Do you prefer impulsive girls or planners?

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Many different girls, many different approaches

I'm talking about their approaches to romance. In romcoms the majority of heroines are impulsive. They see their destined one, and its love at first sight. Or something triggers an emotional outburst and they unexpectedly confess.

Then there are the planners. Some girls steadily work towards the guy they have chosen. They may be childhood friends. Or sometimes the planners may be the girls parents. Planners like to be in control.

Lastly there are the switch-hitters. The girls who prefers things to be orderly, but then get swept up in events they didn't plan for. Or who were waiting for the magic to happen only for someone else to get there first, causing them to become more methodical the next time around.

The thing about battle plans is that enemy always gets a vote. In this case the enemy is Nukumizu, the Enemy of Women. A wiley foe indeed, tough to defeat.

Yanami - Originally following a plan, but bad at implementation. Unable to close the deal with Sosuke, and ultimately she scrapped her own plan and sent him off to her rival. Now operating with no plan, waiting for magic or for lightning to strike. Since she is the MC and this is a romcom, the chance for lightning to strike is higher than for others. It is believed by many that Nukkun is her new target, but she still harbors some feelings for Sosuke. Anna is better at trashing other people's plans than she is at making her own. So many chances with Nukkun have slipped through her fingers.

Komari - Impulsively confessed to her crush at the barbecue. She actually was winning, until Nukkun intervened and decided to explain Tamaki and Koto's misunderstanding to them. In real life having such people come along and solve a misunderstanding rarely happens. But thanks to Nukkun, Komari lost her chance. Now Komari still has feelings for Tamaki, but is presently trying to close in on Nukkun. Its not a crush but a clear-eyed recognition that he may make the best partner for her. Hence valentines, present, a date, all deliberate plans.

Yakishio - Originally impulsive, but later became a planner. Something kept her from pursuing her crush, and eventually another girl took him. Now she takes deliberate steps toward Nukkun. >!The Aquarium date and the arrangement that resulted was a Xanatos trap, a masterpiece. Even while losing a race she still got an ideal setup. She also deliberately planned a fait accompli with Nukkun in the Nagoya TV tower, but Nukkun failed to cooperate. !<She continues to pursue Nukkun.

Asagumo - A brilliant, meticulous planning type. Except when it comes to Ayano. Then her impulsive feelings come out, and she hangs onto him, no matter what. Not above playing dirty to get what she wants. Asagumo is the one who taught Yakishio the folly of passively waiting for a miracle. Asagumo feels a lot of gratitude for Nukkun's help. She'll obey his wishes even it means breaking the law.

Shikiyah - Surprisingly for such a good game strategist, Yumeko is not a planner of romance. Or perhaps she was a planner, until her emotions and Nukkun's kindness overwhelmed her. >!After being rescued again she confessed to him on the spot in front a whole crowd. And Nukkun didn't take her seriously, and rejected her. In volume 6 she realized he was just being generally kind, but that hasn't changed how she feels at all. In volume 7 she offered him a kiss when they posed as a couple in the chapel. In volume 8 he rescued her again, making her more heartbroken. And in volume 9 she stole a kiss, while 2 other girls were away from his side.!<

Shiratama - A dangerous landmine girl. Her primary crush is still her sisters husband, but she also began developing feelings for Nukkun due to his usual kindness and a rescue. Riko is an expert in manipulation. She used her skills to maneuver herself into the position of Nukkun's "official" (fake) girlfriend, only the Lit Club knows this is not true. Riko is a confirmed planner, and Nukkun is now her backup plan.

Basori - A great strategist, Tiara has plans for everything, and works hard to carry them out. She thought of everything,>! like a general waging war, up to and including rigging the festival borrowing race. The time and place she confessed were also perfect. Perhaps too perfect? Tiara made her confession, but many weeks later Nukkun has not answered her confession, neither accepting or rejecting it. Perhaps leaving her hanging is his own planned response to all Tiara's planning? In the meantime they are having plenty of fun together.!<

Posted Sep 30, 2026, 3:47 AM UTC

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