Oh and one more thing: the name "Yun Ming" just popping into his head? It's probably from his past life. That's a classic isekai or reincarnation signal. I'm betting he'll slowly regain memories. I hope it's not a cliché "I was a loser in my previous life" though, that's been done to death. Give me something unexpected.
I caught that name 'Jake' pop into Evelyn's head during her internal monologue. That is clearly the big bad behind the embezzlement scheme. I really hope the author follows up on this thread. A corrupt political rival could provide excellent conflict for the izakaya.
I have to admit, some of the magic system explanations went over my head a bit. The whole "figures combined with letters" and "variable formulas" stuff—I get the gist, but the details get dense. The heroic spirits keep saying "that's just how it is" or "no one bothers to ask why," which feels like the author acknowledging that deep magic theory is complicated and sometimes you just accept it. I appreciate that approach. Not everything needs to be fully explained like a scientific paper. Sometimes magic is just magic, and the important part is how Merea struggles to learn it. Still, I had to re-read a few paragraphs to make sure I wasn't missing critical plot points.
The first-person voice is very natural and easy to read. Youki talks like a real person would think, with tangents about chuunibyou, self-deprecating humor, and casual observations. It makes the story feel less like a novel and more like a friend telling you about their weird reincarnation experience. This style fits the light-hearted tone perfectly.
Han Yi’s initial skepticism about the game is so relatable. Of course, no one trusts a tiny studio claiming to have world-changing tech. The way he just grinds in another game like a normal college kid during summer break feels real. It grounds the story in a recognizable modern setting before the chaos starts.