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The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel) #3
The Other World’s Books Depend on the Bean Counter (Light Novel), Vol. 3: Magic Research Exchange Plan
Seiichirou, a typical corporate slave, was mistakenly summoned to another world alongside a Holy Maiden. He met the handsome young knight, Aresh, and they began a physical relationship by necessity. However, over time they've become more like true lovers. Unable to face Aresh's deepening feelings, Seiichirou throws himself into his work. He's been appointed as a guide for a delegation led by a foreign kingdom's third prince. Just before the welcome party, the outfit Aresh prepared for Seiichirou sparks a huge argument. Days pass without reconciliation, and suddenly Aresh is approached with marriage talks! At the same time, the research team completes preparations for the magic spell to send Seiichirou and Yua back to Japan. What will the two of them choose to do
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First published September 30, 2021
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November 11, 2025
3.5⭐️
This last volume is almost an anticlimax. We’ve got foreign dignitaries visiting the country, which send Sei flying all over the place to make sure everything go smoothly. Although this plot isn’t bad per sé, I was disappointed because Aresh is absent in most of the book. I was actually thinking whether this is due to how two-dimensional Aresh is, and the author probably doesn’t know what more things to make up for Aresh to do.
Things also drag towards the ending. I’m quite surprised that the issue about Sei returning home is only resolved in the very last chapter. And instead of expanding the romantic part or Sei’s decision, we’ve got an epilogue that basically parades all the side characters with little effect. Afterwards there’s Norbert’s report that repeats all the events all over again, and Aresh’s story when he was summoned home. I was hoping to see Aresh & Sei’s adventure in Japan, but unfortunately there’s no such thing. 😪
Anyway, it has been an interesting series, but it could have been so much more.
This last volume is almost an anticlimax. We’ve got foreign dignitaries visiting the country, which send Sei flying all over the place to make sure everything go smoothly. Although this plot isn’t bad per sé, I was disappointed because Aresh is absent in most of the book. I was actually thinking whether this is due to how two-dimensional Aresh is, and the author probably doesn’t know what more things to make up for Aresh to do.
Things also drag towards the ending. I’m quite surprised that the issue about Sei returning home is only resolved in the very last chapter. And instead of expanding the romantic part or Sei’s decision, we’ve got an epilogue that basically parades all the side characters with little effect. Afterwards there’s Norbert’s report that repeats all the events all over again, and Aresh’s story when he was summoned home. I was hoping to see Aresh & Sei’s adventure in Japan, but unfortunately there’s no such thing. 😪
Anyway, it has been an interesting series, but it could have been so much more.
May 14, 2025
Finally! I finished this gem. Just because I am rating this a 4.5/5 🌟 doesn't mean that I did not love it. I think I throughly enjoyed it and the ending made me cry. I felt that Seiichirou's feelings really came through. I loved seeing the struggles they faced be finally resolved (be it, I feel it took too long, which is why I am giving it a lower rating than the first two, and that the politics really overpowered a lot of this volume.)
I do like how Seiichirou slowly learned within himself more and more that he does love and care for Aresh.
Aresh may be a little immature and grumpy, and Seiichirou is stubborn and grumpy, but Seiichirou really learned to ease off a little, mainly due to his adorable possessiveness and jealousy. Examples:
"No, I'm just here to take back my man."
"'You know, Aresh, I'm a greedy man.'
When Seiichirou stealthily took his hand, Aresh blinked for a moment to pure surprise.
'I want to have all of you.'"
Black hair, purple eyes, and a form that exuded masculinity. That was Seiichirou's man.
Seiichirou is not willing to let anyone else have his man, or even touch him. Aresh is his and his alone. His emotions evoked so much that as soon as he heard someone wanting to take him man, the workaholic sets aside his addiction to work to finally step up and go after his man, no questions asked and without hesitation. He is willing to say "no," on leaving Aresh and instead spend the rest of his life with him in this world that threatens to take his life every day, and instead hopes that together, they can soon travel through time and space —never to part.
Aresh, his spoiled, protective, and cutely selfish self that is filled with honest fear of Seiichirou leaving, was able set his selfishness aside and think of Seiichirou's feelings. Enough to sacrifice possibly not seeing him again.
I love love love Yua. The side characters are so beautiful. So much character development in Yua. She's a true hero. Her happiness made me tear up. 🥺💕 Go read this story. It's so beautiful and worth it.
The politics was draggy, but luckily not as repetitive as the other volumes. The world building is excellent and it really makes you feel like you're in this isekai.
I do like how Seiichirou slowly learned within himself more and more that he does love and care for Aresh.
Aresh may be a little immature and grumpy, and Seiichirou is stubborn and grumpy, but Seiichirou really learned to ease off a little, mainly due to his adorable possessiveness and jealousy. Examples:
"No, I'm just here to take back my man."
"'You know, Aresh, I'm a greedy man.'
When Seiichirou stealthily took his hand, Aresh blinked for a moment to pure surprise.
'I want to have all of you.'"
Black hair, purple eyes, and a form that exuded masculinity. That was Seiichirou's man.
Seiichirou is not willing to let anyone else have his man, or even touch him. Aresh is his and his alone. His emotions evoked so much that as soon as he heard someone wanting to take him man, the workaholic sets aside his addiction to work to finally step up and go after his man, no questions asked and without hesitation. He is willing to say "no," on leaving Aresh and instead spend the rest of his life with him in this world that threatens to take his life every day, and instead hopes that together, they can soon travel through time and space —never to part.
Aresh, his spoiled, protective, and cutely selfish self that is filled with honest fear of Seiichirou leaving, was able set his selfishness aside and think of Seiichirou's feelings. Enough to sacrifice possibly not seeing him again.
