The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 5

Okay, let's talk about The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 5. You know, that series everyone seems to adore? I have… thoughts.

Don't get me wrong, it's cute. Like, puppy-playing-in-a-field-of-daisies cute. But is it just me, or is something… missing?

Amane and Mahiru: Still Adorable, Still… Stalling?

Amane and Mahiru. They are the golden couple. They are always around each other.

Volume 5 continues their sweet, saccharine existence. They bake. They cuddle. They blush a lot. It's basically concentrated diabetes, narratively speaking.

But here’s my maybe-unpopular opinion: shouldn't there be some actual conflict? Some real growth? Some… drama? Even a little bit?

I'm not asking for a full-blown war. But their relationship feels a bit… static. Like a perfectly posed photo that never changes.

The Supporting Cast: Cute, But Underutilized

We get glimpses of the supporting characters. Itsuki and Chitose are still adorable and supportive.

But their roles feel… limited. Like they're just there to say, "Aww, you two are so cute!"

Imagine if Itsuki got jealous of Amane’s relationship with Mahiru! Now that's a twist!

I just feel like there's so much potential here. The story could be richer, deeper, more engaging.

The Sweetness Overload: My Tolerance is Waning

Okay, I admit it. I might be a little jaded. The constant stream of sweetness is starting to wear me down.

It's like eating a whole cake by myself. Delicious at first, but eventually, I just want something… savory.

I need a little spice in my romantic comedies, you know? A little bit of tension, a little bit of uncertainty.

Volume 5 is more of the same. Which, for many, is a good thing! But for me? I was hoping for a little more.

Maybe I'm just a grumpy old soul at heart. Maybe I secretly crave angst and melodrama.

Overall: Still Enjoyable, But Could Be So Much More

Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed reading The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten Volume 5. It's a perfectly pleasant way to spend an afternoon.

The art is gorgeous. The characters are likable. The premise is charming.

But I can't shake the feeling that it's playing it safe. That it's content to be cute and fluffy, without pushing the boundaries.

Maybe the next volume will surprise me. Maybe Amane and Mahiru will finally face some real challenges.

But until then, I'll just be here, secretly hoping for a little bit of drama. Is that so wrong?

So, am I the only one who feels this way? Or are there others out there who crave a little more substance with their sweetness?

Let me know your thoughts! I'm ready for the backlash. Maybe I'm just a monster who hates happiness.

Or maybe, just maybe, I have a point. We will see what volume 6 will bring to the table.