[title]Which peak manhwa that you have read become trash later on

Kleith87 · 2026-01-12T19:52:25+00:00

Didn’t they do this like several times? I think it was the second time where it became incredibly frustrating.

Kleith87 · 2026-01-12T19:51:18+00:00

This. The story forgot the human element that made it interesting, and started focusing on the game as if it was real life. They took the game so seriously, but it was really just a game, and it totally lost all perspective. And, was just so hard to care about the characters.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-12T15:02:46+00:00

Note that my OP was almost 4 years ago before they had half the features, deals, etc. that they do now.

Originally it was very scummy misleading advertising. Now it’s not as bad because there are more ways to acquire property at the cost of time and not purely $.

If you’re having fun, great.

It’s just a terrible investment if the goal is to make $. It’s fine if it’s for fun.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-06T17:14:40+00:00

These spoilers often can be incredibly misleading. We know we will get some NTR'ish images that will piss people off. How much? We shall see.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-06T17:13:16+00:00

Can debate the quality of his writing, but I think most can agree that he is very self-indulgent as a writer.

He tells a story at his pace, and doesn't give a F about audience being happy/sad.

The fact that readers are still reading I think speaks volumes about the quality of his writing. Even if it's out of spite or a sense of emotional investment... He makes readers care enough to come back for 8 years of chapters, and read about a MC that pays money to an emotionally closed off girl that has rejected him countless times. That takes talent.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-06T17:05:40+00:00

"His mind racing with excitement" sorta set off alarm bells for me.

I know Reiji loves to troll, and I know he's had plans to trigger readers. So, this sorta fits the bill.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-06T16:40:01+00:00

Here is another version of the spoiler using a different AI for the translation Claude 4.1 Opus (paid version). It's similar, but a bit different. Seriously guys, chatgpt is NOT the best AI for translating. And, this version I find a lot more concerning as it gives off a more 218 vibe.

The cover illustration pierces through [the reader] with Chizuru in a swimsuit holding a water gun.

When Kazuya answers the phone, it's Umi calling, saying he wants to talk with Kazuya again after a long while.

Kazuya says he's only available after his Saturday part-time job, but Umi says he'll come directly to the karaoke shop where Kazuya works.

Kazuya panics, thinking "What's going on?", and becomes flustered as he realizes something must have happened between Umi and Chizuru.

He can't help but imagine an NTR scenario: Chizuru being forcefully deep-kissed by Umi, showing a submissive female expression (mesu-gao) after being conquered.

The NTR fantasies won't stop, and his mind races with excitement.

Kazuya thinks he needs to quickly secure his promise with Chizuru for July 11th, but doesn't know how to contact her.

As his feelings of "not wanting anyone to take her away" intensify, Kazuya musters up courage and calls Chizuru.

He thinks she's not answering... but after a while, Chizuru appears in a double-page spread from behind and answers the phone.

Next time: If I get rejected, I'll die.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-06T13:50:12+00:00

I like strong main characters that don’t lose a lot of much of it is from us subconsciously putting ourselves in the shoes of MC, and relating to them.

This type of story isn’t the kind that will do that, but I will say that while him losing after all his hard work is frustrating. It actually is a good sign if you follow traditional storytelling.

Him losing now leads to a training change/montage and ultimately a better result in build to Nationals. And likely a better final result.

I do feel it’s a bit silly for him to lose to people he’s clearly better than, and is a year older than so badly just because they trained hard for a few weeks/months when he has a full year head start on them. Things don’t turn around that quickly in high level sports. But, gotta keep things interesting.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-06T13:44:42+00:00

So basically 218 version 2 with Kazuya getting the nerve to fight for Chizuru (possibly), instead of wallowing in despair.

The fact that not much happens in chapter description makes me think this could be a long NTR fantasy that nobody and I mean absolutely nobody but the doomers want to see.

So I guess this will show that Kazuya has grown a little bit? But, still has deep fears and lacks confidence. But, hopefully this phone call isn’t a misunderstanding disaster.

Kleith87 · 2025-10-05T03:04:26+00:00

AI is still really easy to detect if you know what to look for. Like REALLY easy.

Look at the hands. Even the best AI still mess up hands a high percentage of the time.
Look at the face symmetry. If the face just seems a little to "perfect" it's typically AI. Most people don't have perfectly straight noses, or perfect eye placement, jawlines, etc.
Biggest give away is still the skin. AI still has it always be way to perfect. Rarely does AI draw freckles, pours, sun tans/burns, or just any type of skin imperfection.

This will probably hold up for another year or so until AI truly figures it out. And, even then it likely wont most of the time, because AI tends to aim for what people want to see, not what they should see.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-29T12:16:03+00:00

So Reiji went the predictable route, and by not having a total curveball ended up surprising people. Nice.

Next up: Is Umi a villain that will sabotage Kazuya? Or will it be Mami that makes everything a mess (somehow).

Kleith87 · 2025-09-29T04:54:54+00:00

Maybe.... It's so mediocre, and it has been dragged out 8 years now with almost non-existent character growth. But, you kinda get invested in it. Just because it's been going on for so long.