I love love love Yua. The side characters are so beautiful. So much character development in Yua. She's a true hero. Her happiness made me tear up. 🥺💕 Go read this story. It's so beautiful and worth it.
The politics was draggy, but luckily not as repetitive as the other volumes. The world building is excellent and it really makes you feel like you're in this isekai.
March 20, 2025
First up, beware: this is the last volume. I didn’t know it going in and wasn’t adequately prepared emotionally for it to end. It left me slightly upset despite the ending being good. But now you know and can read it accordingly.
Volume 3 of the light novel has a subtitle Magic Research Exchange Plan and that’s what the story is about with no side plots. An envoy arrives from a distant country to study Romany’s summoning magic. Seiichirou is roped in to guide the visitors, as the whole project is his idea. It’s about sending him and Yua, the Holy Maiden, back to their own world.
Leading the visitors is the country’s third prince, Lars, who shows great interest in Seiichirou. Not romantically though; he’s impressed by his efficiency and considers recruiting him to work for his country. Despite Seiichirou’s skills, the visit is a bit chaotic, as the group includes mages who are very excitable and have no patience for anything but magic. Seiichirou is kept busy and he doesn’t have enough time for his partner, Aresh.
Aresh has anticipated this though. For the welcoming party, he arranges a suitable attire for Seiichirou, complete with a brooch that declares he and Seiichirou are engaged. He just doesn’t think to inform Seiichirou about it. Seiichirou doesn’t take it well that Aresh does such a huge thing behind his back, as if he isn’t part of the relationship. A fight ensues and the pair doesn’t speak in days.
It doesn’t help that Aresh is summoned home by his parents. Lars is trying to arrange a marriage between his youngest sister and the youngest son of Idolark family. That’s Aresh. Seiichirou learns about this from other people and it adds to his upset. When he finally has a chance to ask Aresh about it, the other man goes into another huff. And then leaves to escort the envoy back to their country.
A weaker man might despair. Seiichirou isn’t one of those. He goes after his man. Matters are cleared between the two, including the biggest cause of upset for Aresh: Seiichirou returning to his own world.
This was a good book, but it read like another middle book and it came as a surprise that it ended. After all the hardships, the series deserved a stronger ending. The great magical feat of sending Seiichirou and Yua back was solved rather fast with a time jump. It left the reader to wish that at least some of it had been made into another volume, maybe about the days leading up to the reverse summoning. There could’ve been lot of drama about it, and we could’ve finally witnessed Seiichirou and Aresh settle into a happy life together. Seiichirou opened about his feelings only in the last chapter and I would’ve loved to read more about that. Even the epilogue was more about general story than the two of them.
After the epilogue there were two extras, one from Norbert’s point of view as he reports to the king, and another from Aresh’s, which explains his point of view about the spat. In the afterword, the author admits that some storylines were left open, but didn’t promise more stories. I don’t really need those; only the bit that was missing from this one. But it was a sweet story as it was, with some spice, and I’m happy with where the men ended up.
Volume 3 of the light novel has a subtitle Magic Research Exchange Plan and that’s what the story is about with no side plots. An envoy arrives from a distant country to study Romany’s summoning magic. Seiichirou is roped in to guide the visitors, as the whole project is his idea. It’s about sending him and Yua, the Holy Maiden, back to their own world.
Leading the visitors is the country’s third prince, Lars, who shows great interest in Seiichirou. Not romantically though; he’s impressed by his efficiency and considers recruiting him to work for his country. Despite Seiichirou’s skills, the visit is a bit chaotic, as the group includes mages who are very excitable and have no patience for anything but magic. Seiichirou is kept busy and he doesn’t have enough time for his partner, Aresh.
Aresh has anticipated this though. For the welcoming party, he arranges a suitable attire for Seiichirou, complete with a brooch that declares he and Seiichirou are engaged. He just doesn’t think to inform Seiichirou about it. Seiichirou doesn’t take it well that Aresh does such a huge thing behind his back, as if he isn’t part of the relationship. A fight ensues and the pair doesn’t speak in days.
It doesn’t help that Aresh is summoned home by his parents. Lars is trying to arrange a marriage between his youngest sister and the youngest son of Idolark family. That’s Aresh. Seiichirou learns about this from other people and it adds to his upset. When he finally has a chance to ask Aresh about it, the other man goes into another huff. And then leaves to escort the envoy back to their country.
A weaker man might despair. Seiichirou isn’t one of those. He goes after his man. Matters are cleared between the two, including the biggest cause of upset for Aresh: Seiichirou returning to his own world.
This was a good book, but it read like another middle book and it came as a surprise that it ended. After all the hardships, the series deserved a stronger ending. The great magical feat of sending Seiichirou and Yua back was solved rather fast with a time jump. It left the reader to wish that at least some of it had been made into another volume, maybe about the days leading up to the reverse summoning. There could’ve been lot of drama about it, and we could’ve finally witnessed Seiichirou and Aresh settle into a happy life together. Seiichirou opened about his feelings only in the last chapter and I would’ve loved to read more about that. Even the epilogue was more about general story than the two of them.
After the epilogue there were two extras, one from Norbert’s point of view as he reports to the king, and another from Aresh’s, which explains his point of view about the spat. In the afterword, the author admits that some storylines were left open, but didn’t promise more stories. I don’t really need those; only the bit that was missing from this one. But it was a sweet story as it was, with some spice, and I’m happy with where the men ended up.
September 27, 2025
I liked the conclusion to this isekai series, but I'm not fond of the writing style at all. It made difficult for me to connect with the characters. For me this is a story that works better in manga format because we see the characters actually doing and feeling things, we aren't told in a weird (for me) way like in the novel. I don't know if the translation have a factor in the way the writing style feels for me, but I think it didn't help either.
