After narrowly avoiding a terrible fate at the school festival, Kou renews his friendship with his old classmates from Research, Asagiri and Isumi. As they pass the time in peace, Asagiri decides to confess her love for Kou. However, the very next day, Isumi informs Kou that Asagiri has disappeared in the kihei-infested ruins! As he searches for her, a new threat arises, which may shed light on the true nature of the kihei. For the sake of his beloved Brides, Kou must make a choice.
It pains me so much to find out that an excellent novel series had to be ended so suddenly because of poor sales. The story's premise was really good and I am sure that if she were allowed to continue writing this series, it would have turned out another masterpiece. I am certain of this because I have read her work Torture Princess and know how amazingly talented writer Ayasato Keishi is. But, well, now that the series has come to an unwanted and abrupt end, I can do nothing but mourn in silence. It was an amazing story, with prose that was smooth and easy to follow and a writing style that was distinctly Ayasato Keishi. The story feels rushed because it actually was rushed and forced to end and that point drained the series of its potential. Nevertheless, it was a short and enjoyable ride and I recommend people check this out and hopefully read more of the author's other works.
The first two volumes of the series were genuinely enjoyable, despite a few cringeworthy moments here and there. The story was engaging, the characters had potential, and I was excited to see where things would go.
Unfortunately, Volume 3 was a major letdown. The writing felt chaotic, and the dialogue—particularly between the male protagonist and his two brides—was painfully repetitive, with characters constantly echoing each other’s lines. The plot seemed hastily assembled, leading to a rushed and unsatisfying conclusion.
According to the afterword, the author had originally planned a longer series, but poor sales cut things short. That context explains the abrupt shift in quality, but it doesn’t make the disappointment any easier. It’s a shame to see a promising start fizzle out like this.