupan sebelumnya, bagi Oriana itu tidak jadi masalah. Selama Vincent hidup itu cukup baginya.
Lalu sebenarnya apa yang menyebabkan kematian Vincent dikehidupan sebelumnya? Kenapa hanya Oriana yang mengingat kehidupan sebelumnya? Apakah Oriana dan Vincent juga akan menghadapi kematian dikehidupan ini?
_____
Suka banget kalau baca novel romance yang ceritanya tuh fresh dan unik! Ceritanya emang fokus ke kisah cinta Oriana dan Vincent, tapi latar belakangnya yang sekolah sihir dan kerajaan bikin ceritanya lebih menarik. Belum lagi tokoh-tokoh lainnya juga menarik dan cerita mereka juga bikin penasaran.
Aku suka ceritanya gak bertele-tele dan rahasia bahwa Oriana menjalani kehidupan kedua juga gak dibuat berlarut-larut.
Dinamika hubungan Oriana dan Vincent dikehidupan kedua ini juga bagus banget perkembangannya. Dari yang awalnya Oriana terlalu nempel, Vincent pun ngerasa risih dan dihantui sama sosok Vicent dikehidupan sebelumnya, sampai akhirnya keduanya bisa membuat batasan yang sehat dan perlahan-lahan membangun hubungannya kembali.
Aku juga suka pertemanan Oriana dengan tokoh-tokoh lainnya. Gimana mereka saling ada disaat-saat sulit maupun senang, saling mendukung satu sama lain.
Sepanjang baca aku bener-bener penasaran soal misteri dicerita ini. Coba cari-cari clue-nya. Kenapa Oriana dan Vincent mati? Kenapa cuma Oriana yang hidup lagi dan ingat kehidupan sebelumnya? Tapi begitu sampai ending bukannya terjawab malah nambah bingung dan makin bertanya-tanya! 😭
Pokoknya gak sabar banget nunggu volume 2&3 terbit! Kayanya misterinya bakalan dibahas di volume selanjutnya. Gak sabar juga nunggu adaptasi anime-nya! 😍
Kalau pengen baca novel romance yang gak gitu-gitu aja aku rekomen banget baca novel ini! 🫶🏻
November 24, 2024
Interesting story, but the writing feels a bit shallow, and the casual misogyny isn't helping. I'm staying for the drama though.
June 3, 2026
--- Ingatan untuk Menyelamatkanmu 1-? ---
✏️ Gambar: Ok.
🎲 Penokohan: Ok.
📕 Plot: Ok.
╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯
Bukan berarti saya penggemar berat, tapi... yah, bisa dibilang saya sangat tertarik dengan LN shoujo Jepang apalagi yang jumlah volumenya pendek! Seperti buku ini! Setelah saya cari tahu, hanya berakhir dalam tiga volume! Mwahahhhahaa! (☆▽☆)
Kovernya manis sekali.
Judulnya juga keren sekali (di translate 100% dalam bahasa Indo! Saya suka itu! ^^)
Lalu lalu lalu apa lagi ya??? Hm!
Baca sinopsisnya langsung ya^^.
Awalnya saya mau menulis review setelah baca semua volumenya, tapi kurasa nanti saya akan update di bawah saja jika ada perubahan pendapat.
Membaca sinopsis, kupikir tokoh utama akan menyembunyikan hal ini. Tapi ternyata misteri ceritanya sudah dibeberkan setelah baru setengah buku. Kupikir ia akan merahasiakan plot utama ini, tapi ternyata tidak. Bagus juga ya, ini membawa angin segar pada apa yang akan terjadi berikutnya o w o (juga membawa angin pilu karena tiba-tiba ceritanya tidak happy-go-lucky seperti sebelumnya).
