Date This Super Cute Me! (LN)

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The most popular girl in class, Yuzu, confessed her feelings to me. Well, it was more along the lines of: “Please pretend to be my boyfriend so I can help sort out the love triangle among the group of normies!” Yuzu always seemed so sweet and innocent during class, but in front of me, she showed her true, self-absorbed and narcissistic side. I should have found it annoying, but somehow…

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Tottemo kawaii watashi to tsukiatteyo! (LN)
とってもカワイイ私と付き合ってよ!
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Date This Super Cute Me! (WN) (Web Novel)
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03/26/25 Curry Muncher... v1c4
03/14/25 Curry Muncher... v1c3
11/09/24 Curry Muncher... v1c2
10/27/24 Foxaholic v2 ss extra 4
10/27/24 Foxaholic v2 ss extra 3
10/26/24 Foxaholic v2 ss extra 2
10/26/24 Foxaholic v2 ss extra 1
10/20/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 16
10/19/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 15
10/13/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 14
10/13/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 13
10/12/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 12
10/06/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 11
10/06/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 10
10/05/24 Foxaholic v2 ss 9
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DMR
DMR rated it
January 10, 2022
Status: v2c2 part2
Honestly, I really do like this. It's cute, funny and the chemistry is great.

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My one and only flaw??? After the first volume, they don't date. They know each other's feelings and don't even hide it... yet they don't date.

It's like the author is desperate to just stick with the situation for no reason. After the first volume, there was no reason to not date for real and it'd keep most of the story 99% the same... so it's just annoying.

Almost all of the shorts would work even if they were dating with almost no difference minus some minor lines done for no reason other than to show that they still aren't dating....

What is with this weird aversion so many authors have to just making their leads date???

But that one little flaw is what drops the series from a 5 star to a 4 star....

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noodlesandrice
noodlesandrice rated it
May 3, 2021
Status: v1c1 part7
Pretty interesting premise that leaves a lot of room for development later. Main girl's absolutely full of herself, but she flaunts it around so blatantly to the point that it becomes entertaining in its own ridiculous way. At the very least, it doesn't seem like I'll be getting bored with this story anytime soon.
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Phantomask
Phantomask rated it
February 14, 2021
Status: v3 epilogue
I don't really get how people are capable of rating a story that has almost no chapters. Unless, it is the case that they have read it in its original language which I doubt.

So far the side stories were funny plus entertaining and the first chapter seems promising. Gotta note that this is a romance novel and therefore while the side stories seem to exist parallel to the main story, they do hint at the relationship between the ML and FL that's bound to happen later in the story.

I'm gonna... more>> keep reading mainly cause it seems interesting and piqued my curiosity. Maybe as we go deeper into the story I'll consider updating the review but for now don't worry about it and give it a try. Maybe it is to your liking or maybe it is not, who knows.

Actual review:

The story ended up being really nice which was then complimented by the side stories even if they somewhat spoiled (or not) the ending and couple status.
Other people have done a more at length look into it but I still recommend it for being quite short and sweet. <<less
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luard095
luard095 rated it
June 28, 2021
Status: v1 ss11
Definitely worth the read, characters actually feel alive and funny. MC is not the cringy beta loner that can't interact with others or something, considerate, honest, and also knows boundaries. FMC is smart, considerate, compromising and reasonable, and also narcisstic, but it's mostly for comedic purposes and funny banter between the two. While I haven't read much of the LN story (because I can't find any MTL of it, if anyone knows do tell the site). The side stories from this story are so wholesome that you'll 100% get diabetes... more>> and ship them to death (I've read the raws of ss from kakuyomu. Com). Sorry if the reviw is not too convincing for y'all. It's my first time writing a review and probably didn't do well enough in conveying it XD. <<less
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Stevedeepak
Stevedeepak rated it
August 19, 2021
Status: v1C4(full)
Just read it guys.... fantastic one... MC is not naive nor s*upid... Fluffy 😍😍

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Ricelord
Ricelord
February 20, 2022
Status: --
This is a good read. I have all but stopped reading Japanese novels because they're just bad, or unavailable. The most recent one I read before this one was 100 Things I Don't Know About My Senior, which was also pretty good. There are many aspects to like about this particular story. First and foremost is that the MC is not a brainless social cripple that has the personality of air. Nor is he a philosophical edgelord (although there were some monologues like that). He is a surprisingly dynamic character.... more>> He has a reasonable personality (by which I mean one that might exist in real life) and I enjoyed reading about him. Same with the FMC. The interactions between the two click very well throughout the story. Now the story does have its flaws as well. I personally do not like the usage of Japanese high school rom-com cliches. Especially so on how much weight is put on high school popularity. But that pretty much fades away by the second volume, so I eventually had no problems with that. The other flaws are basically flaws that come with being a Japanese light novel. Those are still tolerable, but it requires me to shut off part of my brain, which is fine for the most part. Overall, this novel is worth your time. <<less
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AryanB2007
AryanB2007 rated it
October 22, 2023
Status: Completed
The series was amazing till volume 2. Kinda feel like volume 3 regresses back a lot

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I specially disliked the confession for various reasons

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The author could've made.5 volumes to show the aftermath but instead decided on short stories that take place before the end of novel which is uncharacteristic for romcom authors.