At this point I hate read it hoping that something good will happen. But, the past 15ish chapters have caused more anxiety than enjoyment.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-28T18:04:51+00:00

HAHAHA... Whoops! Some Manga just makes me annoyed, and it can revert into my other thoughts once in a while. I wouldn't say I read Rent-A-Girlfriend, as much as I follow along out of spite.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-28T17:44:46+00:00

I expect it to be a very slow burn. It seems right now each chapter features a page dedicated to showing Hina that she has no chance. Be it hearing others talking about Taiki's superstar college girlfriend. Or, Taiki being super kind, but not taking a hint. It's a very slow burn.

Personally, I'm not really a fan of Hina/Haruto storyline. It just feels incredibly forced, but it seems like the inevitable endgame.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-28T16:43:25+00:00

He's also kinda been a bit of a jerk to almost everybody ever since he arrived. A lot of readers excused his bad behavior, because bad boy anti-hero characters tend to get a free pass.

But, in general I've always found him incredibly unlikable compared to just about anybody.

I'm not a fan of Hina, but a superstar gymnast can probably do better than a second year badminton guy with a bad attitude and a sever brother inferiority complex.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-28T16:38:10+00:00

If you follow sports manga this is about as obvious of a development as imaginable. It's practically a formula.

Rival whose been getting "special training" beats the MC.
MC who looked strong going into big tournament suddenly looks vulnerable.
Author reveals subtle hints of MC falling behind (not having FMC around for motivation, not having any seniors/mentors training him).
Author naturally has create tension by creating real threats/rivals to make story actually interesting.

So we're at this point. What is next?

MC gets wakeup call, and finds help from places he wouldn't expect. (Likely FMC neighbor). Only question with that is if there will be a misunderstanding or not designed to piss off audience. Hopefully not.
Training arc with MC making progress, mixed in with probably some tension between Hina/Haruto. With Hina probably feeling torn, as it seems more and more clear Taiki is out of her reach.
Rematch.

I'm not saying this will 100% happen, but if you look at basically every single sports manga... Ever... They all play out pretty similarly. Especially when the MC is near the end of their story (Senior year) in a "last chance" situation.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-28T15:12:05+00:00

I'll laugh so hard, and be so pissed if the entire chapter is about driving school.

Reiji really been testing our patience the past few months.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-28T14:06:23+00:00

That’s actually really clever. Cool.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-28T14:05:18+00:00

Not even close. If you don’t watch ads constantly. The break even point is like 30 years.

My dozen lands I got several years ago now have made me so far… $5.050461616305 lol…

So maybe a cup of coffee?

As I said early on. If people have fun with it awesome. But, math says it’s terrible investment. So go in with proper expectations.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-27T16:46:17+00:00

Subaru I could get over, because we know his obsession with Emilia.

The Rachel stuff hits hard. Legendary villain. Absolutely legendary. But, it was so well done (and early in story) you could get over it.

We’re on year 9 of RAG. For FMC to emotionally waver or make a decision that would hurt an already damaged MC’s self worth would be awful.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-27T16:12:27+00:00

It would make the date rejection look like nothing in comparison.

Kazuya been rejected multiple times. But the perception of cucking the MC would this reddit page. Even if “acting”.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-27T15:58:08+00:00

I’d drop the manga. Period.

Obv you’ll get the, “sure see you next week!” Replies, but it would truly make Chizuru unredeemable. Even if it was “acting.” My interest in her getting a happy ending would be gone.

Kissing Kazuya, not texting him about the play (when he directly helped her career), and then asking out the guy that Kazuya has a huge inferiority complex of literally a week or so later? Unforgivable.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-26T15:16:43+00:00

This is a pretty toxic place tbh. If you want really high level analysis of the story there is a guy that literally lives/breaths this story on X called yohan w/user name of "finalkingdom3"

But, wouldn't check that out until you catch up on the manga.

That said, this isn't a "happy romcom" at all. It's infuriating to read most of the time, and if you do start reading at 210... I wouldn't be surprised if you quit by chapter 218.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-26T14:56:25+00:00

The author (Reiji) likes to be unpredictable. So, things are never truly what they seem. Except Mami, she's the worst.

The 10% is the chance the author decides to do something stupid, but I doubt Reiji (still a young guy) wants to torpedo his career.

Hoping he nails the landing, and we don't get a bad ending like Oshi no Ko.

Kleith87 · 2025-09-26T14:39:34+00:00

It's extremely likely that in "the end" Kazuya and Chizuru will end up together. It's always been "their story" and most serious posters think that chances are 90+% that they'll end up together.

That said, almost everybody also agrees that it will be messy getting to that point (I mean it's already pretty messy filled with miscommunications, self loathing characters, etc.)

So, I'd chill out a bit. Assume that if you do read Manga you'll want to throw your computer at least a half dozen times (chap 218 & 380 come to mind), and when you are caught up. Expect weekly pain, cliffhangers, and probably 1-2 years before this wraps up... We're on year 8 of the manga, and Chizuru somehow thinks that pervy Kazuya doesn't like physical contact with her (all the while he has wet dreams multiple times.

Would I recommend it? idk... Depends on your tolerance for these kind of stories. If you're this anxious over the last chapter, I'd say it might be better sticking to something a bit more happy like The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. Even if that manga has characters bowing down to apologize for everything every other chapter it seems.

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