Kalimat di bukunya simpel, mudah dicerna dan dibayangkan. Cukup untuk bikin saya ikutan terbawa perasaan dan kadang ingin menjewer tokohnya yang memberikan sinyal ala-ala (si Oriblabla ini kadang bisa benar-benar bikin saya gagal paham. Cewek memang susah dimengerti ya... //Woiguskamujugacewekwoi //gusbukancewekkok //gusalien😇 /wat.
Kasihan sekali tokoh cowoknya juga. Karena saingan terbesarnya bukanlah pria lain melainkan sebenarnya... Bwahahhaha! XD
Karena awal ceritanya sudah seperti itu, saya jadi bertanya-tanya apa yang akan dibahas di vol 2 dan 3. Salah satu yang saya pikirkan adalah; apakah judul ini bisa bertahan? Maksudku... jika ingatan yang dibawa telah melindungi tokohnya di volume pertama, bukankah volume selanjutnya tidak cocok lagi disebut sebagai Ingatan untuk Menyelamatkanmu?
Ataukah ini akan menjadi Endless Summer Suzumiya Haruhi? Kalau begitu, saya ingin sesuatu yang jelas dibawa dari ingatan sebelumnya. Sebab satu-satunya yang saya tidak suka dari Endless Eight-nya Haruhi adalah kenyataan kalau hal-hal kecil yang melekat setiap episode menjadi rada nonexistent karena hanya satu hasil yang menjadi kenyataan (?). Ahem, apa bisa dimengerti?
Anyw ...
Huehehehehe saya suka sekali bagian akhir vol satu.
Sudah lama saya tidak bergidik saat membaca akhir buku misteri (sebenarnya tidak juga). Terlebih meski saya sudah duga arah ceritanya.
Oh ya, catatan kaki komik ini sangat pas (☆▽☆).
Sepertinya saya akan selalu memuji catatan kaki baik hati yang selalu menolong pembaca non awam dengan novel Jepang. Tapi jika dipikir lagi... ... ... ... ... ...ah tidak deh. Mungkin saya selalu merasa catatan kaki penting di novel karena biasanya tidak membaca novel Jepang. Atau karena terbuasa pada terjemahan novel Jepang dulu-dulu yang menyertakan informasi tentang tradisi orang Jepang. Mungkin begitu ya.
[8.5/10]
✏️ Gambar: Ok.
🎲 Penokohan: Ok.
📕 Plot: Ok.
╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯
Uhuy! Sebenarnya saya senang sekali saat melihat m&c! akhirnya menerbitkan LN shoujo! Yipiiee!!! (≧▽≦)✨
(((Sebenarnya sudah banyak LN shoujo yang pernah terbit, termasuk SenKoi. Tapi hey;;; maksud saya yang temanya seperti ini! Eh? Belum ada kan? Atau...?! Gyah!)))
Bukan berarti saya penggemar berat, tapi... yah, bisa dibilang saya sangat tertarik dengan LN shoujo Jepang apalagi yang jumlah volumenya pendek! Seperti buku ini! Setelah saya cari tahu, hanya berakhir dalam tiga volume! Mwahahhhahaa! (☆▽☆)
Kovernya manis sekali.
Judulnya juga keren sekali (di translate 100% dalam bahasa Indo! Saya suka itu! ^^)
Lalu lalu lalu apa lagi ya??? Hm!
Baca sinopsisnya langsung ya^^.
Awalnya saya mau menulis review setelah baca semua volumenya, tapi kurasa nanti saya akan update di bawah saja jika ada perubahan pendapat.
Membaca sinopsis, kupikir tokoh utama akan menyembunyikan hal ini. Tapi ternyata misteri ceritanya sudah dibeberkan setelah baru setengah buku. Kupikir ia akan merahasiakan plot utama ini, tapi ternyata tidak. Bagus juga ya, ini membawa angin segar pada apa yang akan terjadi berikutnya o w o (juga membawa angin pilu karena tiba-tiba ceritanya tidak happy-go-lucky seperti sebelumnya).