March 22, 2025
No podría haber pedido final más perfecto.
Un libro con todos los personajes que se han ido presentando a lo largo de estas novelas, y unos nuevos personajes que le agregaron más chispas a la historia.
Este libro tiene un poco de drama, y amé que esto lleva a que Sei tome una actitud bien bichota jajaja La historia no da descanso y no es sorpresa que leí esto casi de corrido. Debí tomarme más tiempo en leerla novela porque ahora estoy con pena gótica jajaja
Espero que con el manga (que sigue saliendo) y el anuncio del anime más gente conozca estas novelas, y que la autora quiera darnos mini historias. Por ahora, quedo más que feliz con el final de Sei y Aresh.
(Camile, viejo lobo atrevido jajaja que manera de reír con su último intento)
Un libro con todos los personajes que se han ido presentando a lo largo de estas novelas, y unos nuevos personajes que le agregaron más chispas a la historia.
Este libro tiene un poco de drama, y amé que esto lleva a que Sei tome una actitud bien bichota jajaja La historia no da descanso y no es sorpresa que leí esto casi de corrido. Debí tomarme más tiempo en leerla novela porque ahora estoy con pena gótica jajaja
Espero que con el manga (que sigue saliendo) y el anuncio del anime más gente conozca estas novelas, y que la autora quiera darnos mini historias. Por ahora, quedo más que feliz con el final de Sei y Aresh.
(Camile, viejo lobo atrevido jajaja que manera de reír con su último intento)
March 29, 2025
Ultimately I have mixed feelings about these light novels -- I think I prefer the manga adaptation. There's a lot of funny and heartwarming stuff in these books that I enjoyed, but I think the prose style is dry and sucks a lot of the joy out of what is a pretty silly story. Whereas the manga adaptation brings a lot more of that joy out.
December 18, 2025
Romance doesn't feature enough!! Too much bureaucracy!! Also, the relationship comes on too suddenly from this lack of attention.
But, still. Fun stuff. I like the ship. I love a grump reluctantly accepting the stifling love of someone far too gung-ho/overprotective/emotional/lovey-dovey (ie: Scum Villain vibes).
Overall, I liked the ending, I liked the romance aspects in this one a lot (however brief), and I'm impressed with the world-building in this series. Honestly I'm surprised by the amount of world-building that has gone into this, and the attention to detail regarding the inner workings of the palace and the magic system in general. It's not completely out-there or super in-depth, but it's definitely more than you'd expect from your typical isekai romance/fantasy BL.
I will say, though, I fully skipped Norbert's reports this time, after having skimmed them the second time, since it's pretty much just a recap. And I mostly glazed over all the worldbuilding and formal palace talk.
Notes (spoilers!!):
- Ooh, I love the new issue that arises with the possibility of Seiichirou going home. From where I'm standing, I can't see a reason why he'd want to go back--aside from his magical sickness business, I guess--but I know there's gonna be some fun drama.
- Norbert joking about how Sei must be scared of Aresh if he's so aware of his eating schedule hahaha. I mean, yes, but also, the situation is much more complex than you realize child. Sei is basically getting manhandled by an obsessive worrywart and can't breathe on his own (literally...), dude needs a break.
- With this priest guy, I get the feeling we just met one of Aresh's older brothers.
- Aresh's underling, Orjef, literally said it best: "Aresh's behavior toward the otherworlder went well beyond any normal standards of overprotectiveness."
- OHH WOAH OKAY just the prime minister casually coming on to the main character. Honestly I kind of like Camile; there's something so suave and dangerous about him, and I like that he respects our MC. Although I see that I may have misunderstood that respect, to a certain extent...
- kyaaaaaaa!!!! That love letter got me squealing like a dork!
- STOPPPPP NOT SIEGVOLD ALSO TRYING TO TAKE CARE OF SEIICHIROU. ARESH IS GONNA FLIP IF HE SEES HIS OWN BROTHER BABY-GIRLING HIS BOYFRIEND.
OOOOOOH AND HE INSISTS ON USING SEIICHIROU'S FIRST NAME. ARESH REALLY IS GONNA FLIP.
- Omgggg this grumpy bumpkin is worried about Aresh on his missionnnnn hehehehe. That's so cute. I figured we'd get some romantic advancements once Aresh got hurt or something on duty. And you know what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
- Okay first of all, Ist giving Sei tongue while he's unconscious is crazy. I understand the reason why, but that's still crazy. AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE ARESH'S BROTHER (status still unconfirmed but so, so obvious) IS ABOUT TO MAKE OUT WITH HIM??!
- The man looked so sinister that Siegvold unconsciously held Seiichirou closer to his chest, as if to protect him but as he did this, the man in black erupted with a magic power that could only be described as homicidal.
LET'S FUXKIN GOOOOOOOOOOO--
- Bruh, Siegvold was fully ready to go to pound town with the unconscious Seiichirou.
- Love love love Seiichirou waking up just to state how relieved he is that Aresh made it back. CUTE!
- Awww I actually love this, Seiichirou realizing that not taking care of himself is a detriment to Aresh's health as well. This is what's finally going to get him to be more considerate, I just know it. If you can't do it for yourself... do it for HIM! 😭
- The surly doctor might be my favorite character hahahha. "This isn't a love hotel." "You two should go home before you start flirting with each other."
- Oh we got some DEVELOPMENT happening. Seiichirou was pretty much throwing himself at Aresh, saying he'll pay Aresh back however he wants (wink wink), and all Aresh says is that he wants Seiichirou to be more casual with him (because he got jealous of how Seiichirou spoke to a ten year-old. AND SEIICHIROU FOUND THAT CUTE.
