@Dastern said in An Unruly Summon Vol. 1 Discussion!:

having [all]female party member[s] doesn't mean it is a harem

oh, I agree, but that is the trope, however let me summarize the cast (as of the end of volume 1)

the hero: who isn't interested in infidelity/ polyamory, and has a IRL girlfriend the IRL girlfriend (and now an amateur mage?) who just isekai'd herself to find her man the wizard/mad scientist who is is absentmindedly nude on occasion and apparently DTF (at one time- but seems now to be more comrade in arms than potential love interest or casual sex partner) the former princess, that is now the hero's mind-broken slave (ick) the 'cured' slave, now maid/servant that seems to have a wholesome nurturing/healing relationship at present that (in the past) has involved holding him while he sleeps the nekomimi / agent of the 'former enemy'(and current espionage agent?) multiple character traits still unknown

if it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck...

this is SO not the cliche, harem story that can be a fun read if I want to turn off my brain and have 'empty calories' (Infinite Stratos) but to say that the author isn't genre aware/genre savvy- (or the hero isn't) and that this isn't a harem he is surrounded with (even if we are subverting or inverting the tropes)...is like saying that crimson isn't red.

I would LOVE if the story develops that in volume 2 the Hero's party (including his badass IRL girlfriend) turns out to be a battle harem in appearance only - he has comrades that happen to be female (lets destroy some stereotypes!) and a quality monogamous loving relationship - I'm sure there would be some comedic moments when someone clumsily shows up naked or tried to soothe while sleeping (and jealousy ensues) or whatever other sitcom-esque scenarios our esteemed author dreams up

in case I'm being long winded / not clear (I'm not arguing) - to my observation, in my opinion, it's a harem. Certainly not typical/stereotypical Invaders of the Rokojouma type - but the elements are there and played with for interest and laughs

@Segoth said in Fearsome Witch Vol. 1 Discussion!:

@Ingraman said in Fearsome Witch Vol. 1 Discussion!:

Uhh… He’s behaving like that, right in front of his parents?! He can see them, can’t he? ^^;

I love how mom and dad handle him, although it sounds scary. :)

He probably thought his parents would take his side. Remember he didn’t know that she had shown evidence of his extreme misconduct.

Actually probably thought he was in the right and was trying to show off to his parents how great a royal he is.

@Segoth Elios was never fated to die that we know of, only Lucille. Being essentially a cat at heart, I would bet on her dying before Elios. She also needs to "name" him still.

@Makine I was thinking they just wanted to kill the royal family after the prince injured her wrist? Plus as long as she is alive, she can somewhat pacify them. Coma? Definitely agree.

@wanderer_1204 said in One Last Hurrah! The Grayed Heroes Explore a Vivid Future Vol. 1 Discussion!:

Didn't Stein and Vile fist have a fight in the last pre-pub and wasn't vile fist already killed? Why is stein asking Lutz to investigate in this pre-pub?

This was a bit confusing, but I think it's either one of these two, or possibly both:

Stein is/was not actually aware that this rando he killed was in fact the vile fist, much like Sasaki was not really aware he slashed someone significant (until later). There's suspicious circumstances here so Lutz is to investigate the vile fist in the context of these circumstances.

@rsog412

Oh! 😮 It looks like I have overlooked this. Well even so it was nice to see it in practice.

More yuri is always a good thing ❤️

I'm starting to think kidnappings are a bit overused in the genre...

@Geezer-Weasalopes said in Flung into a New World? Time to Lift the 200-Year Curse! Vol. 2 Discussion!:

The Forest covers half the world?
And the Fifth Brigade thought they could march right up to the center of it?!
...someone has problems with measurements or movement rates.

Possibly the animal monarchs don't have a clear sense of scale for what's outside the forest?
But then their POVs are always presented as reliable compared to our bewildered MC, so maybe it's safer to assume the half the world thing is correct.

@Makine said in Flung into a New World? Time to Lift the 200-Year Curse! Vol. 2 Discussion!:

I honestly think it would be a better story without the MC's POV. He's the worst part and that sucks.

I've been enjoying the MC POV sections a lot. Without that, I likely wouldn't have read past part 2. The other POVs are important for explaining what is actually happening, but the fun part for me is the contrast between the MC's perspective and everyone else's. It's endearing the way the MC comes off as sweet, bumbling and confused.

If Luke and Noelle were going to meet at a fountain anyway we could have avoided this whole book and could have been done with this in the previous book itself.

Yay!

I was a little down when I did not see a new installment this week.

So awesome that it continues so soon.

(and even more awesome that Pens Down did not have a break between 3/4 <3 )

Just one more day until the Nova Cup arc content. love emoji

@wandering-dreamer can't seem to read what is within your spoiler Tag. Could you please check your post again?

Comparing Layla's POV and Alex Zil I feel like part of the reason is for his mind break stems from being a Meathead type from when he was still a Hero for the humans plus his prejudiced views from his former life clashing with what he had experienced as Zil till now.

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I'm thinking Livia probably told Reina about those mushrooms and they'll probably be in their next meal. And it probably won't have any effect on him and she's get frustrated about it.

Stella not conforming to social expectations at the end there.

At the spirit test I had expected MC to summon a few spirits to fake a level and element, but the prof did instead.