Kalimat di bukunya simpel, mudah dicerna dan dibayangkan. Cukup untuk bikin saya ikutan terbawa perasaan dan kadang ingin menjewer tokohnya yang memberikan sinyal ala-ala (si Oriblabla ini kadang bisa benar-benar bikin saya gagal paham. Cewek memang susah dimengerti ya... //Woiguskamujugacewekwoi //gusbukancewekkok //gusalien😇 /wat.
Kasihan sekali tokoh cowoknya juga. Karena saingan terbesarnya bukanlah pria lain melainkan sebenarnya... Bwahahhaha! XD
Karena awal ceritanya sudah seperti itu, saya jadi bertanya-tanya apa yang akan dibahas di vol 2 dan 3. Salah satu yang saya pikirkan adalah; apakah judul ini bisa bertahan? Maksudku... jika ingatan yang dibawa telah melindungi tokohnya di volume pertama, bukankah volume selanjutnya tidak cocok lagi disebut sebagai Ingatan untuk Menyelamatkanmu?
Ataukah ini akan menjadi Endless Summer Suzumiya Haruhi? Kalau begitu, saya ingin sesuatu yang jelas dibawa dari ingatan sebelumnya. Sebab satu-satunya yang saya tidak suka dari Endless Eight-nya Haruhi adalah kenyataan kalau hal-hal kecil yang melekat setiap episode menjadi rada nonexistent karena hanya satu hasil yang menjadi kenyataan (?). Ahem, apa bisa dimengerti?
Para tokoh sampingan yang seharusnya;; dan sebaiknya bahagia. YAAANAAAAAAAAA ಥ‿ಥ
Anyw ...
Huehehehehe saya suka sekali bagian akhir vol satu.
Sudah lama saya tidak bergidik saat membaca akhir buku misteri (sebenarnya tidak juga). Terlebih meski saya sudah duga arah ceritanya.
Oh ya, catatan kaki komik ini sangat pas (☆▽☆).
Sepertinya saya akan selalu memuji catatan kaki baik hati yang selalu menolong pembaca non awam dengan novel Jepang. Tapi jika dipikir lagi... ... ... ... ... ...ah tidak deh. Mungkin saya selalu merasa catatan kaki penting di novel karena biasanya tidak membaca novel Jepang. Atau karena terbuasa pada terjemahan novel Jepang dulu-dulu yang menyertakan informasi tentang tradisi orang Jepang. Mungkin begitu ya.
[8.5/10]
June 8, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.3
January 21, 2023
I was completely blindsided by this book. I thought it was going to be a light-hearted and comedic romance, but no, this was a far cry from lighthearted. In fact, this was the most suspenseful and angsty light novel I've ever read. There was some fluff and comedy, there was romance, indeed there was. In fact, it could be considered one of the most romantic tales of all, similar to Romeo and Juliet or The Cowherd and weaver girl . I somewhat predicted the ending but it still left me stunned and speechless. I refuse to believe that was the end. It must have been a deadly cliffhanger, yes, that's what it was.
The author's other work Hello, I am Witch had similar longing and slight self-pity themes, but nowhere near the level of this one. It did, however, have a very satisfying ending for the male and female lead so the chances of there being a book 2 with a happier ending is high. I will believe this to be truth.
The author's other work Hello, I am Witch had similar longing and slight self-pity themes, but nowhere near the level of this one. It did, however, have a very satisfying ending for the male and female lead so the chances of there being a book 2 with a happier ending is high. I will believe this to be truth.
February 3, 2022
This book was pretty much what you'd expect, although the ending pleasantly surprised me. Mainly a fantasy-setting romance, Return from Death was cute at times, cringey at times, but always strangely addictive. For instance: I stayed up until 3 am reading it because my library hold became available right as I laid down to sleep.
I don't even know what drew me into the story so thoroughly. Oriana is, quite frankly, a dislikable character; minimally developed, single-minded in her goals, and painfully focused on her first-life love, Vincent. I feel like in this book, it would've been helpful to see outside of Oriana's POV more often than we did. Seeing her through others' eyes would have created a nice juxtaposition between who she is in her mind, and how she is perceived by her peers.