- "Their first lovers' quarrel" hahahaha! Honestly, valid concerns. It is very important to establish how often a couple will do the deed, mhm.
- Sei's letters at the end are such a cute addition!! No wonder Aresh was such a softie when he got back from his mission, even though Sei had put himself in danger again.
- Soooo much nonsense about the foreign delegates or whatever they are. However, it is funny when they presume that Seiichirou's over-zealous betrothed is Siegveld because of the purple he wears.
(Still confused why Seigveld hasn't been confirmed as Aresh's brother??)
- Aresh is allegedly engaged to a foreign princess, and Seiichirou is quietly heartbroken over this? The two had an argument right before this information was revealed to Seiichirou, and due to some familial complications that have occupied Aresh's time, the two of them haven't been able to talk, thus leading to some miscommunications and d r a m a.
- Seiichirou referring to himself as a slave to love?? Girl???
- When Norbert imagined what it would be like to have a romantic partner with such a cold and dispassionate attitude...he would probably conclude that the other person did not love him. In that sense, Aresh had nerves of steel.
What a funny way of putting that. He's so right though. Aresh is the real trooper for putting up with Seiichirou, lowkey.
- Damn, bro, now Aresh is leaving the country after their second fight?? If you can call Seiichirou getting angry and walking out on a bewildered Aresh a fight.
- I actually love the fact that Seiichirou and Aresh are having relationship issues, because that will make it easier for Seiichirou to go through with returning home, and that would be such a climactic scene for him to choose to stay at the last second.
- "I'm just here to take back my man.
LET'S GO, SEIICHIROOOOOU!! A LITTLE LOUDER FOR THE NON-BELIEVERS IN THE BACK.
Obsessed with a character that may not seem as infatuated as their partner but will raise hell and high water for them in the face of conflict.
- Waiiiitt their reunion was super fucking cute, and then they deadass make love so wholesomely while also being horny little bastards so in love with each other. And Seiichirou talking about why he loves Aresh, and how could he not?
Aahghgahhllllllksjdjfjskd--
- Not a bad ending. I'm surprised Seiichirou fully decided to stay, and I feel like his rationalization wasn't entirely put forth, but we do understand his reasoning, at least.
- Literally every time Seiichirou shows any kind of stake in this relationship, I squeal like a little girl. Protects Aresh, shows any jealousy or concern or endearment, flirts with Aresh. I fold every time.
For instance, Seiichirou straightforwardly telling the Prime Minister that he cannot come with them to the mortal world, by saying: "I'll have to ask you to refrain from joining our honeymoon."
But, still. Fun stuff. I like the ship. I love a grump reluctantly accepting the stifling love of someone far too gung-ho/overprotective/emotional/lovey-dovey (ie: Scum Villain vibes).
Overall, I liked the ending, I liked the romance aspects in this one a lot (however brief), and I'm impressed with the world-building in this series. Honestly I'm surprised by the amount of world-building that has gone into this, and the attention to detail regarding the inner workings of the palace and the magic system in general. It's not completely out-there or super in-depth, but it's definitely more than you'd expect from your typical isekai romance/fantasy BL.
I will say, though, I fully skipped Norbert's reports this time, after having skimmed them the second time, since it's pretty much just a recap. And I mostly glazed over all the worldbuilding and formal palace talk.
Notes (spoilers!!):
- Ooh, I love the new issue that arises with the possibility of Seiichirou going home. From where I'm standing, I can't see a reason why he'd want to go back--aside from his magical sickness business, I guess--but I know there's gonna be some fun drama.
- Norbert joking about how Sei must be scared of Aresh if he's so aware of his eating schedule hahaha. I mean, yes, but also, the situation is much more complex than you realize child. Sei is basically getting manhandled by an obsessive worrywart and can't breathe on his own (literally...), dude needs a break.
- With this priest guy, I get the feeling we just met one of Aresh's older brothers.
- Aresh's underling, Orjef, literally said it best: "Aresh's behavior toward the otherworlder went well beyond any normal standards of overprotectiveness."
- OHH WOAH OKAY just the prime minister casually coming on to the main character. Honestly I kind of like Camile; there's something so suave and dangerous about him, and I like that he respects our MC. Although I see that I may have misunderstood that respect, to a certain extent...
- kyaaaaaaa!!!! That love letter got me squealing like a dork!
- STOPPPPP NOT SIEGVOLD ALSO TRYING TO TAKE CARE OF SEIICHIROU. ARESH IS GONNA FLIP IF HE SEES HIS OWN BROTHER BABY-GIRLING HIS BOYFRIEND.
OOOOOOH AND HE INSISTS ON USING SEIICHIROU'S FIRST NAME. ARESH REALLY IS GONNA FLIP.
- Omgggg this grumpy bumpkin is worried about Aresh on his missionnnnn hehehehe. That's so cute. I figured we'd get some romantic advancements once Aresh got hurt or something on duty. And you know what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
- Okay first of all, Ist giving Sei tongue while he's unconscious is crazy. I understand the reason why, but that's still crazy. AND NOW IT LOOKS LIKE ARESH'S BROTHER (status still unconfirmed but so, so obvious) IS ABOUT TO MAKE OUT WITH HIM??!
- The man looked so sinister that Siegvold unconsciously held Seiichirou closer to his chest, as if to protect him but as he did this, the man in black erupted with a magic power that could only be described as homicidal.
LET'S FUXKIN GOOOOOOOOOOO--
- Bruh, Siegvold was fully ready to go to pound town with the unconscious Seiichirou.
- Love love love Seiichirou waking up just to state how relieved he is that Aresh made it back. CUTE!
