What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who’s Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account?

What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who’s Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account?

俺にだけ冷たい友利さんに裏アカ知ってると言ったら? · Original Japanese title

Also known as: Ore ni Dake Tsumetai Tomori-san ni Ura Aka Shitteru to Iitara?, 俺にだけ冷たい友利さんに裏アカ知ってると言ったら?

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Reviewed by Kana

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My Thoughts on What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who’s Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account?

Okay, let's dive into "What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who’s Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account?" It's quite a mouthful, but the premise definitely caught my attention. A seemingly cold girl with a secret online life? Sounds like a recipe for some fun, and for the most part, it delivers.

First Impressions

Initially, I was hooked. The idea of the male lead knowing Tomori-san's secret account is hilarious, and the early interactions are genuinely entertaining. The writing style is easy to get into, and the translation felt smooth, which is always a plus. I was ready for a lighthearted, comedic romance.

What Works Well

The initial concept is definitely the strongest point. Seeing how the MC navigates knowing Tomori-san's secret while she maintains her cold facade is funny. I also found the female lead quite likeable. She has a certain charm that makes you want to root for her, even when she's being aloof. I also appreciated the nice prose and translation.

Areas of Concern

However, the story started to lose me as it progressed. I found the introduction of a second love interest to be a bit jarring. It felt like the story was unnecessarily leaning towards a harem setup, which isn't really my cup of tea. The MC started off as a normal guy, but as the story went on, I felt like the author was piling on too many unbelievable traits. He's a super genius, rich, a former delinquent leader, and a martial artist? It felt a bit much and detracted from the core romance and comedic elements that initially drew me in.

Final Verdict

Overall, "What If I Told Tomori-san, The Girl Who’s Cold Only Towards Me, That I Knew Her Secret Account?" has a lot of potential. The premise is engaging, and the female lead is charming. However, the introduction of a potential harem and the MC's increasingly unbelievable backstory made it less enjoyable for me. If you're looking for a lighthearted comedy with a unique premise, it might be worth checking out. Just be aware that the story might take some turns you weren't expecting.

Synopsis

―Azusa Tomori. If there were a trend ranking at this school, her name would consistently be at the top. Azusa Tomori, who sits next to me, is a model student, the class representative, and a good friend to everyone known as [Everyone’s friend]. ――Well, except for me, Kimitaka Kagisaka 「No, I want to make you an example for everyone. Although your grades are excellent, I want to show everyone your bottom-of-the-barrel existence as a human being so that everyone can grow and――” 「Talkative b*tch.」 「!?… Aren’t you supposed to say ‘beautiful’?」 I had always thought that she unleashed her sharp tongue and picked fights with me for no reason― 《Ah, if it’s on my secret account, I can freely express how much I love you, K-kun.》 ―But when I stumbled upon her secret account by chance, all she did was tweet affectionate posts toward me (?) 《I wonder what kind of expression you’d make if I told you?》 What kind of expression, you ask? If you turn your head right now, you’ll know the answer…

Details

Language
japanese
Type
Light Novel
Status
Ongoing
Chapters
2 volumes
Original Publisher
kadokawa sneaker bunko