Regardless a good short read
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Pezwitch
Pezwitch rated it
December 18, 2022
Status: Completed
I really enjoyed this story with one caveat - the side stories and the main story are in two separate novels

Most of the dating and romance progression are in the side stories, and it was distracting to have to switch between the two novels to get the entire story which dropped my review two stars

If the side stories and the main novel were together and in order this would be a five star novel. The plot is fun, the characters are fun, the translation is OK

Not sure if I can... more>> recommend <<less
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rrobz
rrobz rated it
September 12, 2022
Status: v2
I really don't understand the high ratings for this light novel - I keep wondering if folks are reading a different novel than what is actually posted here. The story is disjointed and not well told; the side stories are distracting; the characters are immature at best, including in particular the s*upidity of the "fake couple" aspect; and the female lead is just entirely unpleasant in my view. This is just a mediocre light novel with little to recommend it. I I can literally recite over 100 romance light novels... more>> on this site I would recommend before this one. <<less
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xBawX
xBawX rated it
July 30, 2021
Status: v1c3
The pace is moderate and honestly pretty nice. Author doesn't overdo female lead's narcisim and the MC isn't a complete wimp. There's also signs of development, I love it.

the side stories are also wholesome but contain the same bickering, I hope to see this novel fully translated!

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Hexxy
Hexxy
March 18, 2023
Status: v3 epilogue
The story is absolutely wonderful, I loved every second of reading it. The pretend lovers trope is pulled in a bit of a unique way, especially after the end of volume 1, and I adore the interactions between the two leads.

I like that most conflict in this story isn't contrived from unending love triangles or harem shenanigans or misunderstandings, but from the simple fact that these characters are very flawed and make flawed decisions that fit their personalities. That, and that everyone has their own agendas or ways of doing... more>> things that naturally would cause conflict (especially the main character being someone who just enjoys being alone a lot. He reminded me a lot of Yugami from "Yugami Has No Friends", just a guy who is well adjusted and doesn't need nor want friends in order to be happy).

Overall, this was a worthy read, and is refreshing for anyone who wants to get away from your typical romance stories filled with unnecessary love triangles, badly written characters, or even more loathsome, harems (I shudder just from the thought alone).

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While I'm here, I also want to share my own personal highlight of the story. I've noticed many people disliking volume 2, but I personally found volume 2 to be the best of the three for its very different conflict. A girl from Izumi's past shows up, but she is not intended to be a third wheel love triangle plot device. Rather, she's a friend of his who was left behind and thrown into limbo, the act of which hurt both her and Izumi. It's refreshing to see a female friend introduced who truly is only ever meant to be a friend, and the resolution of her and Izumi's arc is quite impactful, as I don't often see stories like this broach the topic of the ending of close friendships, starting over, and moving forward and positively.

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Vringi
Vringi rated it
February 5, 2023
Status: v3 epilogue
That was really nice RomCom story about two quirky highschoolers who pretend they going out with each other. All characters are likeable and, most important, ML and FL have great chemistry between them - each of them are interesting as individual characters but their reallyshine when they banter with each other.
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Raestloz
Raestloz rated it
July 5, 2022
Status: v2c4 + epilogue
Sweet story that doesn't rely on so many awful stereotypes!

A lot of romcoms rely on very basic premise: s*upid loner boy did a superficially awesome thing and girl inevitably falls for him right that instant. Then their friends have to endure their sugary sweet interactions as the girl call him baka for not realizing what's going on for the next 4 volumes. Interspersed is some ultra heavy drama involving gruesome past that explains why girl would falls for him, and a couple extra girls that yearn for protagonist's attention

This is... more>> not that. Their relationship is wholesome, the only drama is friendship issues, and the sidestory helps fill in the story. Protagonist isn't some loser, he just likes being alone, he actually brings something to the table and not some inexplicable OP big brain skills. Nobody has a dark history, it's just a story of normal people doing normal people things (at least, within fiction limits)

If you're tired with all the basic romcoms and want to take a break by reading something that doesn't suck, this fits the bill <<less
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oatstar119
oatstar119 rated it
November 6, 2021
Status: v1 epilogue
Undoubtedly, one of my most fav romcom LN yet. No annoying factors from sub characters. Not overuse cliche stuffs finding elsewhere. Good big points to entertain until the end.