- Awww I actually love this, Seiichirou realizing that not taking care of himself is a detriment to Aresh's health as well. This is what's finally going to get him to be more considerate, I just know it. If you can't do it for yourself... do it for HIM! 😭
- The surly doctor might be my favorite character hahahha. "This isn't a love hotel." "You two should go home before you start flirting with each other."
- Oh we got some DEVELOPMENT happening. Seiichirou was pretty much throwing himself at Aresh, saying he'll pay Aresh back however he wants (wink wink), and all Aresh says is that he wants Seiichirou to be more casual with him (because he got jealous of how Seiichirou spoke to a ten year-old. AND SEIICHIROU FOUND THAT CUTE.
- "Their first lovers' quarrel" hahahaha! Honestly, valid concerns. It is very important to establish how often a couple will do the deed, mhm.
- Sei's letters at the end are such a cute addition!! No wonder Aresh was such a softie when he got back from his mission, even though Sei had put himself in danger again.
- Soooo much nonsense about the foreign delegates or whatever they are. However, it is funny when they presume that Seiichirou's over-zealous betrothed is Siegveld because of the purple he wears.
(Still confused why Seigveld hasn't been confirmed as Aresh's brother??)
- Aresh is allegedly engaged to a foreign princess, and Seiichirou is quietly heartbroken over this? The two had an argument right before this information was revealed to Seiichirou, and due to some familial complications that have occupied Aresh's time, the two of them haven't been able to talk, thus leading to some miscommunications and d r a m a.
- Seiichirou referring to himself as a slave to love?? Girl???
- When Norbert imagined what it would be like to have a romantic partner with such a cold and dispassionate attitude...he would probably conclude that the other person did not love him. In that sense, Aresh had nerves of steel.
What a funny way of putting that. He's so right though. Aresh is the real trooper for putting up with Seiichirou, lowkey.
- Damn, bro, now Aresh is leaving the country after their second fight?? If you can call Seiichirou getting angry and walking out on a bewildered Aresh a fight.
- I actually love the fact that Seiichirou and Aresh are having relationship issues, because that will make it easier for Seiichirou to go through with returning home, and that would be such a climactic scene for him to choose to stay at the last second.
- "I'm just here to take back my man.
LET'S GO, SEIICHIROOOOOU!! A LITTLE LOUDER FOR THE NON-BELIEVERS IN THE BACK.
Obsessed with a character that may not seem as infatuated as their partner but will raise hell and high water for them in the face of conflict.
- Waiiiitt their reunion was super fucking cute, and then they deadass make love so wholesomely while also being horny little bastards so in love with each other. And Seiichirou talking about why he loves Aresh, and how could he not?
Aahghgahhllllllksjdjfjskd--
- Not a bad ending. I'm surprised Seiichirou fully decided to stay, and I feel like his rationalization wasn't entirely put forth, but we do understand his reasoning, at least.
- Literally every time Seiichirou shows any kind of stake in this relationship, I squeal like a little girl. Protects Aresh, shows any jealousy or concern or endearment, flirts with Aresh. I fold every time.
For instance, Seiichirou straightforwardly telling the Prime Minister that he cannot come with them to the mortal world, by saying: "I'll have to ask you to refrain from joining our honeymoon."
May 4, 2025
I'm still a little annoyed that Kondou's first confession wasn't actually shown or described, but I suppose it's because it was a bit difficult to convey the proper emotional impact of a halfhearted romance. Because at that point, Kondou and Aresh were both still operating under the assumption that Kondou was working incredibly hard to build a pathway back to his original world.
Which meant leaving Aresh behind.
As a whole, the light novels are more from Kondou's perspective, which I do hope the manga addresses a little - it can, at least, do some of that work by showing expressions Kondou isn't describing. Kondou intentionally closing off so many of his own feelings so he doesn't have to deal with them makes a lot of sense, but also leaves the narrative a little bit on the dry side. Like one of the other characters muses at one point, it must be really difficult for Aresh to be head over heels for someone who's consistently maintaining such a chilly shield, making the whole thing feel one-sided, even after they officially get together.
Again, Aresh is...off the page for a lot of this volume. He does make up for it when he's present, and I appreciated the bonus story from his perspective, showing him meeting with his parents and having them accept his relationship with Kondou. I also very much liked his motivations for rushing off to the other kingdom, and even entertaining the idea of an engagement to a foreign princess.
That whole thing was a little bit silly...you're really going to give Kondou 15 rivals and Aresh zero, by making his political engagement be to a literal 3 year old? The idea behind it was good - a royal family that was trying to find a way for their sickly, less politically desirable youngest child to find a haven in another country, which ultimately led to vastly improved (and non-marriage-anchored) relations between the two nations. But Aresh just gets the short end of the stick so much throughout this series, which kind of bums me out because he was my absolute favorite in the manga.
His relationship with Kondou does get much more balanced and much more mutual, finally, in the conclusion, with Kondou showing an uncharacteristic level of jealousy, longing, and aggressive interest in maintaining their connection. After all, he'd never told Aresh he didn't want to get engaged. He'd just...wanted Aresh to actually ask him before secretly announcing it to everyone...
I get Aresh's hurt, and I wish that'd been shown a little bit better. There are some hints of it, with him reacting badly because Kondou won't actually come out and say that he wants to stay there with him once the reversal spell has been created. But in true selfless Aresh fashion, he just plunged forward with the expectation that Kondou would 100% choose to leave him, but he might come back if there was an established travel route between the worlds.
It's interesting to make that route extremely difficult and expensive to send people through...with Kondou making a decision that leaves that possibility open but prioritizes his happiness with Aresh (and with his job in this kingdom). I do have some questions, like Aresh's safety back in modern day Japan...would he experience the same kind of sickness as Kondou, but in reverse, with the air completely empty of the magic that runs through his veins? But we don't get that far.
