The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori, Vol. 1 is a delightfully bizarre light novel that wastes no time throwing readers into the absurd. Tougetsu Umidori is your typical high school girl—except for her secret habit of stealing pencils from her classmate Yoshino Nara, shaving them, and eating the shavings over rice. That peculiar obsession acts as a strange catalyst for an even weirder journey, one where the mundane blends with the surreal in the most unexpected ways.
Umidori’s life takes a sudden turn when she’s visited by BS-chan, a girl who literally embodies lies. BS-chan claims to be a “Damsel Defender,” charged with punishing Umidori for her “crimes” against Nara. However, it soon becomes clear that BS-chan is much more than a quirky enforcer—she is a supernatural being who feeds on lies and needs Umidori’s help to consume others before they distort reality itself. The catch? Umidori can’t lie. At all. Their uneasy alliance forces Umidori to confront her own truths and face increasingly bizarre circumstances.
The novel’s tone is reminiscent of the Monogatari series in both pacing and philosophical depth. Dialogue-driven and intentionally erratic, it demands close attention from readers. Comedic moments give way to heavy introspection and chaotic world-building, as lies become living entities with real consequences. The text frequently challenges its own logic in ways that are both maddening and fascinating, turning the narrative into a fast-paced puzzle.
Visually, the novel includes a few illustrations that accentuate its offbeat style. Though it’s relatively short at just under 200 pages, the plot moves at a breakneck pace, sometimes to the detriment of clarity. There are moments where transitions feel rushed or abrupt, but the sheer strangeness of the concept and execution keeps things engaging. This is definitely not a title for casual readers—it thrives on its eccentricity and asks readers to just roll with it.
I really enjoyed how completely unhinged this story was, in the best way. The BS Situation of Tougetsu Umidori doesn’t play by the rules, and that’s exactly its charm. It’s witty, weird, and utterly unpredictable. If you’re into philosophical oddballs, twisted humor, and a plot that defies categorization, this one’s absolutely worth the ride. I’m hooked and excited to see where this outrageous premise goes next.
