Does Spring Come Even for a Dying Esper

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Iberis, an S-class esper diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Having lost all his family, colleagues, and loved ones,

He had no attachment left to life.

If he had a wish, it was only to die with a little less pain.

Lucas, a guide who abruptly entered his life,

Began to shake up Iberis’s world at some point.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t bear to see you die, Major.”

“…Why?”

“Because I want you to live. So… open your mouth, quickly.”

Iberis, who has no will to live,

And Lucas, who struggles desperately to save him.

Walking a tightrope between life and death,

What kind of ending will these two face?

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Does Spring Come for a Terminally-Ill Esper
시한부 에스퍼에게도 봄은 오는가
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Review
6 Reviews


angiewie
New angiewie
Jun 16, 2025
Status: c168
I don't normally write reviews, but I just feel like I need to say this. This isn't a review, but more of a warning about the translations.

This novel is really good, so when I caught up with the translations, I immediately went to Ridibooks and bought some chapters to read. I read about 10 chapters before managing to restrain myself, so I could wait for the translations to catch up and then read some more.

But here's the thing. I had left the translations stacking for so long that I had... more>> a backlog of 40+ chapters, and I felt really happy cos I could finally read a lot of chapters all at once. However, when I reread the translated chapters I had previously brought before... it felt unbearably EMPTY.

That's right, I found out that the translator was using MTL. But that's okay, because the editing is pretty good... NOT. The MTL actually cut A LOT of the description from the novel (TДT)... and that's not the only thing. I found out that in some chapters, there's actually a WHOLE section missing at the beginning and ending of the chapter. Where did they go? Sometimes they just migrated to the next chapter, and sometimes... they were just gone.

Also, what peeves me is that the MC and ML's first time got completely skinned from its description. It was so intimate and descriptive, but the MTL that the translator used censored a lot of it, as well as cutting off some paragraphs by A LOT, so it just felt empty and not as intense and engaging when I first read it. While reading it too, I realised some descriptions didn't match up with my memory, so I looked back on Ridibooks on the SAME chapter and found out... THE ACTIONS AND EVENTS CHANGED COMPLETELY (╥ ╥) ???

For example, in Chapters 164-165,

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The MC was overstimulated and had a dry orgasm. The MC was embarrassed and didn't know what had happened, so he worriedly said to the ML that his body might be broken, and of course, the ML laughed and reassured him that it was normal. BUT that whole interaction was COMPLETELY cut off and replaced with the translation just saying that the MC ejaculated normally, and the ML said good job.

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I just wanted to let people know about this, since the translator has placed the rest of the novel behind a paywall before gradually releasing it for free. If you're considering buying their translations to read ahead, it's important to be aware of this in advance.

Anyways, that's all I have to say about the translations before you get into this novel. Aside from that, I 100% agree with the majority of the reviews that have already been said. The novel is really good—the overall plot of revenge and outside affairs is really interesting and exciting, and the romance is, albeit slow-burning, really satisfying and enjoyable to read!! Highly recommend. <<less
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mizukihikari
mizukihikari
Nov 02, 2024
Status: c62
I got to say, I like this story. I have yet to finish it because my wallet suffer after the release C31, and stop at the C62.
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When I looked at the picture of this novel, I thought at the beginning that the white hair was the Esper and the slim black hair was the guide. It certainly was a surprise to know that it was the opposite. If I can summarize the characters it will be like this: Lucas, a bulldozer to our Iberis, a guide. No one can stop him when he has a goal. Iberis, a cold but warmhearted esper. He is a character that you want to hug, but also cool.

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I wanted to continue to read it! They have 245 chapters on the site.
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Midnight_like_this
Midnight_lik
Dec 26, 2024
Status: --
The story is really good. The plot, the world building is done very well. I love the tension between MC and ml. At times they are both conflicted and its sweet when they give in. Of course, MC is very powerful but his place in the world is still vulnerable and needs support. In the end, I love how beautifully their love is blooming, not forced, not resisted, just going at its own pace. If someone has raws of this work, pretty please dm me and tell me. I'll love... more>> you to death. 🥺😽 <<less
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Litithity
Litithity
Jun 01, 2025
Status: c150
This novel's a rare guideverse that is more focus on the affairs in the outside world rather than the dungeon, but the interactions between the MCs is still interesting to read. Actually, they make me feel warmer inside. Both of them are green as a forest and only have eyes for each other. There's moments of obsessive/possessive, but they deal with it rationally and respectfully. That's totally chef's kiss👍, if I have to be blunt.

About the main characters, they are the typical "fated pairs", "soulmates" Guide & Espers that we... more>> frequently found in novels of this genre. Having said that, their dynamic and story still have a unique side which sets this novel apart from others. Not because the top is a guide, nor the "salvation in the name of love". But, the MCs take it seriously when it comes to their work. Even if both of them are S-class awakeners, which allows them to naturally stand on the top of the power hierarchy without trying, MC and ML actually use their power and intelligence to effectively do their job.