I was very surprised by the end of Norbert's bonus chapter, with him wanting to go to the other world to see what it's like - that seems like a fantastic spinoff, actually, because he has the charm and good luck to do really well there. I also liked the funny reveal that all those official reports he was supposedly writing about Kondou were really just his biological dad (the king)'s way of getting his adopted-out son to write him letters. Cute. There are some interesting things about family complexities in this series.
This volume did feel a little rushed to me, with the pacing of Yua's and Kondou's trip to the other kingdom feeling massively out of place with the rest of the storyline. Why would they spend an entire week panicking about Ist being even in the same room with other sorcerers, and then pack him off with basically zero guards to the heart of that country? How would they send the Holy Maiden to another country without like, half of the Second Royal Order there to protect her, or even without the Prime Minister or another high-ranking noble (Aresh's sister hardly counts) to smooth the international relations?
I wonder if that's how it was originally supposed to go, or if the author's health (mentioned in the end notes) caused some of that to compress down a little more. But it did also show how rash and emotional Kondou can be when his heart really is on the line, and when he thinks he's losing something - someone - as important to him as Aresh.
Overall...was this in my absolute top favorite series? I don't know. I think the manga still might be up there, if it takes its time and adapts everything as effectively as I hope it will. I did enjoy the light novels and still really love the whole concept behind it, and even with its flaws, this volume was a lot stronger than the previous one.
Which meant leaving Aresh behind.
As a whole, the light novels are more from Kondou's perspective, which I do hope the manga addresses a little - it can, at least, do some of that work by showing expressions Kondou isn't describing. Kondou intentionally closing off so many of his own feelings so he doesn't have to deal with them makes a lot of sense, but also leaves the narrative a little bit on the dry side. Like one of the other characters muses at one point, it must be really difficult for Aresh to be head over heels for someone who's consistently maintaining such a chilly shield, making the whole thing feel one-sided, even after they officially get together.
Again, Aresh is...off the page for a lot of this volume. He does make up for it when he's present, and I appreciated the bonus story from his perspective, showing him meeting with his parents and having them accept his relationship with Kondou. I also very much liked his motivations for rushing off to the other kingdom, and even entertaining the idea of an engagement to a foreign princess.
That whole thing was a little bit silly...you're really going to give Kondou 15 rivals and Aresh zero, by making his political engagement be to a literal 3 year old? The idea behind it was good - a royal family that was trying to find a way for their sickly, less politically desirable youngest child to find a haven in another country, which ultimately led to vastly improved (and non-marriage-anchored) relations between the two nations. But Aresh just gets the short end of the stick so much throughout this series, which kind of bums me out because he was my absolute favorite in the manga.
His relationship with Kondou does get much more balanced and much more mutual, finally, in the conclusion, with Kondou showing an uncharacteristic level of jealousy, longing, and aggressive interest in maintaining their connection. After all, he'd never told Aresh he didn't want to get engaged. He'd just...wanted Aresh to actually ask him before secretly announcing it to everyone...
I get Aresh's hurt, and I wish that'd been shown a little bit better. There are some hints of it, with him reacting badly because Kondou won't actually come out and say that he wants to stay there with him once the reversal spell has been created. But in true selfless Aresh fashion, he just plunged forward with the expectation that Kondou would 100% choose to leave him, but he might come back if there was an established travel route between the worlds.
It's interesting to make that route extremely difficult and expensive to send people through...with Kondou making a decision that leaves that possibility open but prioritizes his happiness with Aresh (and with his job in this kingdom). I do have some questions, like Aresh's safety back in modern day Japan...would he experience the same kind of sickness as Kondou, but in reverse, with the air completely empty of the magic that runs through his veins? But we don't get that far.
I was very surprised by the end of Norbert's bonus chapter, with him wanting to go to the other world to see what it's like - that seems like a fantastic spinoff, actually, because he has the charm and good luck to do really well there. I also liked the funny reveal that all those official reports he was supposedly writing about Kondou were really just his biological dad (the king)'s way of getting his adopted-out son to write him letters. Cute. There are some interesting things about family complexities in this series.
This volume did feel a little rushed to me, with the pacing of Yua's and Kondou's trip to the other kingdom feeling massively out of place with the rest of the storyline. Why would they spend an entire week panicking about Ist being even in the same room with other sorcerers, and then pack him off with basically zero guards to the heart of that country? How would they send the Holy Maiden to another country without like, half of the Second Royal Order there to protect her, or even without the Prime Minister or another high-ranking noble (Aresh's sister hardly counts) to smooth the international relations?
I wonder if that's how it was originally supposed to go, or if the author's health (mentioned in the end notes) caused some of that to compress down a little more. But it did also show how rash and emotional Kondou can be when his heart really is on the line, and when he thinks he's losing something - someone - as important to him as Aresh.
Overall...was this in my absolute top favorite series? I don't know. I think the manga still might be up there, if it takes its time and adapts everything as effectively as I hope it will. I did enjoy the light novels and still really love the whole concept behind it, and even with its flaws, this volume was a lot stronger than the previous one.
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May 27, 2025and that’s a wrap 😭😭😭 the ending was a bit rushed, but i’ll miss these characters so bad. at least there’s more manga and the anime to look forward to
March 23, 2025
This is the final volume, and I'm sad to see the series go. There were definitely a few more things that could've been expanded upon - the author admits this in their afterword - but the big things do get tied up neatly, if a bit too quickly, by the end of the volume.
