If you have read enough isekais in your lifetime as a weeb, you'd notice that there are three main reactions that come out from the protagonists when they found out that they've been transported into another world. The first one is the, "Hurray! I've been transported into a fantasy world where I can live the way I've always wanted and become the strongest human being in this universe!" the second being, "Oh no (audible sigh) I have been transported into another world without my volition. Oh, well, I'll just keep on living while inadvertently become the strongest human being in this universe..." And then you have the third one, where the protagonist is distraught and suffers when they got isekai'd into another world.

And Shiori, the protagonist of this series, falls into the last category. She had a rough start in her new life in a fantasy world. She had no equipment to kickstart her journey, no skill to help her survive, and perhaps the worst of all, no knowledge of the world she got transported to. But thanks to her determination, hardwork, and the support from her surroundings, she managed to earn a place in this new world.

However, as she began to accept her new life, a misfortune befell her. A series of incidents occurred. It was so bad that it left a deep wound in her heart, causing her to build a wall around herself and start doubting her worth in the society. And despite the constant support she receives from her confidants, her trauma persists.

Enter the male lead, Alec, your local veteran adventurer in his mid thirties. He's popular, but oddly has not had a girlfriend yet. He stumbles upon Shiori when both of them are doing a quest together and soon grows fond of Shiori when he witnesses her qualities as a support mage. Then, not long after, he also learns about her past. As his admiration meld with sympathy and desire to protect her, he decides to help her mend her wounded heart by showering her with love and affection.

...I got carried away and wrote a whole synopsis for this series, like damn.

The premise is interesting, to say the least. It's about Shiori's journey to earn back her self-worth and dignity. She's not your typical OP protagonist with cheat skills and convenient knowledge of the world she's living in. She's an actual human being who is trying her best to live her new life. As a protagonist, she is an inspiring character that you'd root for.

Alec is, uh..., a nice guy. That's what I can say about him so far (as of chapter 17). We have to see more about him to give him the final verdict.

The supporting characters, although only showing up a few times so far, are pretty likable. However, they currently mainly serve as walking encyclopedias that recount Shiori's past to Alec and the reader.

The art style is quite nice. Characters are drawn consistently, without noticable changes throughout the manga. You can feel the emotions the characters convey, thanks to the detail of their faces and the well-drawn ambience in the panels.

Overall, reading this manga is a pleasant experience. You should read this if you're tired of OP protagonist.

... Last updated on October 2nd, 2021, 12:42pm