Moving past whatever gripes I may have for this book, I can't deny that I read the whole thing and enjoyed my time doing so! Despite its flaws and shortcomings, it IS a cute (and somewhat intriguing) story with the potential to grow exponentially in future volumes. I'll keep an eye on it!
I don't even know what drew me into the story so thoroughly. Oriana is, quite frankly, a dislikable character; minimally developed, single-minded in her goals, and painfully focused on her first-life love, Vincent. I feel like in this book, it would've been helpful to see outside of Oriana's POV more often than we did. Seeing her through others' eyes would have created a nice juxtaposition between who she is in her mind, and how she is perceived by her peers.
Moving past whatever gripes I may have for this book, I can't deny that I read the whole thing and enjoyed my time doing so! Despite its flaws and shortcomings, it IS a cute (and somewhat intriguing) story with the potential to grow exponentially in future volumes. I'll keep an eye on it!
November 12, 2021
Oriana finds herself back in the past, shortly after the mysterious death of her boyfriend, Vincent. When she reunites with Vincent, she is surprised that he doesn't recognise her. Undeterred by this, she sticks close to him, determined to make sure he does not meet the same fate.
This is a very sweet story, of a young girl determined to change the fate of the person she loves, while said person, puts her at arm's length. Vincent struggles against the image/memory of the 'Vince' that Oriana fell in love with, dismissing her claims that she also likes Vincent, but despite everything, he finds himself falling in love with her, something he doesn't admit until the very end.
As the story progressed, with the ending that came to be, I had a suspicion that this was how it was going to end.
A very sweet (yet bitter sweet story), I really enjoyed this, and look forward to the next volume to see what happens next!
This is a very sweet story, of a young girl determined to change the fate of the person she loves, while said person, puts her at arm's length. Vincent struggles against the image/memory of the 'Vince' that Oriana fell in love with, dismissing her claims that she also likes Vincent, but despite everything, he finds himself falling in love with her, something he doesn't admit until the very end.
As the story progressed, with the ending that came to be, I had a suspicion that this was how it was going to end.
A very sweet (yet bitter sweet story), I really enjoyed this, and look forward to the next volume to see what happens next!
June 25, 2026
It has an interesting premise, and the ending was intriguing enough to make me curious about where the story could go next. Still, I had a somewhat mixed experience with this first volume.
Despite being a light novel, I found it surprisingly difficult to get through at times. I am not sure whether it was because of the translation or the author’s writing style, but the narration felt a little awkward and made it harder for me to fully sink into the story. Some parts also moved too quickly, especially when it came to the characters, so I did not feel as emotionally connected to them as I wanted to be.
Because this volume mostly feels like an introduction to the world and setup for what is coming next, it could get a bit slow and even boring in places. I briefly wondered whether this series simply was not for me. However, the ending gave me enough of a hook that I am willing to give it another try when volume two is available.
Despite being a light novel, I found it surprisingly difficult to get through at times. I am not sure whether it was because of the translation or the author’s writing style, but the narration felt a little awkward and made it harder for me to fully sink into the story. Some parts also moved too quickly, especially when it came to the characters, so I did not feel as emotionally connected to them as I wanted to be.
Because this volume mostly feels like an introduction to the world and setup for what is coming next, it could get a bit slow and even boring in places. I briefly wondered whether this series simply was not for me. However, the ending gave me enough of a hook that I am willing to give it another try when volume two is available.
February 7, 2023
Mutsuhana is so good in writing passionate, high sexual tension scenes that are so... Chaste, lol. Really, I love it. I also love how even though the premise sounds rather cheesy - a girl finding herself going back in time and deciding to save her boyfriend who died in the previous timeline - the way the idea was developed is lovely. Oriana, at first, seemed to be rather annoying, clinging to Vincent whom she's trying to protect. But over time we also got to see Vincent's POV, who of course felt uncomfortable having a girl unknown to him always sticking around and professing her love to him. Oriana later must also face the hard question whether it's Vincent in this timeline or the previous timeline that she loves. Not to mention the mystery of his death...