I know one of the criticisms of the series overall is how it sometimes feels like Seiichirou isn't as invested in the relationship as Aresh seems to be. A lot of the conflicts arise from stilted communication, of course - because what can you expect between a man from a highly reserved culture and a man who isn't good at communicating in general? But it's never malicious, and their misunderstandings come from a place of wanting to protect and wanting the best for the other person. And I'm happy to report that Seiichirou does quite a few big gestures here out of his own initiative - once he gets over his stubbornness - so the relationship doesn't come across as one-sided anymore.
However, as I mentioned above, some of the hanging conflicts get resolved a little too quickly, such as the issue of how to get Seiichirou and Yua back to Japan, and their decisions on whether to stay or to leave. A lot of space is dedicated to the foreign dignitaries and their visit to the kingdom, which was still interesting to me and that plotline was still connected to the big conflict of the volume, but perhaps the volume could've either been longer or been split into two to prevent how seemingly rushed the conclusion is. Another thing is that there is, once again, a portion of the volume where Seiichirou and Aresh aren't together. I came away from the series happy but also feeling a little bit like I was shortchanged when it came to the romance...
As much as I enjoyed the series overall, I just want more of it. It's pretty obvious that the author has spent some time thinking of how this fantasy world works, and with only three volumes in the series I think you're left craving for more of both the worldbuilding and the romance. There are still so many things about this fantasy world to be curious about. The relative short length of the series does a disservice to the more logistics-based subplots (Seiichirou's daily life at work) and the romantic subplots (Seiichirou and Aresh's relationship, and also Yurius and Yua's relationship to a certain extent).
But I do respect that the author had faced health issues while writing this conclusive volume, and so side stories had to be shelved. It's still very much worth the read, and I also suggest reading the manga series!
(Also let me just say that it's still funny to me how Seiichirou is the Mary Sue in this series and not Yua. How many men will Seiichirou charm via the power of his work efficiency?)
I know one of the criticisms of the series overall is how it sometimes feels like Seiichirou isn't as invested in the relationship as Aresh seems to be. A lot of the conflicts arise from stilted communication, of course - because what can you expect between a man from a highly reserved culture and a man who isn't good at communicating in general? But it's never malicious, and their misunderstandings come from a place of wanting to protect and wanting the best for the other person. And I'm happy to report that Seiichirou does quite a few big gestures here out of his own initiative - once he gets over his stubbornness - so the relationship doesn't come across as one-sided anymore.
However, as I mentioned above, some of the hanging conflicts get resolved a little too quickly, such as the issue of how to get Seiichirou and Yua back to Japan, and their decisions on whether to stay or to leave. A lot of space is dedicated to the foreign dignitaries and their visit to the kingdom, which was still interesting to me and that plotline was still connected to the big conflict of the volume, but perhaps the volume could've either been longer or been split into two to prevent how seemingly rushed the conclusion is. Another thing is that there is, once again, a portion of the volume where Seiichirou and Aresh aren't together. I came away from the series happy but also feeling a little bit like I was shortchanged when it came to the romance...
As much as I enjoyed the series overall, I just want more of it. It's pretty obvious that the author has spent some time thinking of how this fantasy world works, and with only three volumes in the series I think you're left craving for more of both the worldbuilding and the romance. There are still so many things about this fantasy world to be curious about. The relative short length of the series does a disservice to the more logistics-based subplots (Seiichirou's daily life at work) and the romantic subplots (Seiichirou and Aresh's relationship, and also Yurius and Yua's relationship to a certain extent).
But I do respect that the author had faced health issues while writing this conclusive volume, and so side stories had to be shelved. It's still very much worth the read, and I also suggest reading the manga series!
(Also let me just say that it's still funny to me how Seiichirou is the Mary Sue in this series and not Yua. How many men will Seiichirou charm via the power of his work efficiency?)
March 31, 2025
In the conclusion to this isekai trilogy, former salaryman Seichirou Kondou is settling into living with his romantic partner, Aresh Indolark, Commander of the Third Royal Order. But just as he's learning to cut down somewhat on his workaholic nature at Romany's royal accounting department, the Prime Minister, Camille, tasks him with being a guide to a visiting royal delegation from the kingdom of Egorova. Led by the third prince, Lars, the Egorovans are interested in learning about Romany's research into movement spells -- research that Seichirou spearheaded to find a way for him (and the Holy Maiden, Yua Shiraishi) to return to Japan.
Then, at the delegation's welcome dinner, Seichirou unknowingly wears an outfit picked out by Aresh that loudly declares their relationship, which leads to an argument about Seichirou planning to leave Romany. The hurt feelings linger, though, as Aresh is abruptly summoned to his family home to discuss his marriage prospects. Meanwhile, Seichirou struggles to keep the delegation's visit going smoothly while side-stepping Prince Lar's increasing curiosity the longer he spends with the sickly accountant. Facing pressure on all sides, Seichirou needs to decide what he feels for Aresh -- and quickly.
This book disappointed me a little because its premise is built on my most hated trope: miscommunication. First, Aresh acted like a child, and Seichirou tried to give him the benefit of the doubt...only to turn right around and act childishly himself! So the two spent almost the entire volume at either a physical or emotional distance, all of which could easily have been cleared up if they had simply TALKED THINGS OUT. I understand the need for conflict, but the author had so many other avenues to choose, so this route felt kind of lazy. It also made for a somewhat boring story: Aresh was gone for most of it, while Seichirou just ran around putting out diplomatic fires while reconciling himself to his true feelings (which were obvious to everyone except him). There was no excitement, not even in the so-called "climax" between Aresh and Seichirou. The pace stayed slightly above slow the entire time, and although we got our "happily ever after," it wasn't as satisfying as it could have been. I liked seeing how Seichirou matured emotionally and, of course, where he ended up with Aresh, but this wasn't the wrap-up I was hoping for.