I would say this could give some Oregairu vibe but in a bit more fast paced and seductive.

Can't wait for Vol.2!
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CalvinLong
CalvinLong rated it
September 21, 2021
Status: v1c4
This was absolutely pleasant to read, I had a lot of fun reading both the main story line as well as the ss stories. If you are looking for fluffy and diabetes, read the ss, you would be amazed.

The main story contains some nice plot developments, drama. It really comes a long way to show just how different this MC is from your typical dense MC from other Novels which I find to be very interesting. The dynamic between the main couple changes overtime as they soften up to each... more>> other and the climax of volume 1 was so satisfying to read as it shows all characters in the story are not just their for show, they are there for proper development.

Overall, the story is not cringy, the main couple is adorable, and characters are actually relatable to real life. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a fluffy rom com but with good plot development.

Last but not least, thank you to Chocolala and Seiryuu for translating the first volume, I am really looking forward to the second volume which I've heard to be as good as the first one.

ps: if you guys want volume 2 to be out asap, support the translators, donate them through Ko-fi so they can continue! <<less
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Kilo181
Kilo181 rated it
February 5, 2023
Status: v3 epilogue
One problem with most romances is that the heroine falls instantly in love with the MC for some dumb reason like the MC picking up her eraser which makes the chemistry feel fake.

This novel has no such issue since they are initially just in a fake relationship and has one of the best examples of amazing chemistry between them and actually shows the process of them falling for each other. The author also has a real talent for writing entertaining dialogue that flows naturally.

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In typical JP Romance fashion the novel ends when they get together for real but the journey is definitely worth it. Plus they have a lot of lovey dovey moments when they are being a "fake" couple anyways.

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The TL/editing is really solid but the site that hosts it relinks the chapters for some reason so you can't use the site features to change light/dark mode and resize the text. <<less
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Pixl
Pixl rated it
January 28, 2023
Status: v3 epilogue
A must-read for pretty much everybody. Great story, albeit a little cliche, but the delivery is spot on. Just thinking about this LN warms my heart.
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Reindeer
Reindeer rated it
May 9, 2022
Status: v2c4 + epilogue
It's pretty good, I can't remember the last time I properly got into a light novel like this. Might even be the first time.

The story and plot progression is sensible, it doesn't go crazy and you can tell where it can go if you think about it. But you don't need to, just enjoy the interactions and see where the story leads you. It's a down to earth plot that mainly just focuses on the characters and how they feel about each other, and that's totally fine.

Personally both the male... more>> and female lead I wouldn't particularly say that I liked them, nor am I exactly rooting for them. But the way it's written is not overbearing, it's gentle and lets you read just fine even if you're not that invested. I don't how else to really describe it, it's just a novel that feels good to read.

It's good enough that I can be generous and give it 5 stars. I'd say give it a try, it's a nice romance novel to read that isn't trying to be bigger than what it actually is. <<less
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Cedd
Cedd rated it
December 9, 2021
Status: v2c1
You know, judging by the synopsis, this looks like it's generic and is the type of story that would get stale after a while after they've moved on from the initial concept of the novel. But it's surprisingly a nice romcom.

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I also like how they handled the "break up" by continuing the relationship because people would get suspicious of how quickly it lasted, but you know these dorks enjoy each other's company and would just like the relationship last longer. Oh how I adore this ship

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Looking at the premise, it looks like a story about a pretty girl full of herself or a spineless loser, but no, they proved me wrong lmao. It's a pretty chill SoL. Good on the author for not introducing Diney-level type of antagonists to disrupt this cozy and warm romcom

It's weird to say, but this narcissistic cutie and a self aware loner bounce off each other well. They have great chemistry and developments feel natural. <<less
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Tunderbolt
Tunderbolt rated it
September 18, 2021
Status: Completed
I'm really recommend this reading to you guys. First of all, because of the excellent main male MC. Although he is revealed in full his glory only by the fourth chapter. Someone says that the ending is a bit disappointing. But for me, this is just the first steps for becoming a real couple for those two.

PS Hope this novel will become even more popular.

Although the expectation of the continuation wears me out, because guys decided to translate all the side stories before starting the volume two translation. After all,... more>> there are as many as 45 ss (including three extras)... <<less
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