There should be books 2 & 3, now I wonder why they haven't been translated... PLEASE, THE CLIFFHANGER!!
There should be books 2 & 3, now I wonder why they haven't been translated... PLEASE, THE CLIFFHANGER!!
October 7, 2021
Love the non-toxic characters!
This is probably the first time I read a novel without toxic side characters in a story related to rebirth to the past. When FL was heartbroken, her classmates tried to cheer her up. When she and ML made up, they're very happy for her. I was so touched by their kindness because FL was busy chasing ML, and they still regarded her as a friend? that so kind of them! Even the girl who supposed to be her love rival that appeared for a moment knew some boundaries. She got my respect.
The ending ended in a cliffhanger but I I'm very satisfied with it in this volume because in previous timeline FL and ML died without knowing the cause of dead. So it makes sense for this volume to end in a cliffhanger.
This is probably the first time I read a novel without toxic side characters in a story related to rebirth to the past. When FL was heartbroken, her classmates tried to cheer her up. When she and ML made up, they're very happy for her. I was so touched by their kindness because FL was busy chasing ML, and they still regarded her as a friend? that so kind of them! Even the girl who supposed to be her love rival that appeared for a moment knew some boundaries. She got my respect.
The ending ended in a cliffhanger but I I'm very satisfied with it in this volume because in previous timeline FL and ML died without knowing the cause of dead. So it makes sense for this volume to end in a cliffhanger.
March 2, 2025
An engaging time loop story by Eiko Mutsuhana, I started reading this expecting a trope woven old story line, However, the author has a fresh look at the time loop storyline that holds the reader’s attention. This was original published in English in 2021 by Cross Infinite World. They were the publisher of the first two volumes of the LN series i English and I think that the 3rd volume was never published in translation. If so, this is a loss to LN readers. Seven Seas picked up the Manga version of the story and has announced 4 volumes so far to be released on a ~ quarterly basis.
I plan to continue with volume 2…
I plan to continue with volume 2…
February 17, 2026
I've read the manga 3 times!! It is that good. I've read so many reincarnation stories, but this one makes my heart ache, especially in the early chapters. The art in the manga is breathtaking. I was so curious about what would happen next, and wow, there is a light novel. I read some of the chapters that were already adapted in the manga to picture everything in my mind, and it was really a fun read. What a twist at the end though!! I didn't think it would turn out to be this trope, something like "7th time loop". I can't wait to read the other volume.
5 stars for the level of enjoyment and cuz I love tsundere Vincent so much, even though there is some annoying repetition of the descriptions.
Hope it gets an anime adaptation soon ^^
5 stars for the level of enjoyment and cuz I love tsundere Vincent so much, even though there is some annoying repetition of the descriptions.
Hope it gets an anime adaptation soon ^^
May 2, 2025
god everything about this was so wonderful. couldn’t get enough of it when i read the manga months ago and resigned myself to never hearing about this story again not knowing there’s a light novel and my god did it live up to all my expectations.
the mystery is balanced wonderfully with the relationships between the main cast of characters and the magical setting just feels like icing on the cake that aids the world building. seeing how oriana deals with her unthinkable fate keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you really just root for her.
loved this almost as much as the gorgeous manga adaptation and hope it gets animated well soon!
the mystery is balanced wonderfully with the relationships between the main cast of characters and the magical setting just feels like icing on the cake that aids the world building. seeing how oriana deals with her unthinkable fate keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you really just root for her.
loved this almost as much as the gorgeous manga adaptation and hope it gets animated well soon!
February 21, 2026
I picked this up because the anime adaptation is coming and I didn’t expect it to hurt this much. Okay, so this isn’t something wildly different from the usual reincarnation/rebirth and soulmate tropes, but honestly, Oriana’s pain really comes through. Even though she gets to rewind time, she’s still an emotionally unstable teenager when she loses Vince, and the writing made me feel her emotions deeply.