ML tries his best to save MC's life not just because the esper is the first person he ever loves romantically. He's a doctor at heart, striving to be a capable doctor and guide who could prevent as many premature deaths as possible.

MC overworked and risked his health day by day on fights that doesn't necessarily his responsibility, genuinely wanted to save at least one more person, even if it means he would be exploited and treated unjustly.

Those two are truly what heroes are, that's why it's so fulfilling to see them found each other at last.

Because both of them are remarkable people that their love is memorable, I believe. <<less
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This person is dying
This person
Apr 08, 2025
Status: --
Sorry this isn't a proper review, yet

For those who are confused you can read from chapter 1 from DarkStar Translation website.

Now, I think this story deserve higher rating just because. I don't see any trigger warning in tags that deserve lower than 4★.

... more>> Since I haven't gone far into story I can only comment a bit.

What stood out to me at first is the writing style/pace. It is slower compared to webnovels I used to read nowadays, however it reminds me of normal older novel that narrate most small characters' movement like drinking tea, drying hair, etc.

In relation to that, dialogues and interaction also feel longer than usual. The conversation flow too nicely and characters read each other too well that sometimes I feel them unnatural because even irl people suck at communicating. But I will give this one as a positive thing. (Hopefully they're signs that there will be no miscommunication or misunderstanding between characters.)

In short, if you don't have much patience it might take a few chapters to get used to it.

Now about the characters' impression so far.

MC:

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Iberis is one of precious S-class esper however due to something he did (not his fault) he was treated unfairly by the government. This part is both understandable and incomprehensible at the same time. This story is kind of heavy in politic, you can expect things that can happen in guideverse coorporate political drama.

Back to Iberis, he has terminal condition and really need a guide or else he will die in a year or two (since he's kind of workaholic). However most guides are unable to handle or even touch him. That's where Luke (ML) comes from.

He has this typical depressed MC's trait that doesn't really have any will to live, perhaps a PTSD due to the incident that led to his neglect. Compared to other OP esper MC, I think he has more mixed baggages that make him a more complicated character, I mean complicated to understand.

It's normal for people to have inconsistent personality/traits in life, but in book it kind of minus point if characters didn't at least stick to one trait.

Aside from that, he's polite, not very social, and inexperienced in some areas but they're mostly due to his circumstances. There's some scenes that I think he's kinda cute, so at least there's that moment.

I will change my impression later as I read more.

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ML

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Lucas or Luke gives me a different vibe to normal ML. I think he should be the top right? Okay now he has this common trait of ML top, being OP, has strong supporter, and has a very good position to save MC as his assigned doctor/physician and guide.

However unlike other ML where readers usually can't read much into their mind (appear mysterious etc) we are given a lot of his POV which show how much normal he was. We also told of his background and his goal. In just one-two chapters since he appeared, I feel he has richer life than MC lol.

It shouldn't be groundbreaking, but maan it's just uncommon for ML to be given this much normal POV so that I just have to mention it.

Also his actions bewildered Iberis although he didn't mean to, which I find funny since usually the role is reversed, it's usually the ML which get astonished by MC. I almost thought maybe their role reversed? let's check the tag again.

Ah both Iberis and Luke are around 24-25 and I think they feel their age. They both competent on their job since they have been doing it for years, they're trying to be professional but also has flaws due to their inexperience/immaturity befit their age. They're not overly mature or strangely immature. Normal ig.

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If I want to mention flaws, so far, it's the writing style I am afraid whether author will be able to handle some secnes that may need quicker pace. (NGL biggest factor why I usually drop story early). Also, some inconsistencies especially in characters, I wonder whether it can be ignored later... for plot it's leaning towards politic, for a guideverse I hope there will be more action related to the rift and monsters just my two cents.

(gonna edit later as I read) <<less
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RenTheWitch
RenTheWitch
Nov 17, 2024
Status: c40
Some chapters have misgendering issues or other such mistakes (MTL?) and I hope the poster rereads some to check because the mistakes are quite obvious. Besides that, its readable and th story engaging so far.

Edit:

Ok its a good novel. Rly recommended.

Espers and Guide have dif roles like in any of these, but the circumstances have made it so guides have more active on site work. They may not have offense power themselves but the story made it so they can also fight and protect others if needed, so they aren't... more>> flower vases u need to protect at all, even if espers are still stronger, which is a nice change.

The MC: A cold, decisive and strong on the outside but warm and shy inside man that has only known pain since the day he was born, his situation never stops him from taking care of those around him and he is the type to care deeply once u are in his sphere of influence, tho the reason why it reaches a level that's worrying is due to his own life story.

The ML: A prideful but purpose driven doctor, Lucas takes no BS from patients and does his job seriously, even if that makes him enemies along the way. He is pushy yes, but all his motives are legit and for the good of his new patient, Iberis. This guide is very powerful and needs no rescuing from anybody, an observant man that also has a difficult past. Dont wry tho, it never stops him from being the type of "show dont tell" about how he cares, the ideal person to heal the body and heart of Iberis. <<less
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