Then, at the delegation's welcome dinner, Seichirou unknowingly wears an outfit picked out by Aresh that loudly declares their relationship, which leads to an argument about Seichirou planning to leave Romany. The hurt feelings linger, though, as Aresh is abruptly summoned to his family home to discuss his marriage prospects. Meanwhile, Seichirou struggles to keep the delegation's visit going smoothly while side-stepping Prince Lar's increasing curiosity the longer he spends with the sickly accountant. Facing pressure on all sides, Seichirou needs to decide what he feels for Aresh -- and quickly.
This book disappointed me a little because its premise is built on my most hated trope: miscommunication. First, Aresh acted like a child, and Seichirou tried to give him the benefit of the doubt...only to turn right around and act childishly himself! So the two spent almost the entire volume at either a physical or emotional distance, all of which could easily have been cleared up if they had simply TALKED THINGS OUT. I understand the need for conflict, but the author had so many other avenues to choose, so this route felt kind of lazy. It also made for a somewhat boring story: Aresh was gone for most of it, while Seichirou just ran around putting out diplomatic fires while reconciling himself to his true feelings (which were obvious to everyone except him). There was no excitement, not even in the so-called "climax" between Aresh and Seichirou. The pace stayed slightly above slow the entire time, and although we got our "happily ever after," it wasn't as satisfying as it could have been. I liked seeing how Seichirou matured emotionally and, of course, where he ended up with Aresh, but this wasn't the wrap-up I was hoping for.
May 19, 2025
This volume focuses on teleportation magic needed for Seiichirou and Yua to return back to their world. To get to that, they need to research more of the magic, and so Romani country is visited by a group of diplomatic envoy from another country which is quite more adapt at magic than Romani. But that also becomes the main conflict of the story as Seiichirou and Aresh tries to figure out their future. Does Seiichirou go back? Or does he stay?
And you know what? I'm quite happy with how this ended! Everything is solved in such a satisfying way, and of course, explained in a detailed manner. The characters go through a glow-up. I'm so proud of the way they handled things in this volume. I'm going to miss them so much.
And you know what? I'm quite happy with how this ended! Everything is solved in such a satisfying way, and of course, explained in a detailed manner. The characters go through a glow-up. I'm so proud of the way they handled things in this volume. I'm going to miss them so much.
April 12, 2025
There were occasions where this kind of aggressively main charactered Sei. Once he starts also being the first to figure out relationships between magic and location, it was kind of like...... why doesn't a single other person have a brain in Romany though? It is weird a guy who's not familiar with any of this is shortcutting solutions, breaking ground on new research, helping advance medicine, etc. There's something to be said for outsider's perspective, sure, but.... it can't account for everything though, y'know?
That aside, I adored all the rest!
That aside, I adored all the rest!
April 27, 2025
A somewhat disappointing finale. This volume's arc was not my favorite, as our MC was not able to showcase his skills as well as he has previously. The point seems to be to show he's not omnipotent, especially in the face of strong personalities, but the result is development/pacing that feels whacky & uncontrolled. And then the resolution to the overarching plots came very abruptly, with the MC showing a new side of himself that I would have liked to have had at least glimpses of a little earlier. Ah well.
July 30, 2025
This is more of a 3.5 but I'm rounding up. I didn't realize this was the final volume of the novel. The ending felt very rushed and new characters were introduced just to add more conflict which wasn't needed. Most of this volume was also rehashing event from the first 2 books. Overall I enjoyed the series and plan to but the rest of the manga but I was kind of disappointed in the rush job hand wavey ending.
March 23, 2025
Been waiting for the last volume and it’s as fulfilling as I expected it to be 🥰 I just love the characters and story in general, I’m glad our beloved pair is finally having their first lover’s spat. Loving the development on both Seiichirou and Aresh, glad that we’re seeing them communicating properly.
June 1, 2025
This one was a total letdown from the Holy Maiden's appearance forward. He is an ADULT! Dropping the series. This one felt as if a completely different author wrote it. On to my next adventure, Happy Readings!!!
November 18, 2025
I'm actually so devastated this is the last book for this series. This one will stay in my heart and thoughts for so sooo long. I adore it and will most likely be purchasing the manga series as well... (*˘︶˘*).｡*♡
December 3, 2025
A nice conclusion to the series, especially since the art - particularly with Seiichirou and Aresh - was probably the best in the series so far. The story generally had a very good wrap-up, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the manga adaptation and the anime adaptation!
March 30, 2025
3.5 round up
April 7, 2025
Siempre y por siempre mi Isekai favorito. ❤️
May 1, 2025
***Donderdag 1 mei 2025***
⭐️4 - liked it
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⭐️4 - liked it
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RTC
May 5, 2025
C vraiment un plaisir coupable.
Le manga est mieux je trouve
Le manga est mieux je trouve
May 31, 2025
No acepto que sea el final... ya los extrañoooo 😭✋🏻
Donde están mis 80 extras de vida matrimonial de Sei y
Aresh??? Su viaje?? DONDE!? 😞
Donde están mis 80 extras de vida matrimonial de Sei y
Aresh??? Su viaje?? DONDE!? 😞
August 29, 2025
he amado todo. Ojalá hubiera un libro más, pero este es el final y es el que nos merecemos.
December 18, 2025
Wished it could've gone on forever, but at least it ended well 🥲
August 30, 2025
I could have read 3 more books about these two sillies.
August 17, 2025
It was cute! i liked the 1st and 2nd novel a bit more, It qas super adorable to see them and theyre ringssss!! Suichiro calling him "my man" when getting his Man back AUGHH I love them so bad
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