With that ending, I think this works as a solid opening volume. I’m really curious about the mystery behind what caused them to be reborn.
With that ending, I think this works as a solid opening volume. I’m really curious about the mystery behind what caused them to be reborn.
March 4, 2023
Loved everything about this book. It had the right amount of angst, and took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions! I legit teared up at sm,e parts hahaha I’m also curious who the murderer is
July 27, 2023
I read this as a manga at first, and then I was intrigued to read the light novel version. Honestly, I think I cried on every single chapter in this book. Every word just hits right into the chest for me. I do wish the illustrations are as good as the manga, but the story is just so good. I'm onto reading the 2nd book now. I do wish the 3rd book would get published soon, because I don't think I can have my heart torn into pieces like this. I need a happy ending to soothe this heart!!
October 22, 2023
Me gustó mucho la historia y el romance de Vincent y Oriana (son tan lindos).
La verdad, esperaba algo diferente, pero me sorprendieron algunos desarrollos. Estaría encantada si algún día hicieran la adaptación a anime. Pronto comenzaré la segunda parte, porque terminó con un cliffhanger tremendo XD
La verdad, esperaba algo diferente, pero me sorprendieron algunos desarrollos. Estaría encantada si algún día hicieran la adaptación a anime. Pronto comenzaré la segunda parte, porque terminó con un cliffhanger tremendo XD
March 23, 2024
I'm such a sucker for heart-ache, emotional romance novels. Mc is very clearly childish, which fits their ages, so it is understandable, although the constant confession and no boundaries displayed from FL make me want to jump into the novel to smack her into her senses. She is such an airhead I want to die from second-hand embarrassment. I love this dearly nonetheless.
July 29, 2025
I swear, this one got my attention because Oriana is a great protagonist.Her love and determination makes her story so fun.
As the story goes on, Vincent also grew a lot on me. They make an adorable couple.
Also, I love when authors have no problem inserting sexual innuendos about dumb teenagers not knowing how to deal with sex.
Eagerly waiting to read the next volume.
As the story goes on, Vincent also grew a lot on me. They make an adorable couple.
Also, I love when authors have no problem inserting sexual innuendos about dumb teenagers not knowing how to deal with sex.
Eagerly waiting to read the next volume.
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October 2, 2021
Fun and entertaining story
I really enjoyed reading this! The author created great characters, emotion, and world building. It made me crazy the story ends in a cliffhanger, so now I can’t wait for the next book! Please hurry!!!
I really enjoyed reading this! The author created great characters, emotion, and world building. It made me crazy the story ends in a cliffhanger, so now I can’t wait for the next book! Please hurry!!!
April 1, 2023
Cute and Thrilling
Despite taking place in a Magic School, and the main character experiencing "Return By Death," this story is wholly original, and the characters will keep you invested on every page.
Despite taking place in a Magic School, and the main character experiencing "Return By Death," this story is wholly original, and the characters will keep you invested on every page.
December 31, 2023
The light novel is cute, but honestly I think the manga adaption is better. It really has a calm, bittersweet tension that the novel doesn't quite capture- and that art is GORGEOUS. But I'm thankful that the author came up with the story so it could get that adaption!
August 8, 2025
i like the plot at the beginning. i teared up when I read this and the comic. but the ending is so anticlimactic. what's with this neverending loop?? i hope book 2 will let us know the secret behind this time loop.
October 4, 2021
DNF 60%
Romance? Likable love interest? I havent seen that yet
Romance? Likable love interest? I havent seen that yet
January 2, 2022
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A STANDALONE AND THIS IS NOT AND I NEED THE NEXT BOOK TO COME OUT ALREADY BECAUSE OF THAT CLIFFHANGER
February 6, 2022
Pretty good, but you can stuff your cliffhanger.
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