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Cover of the first light novel volume featuring Chocolat.
俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している
(Ore no Nōnai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Rabu Kome o Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru)
GenreComedy, romance, slice of life[1]
Light novel
Written byTakeru Kasukabe
Illustrated byYukiwo
Published byKadokawa Shoten
ImprintKadokawa Sneaker Bunko
Original runFebruary 1, 2012 – February 1, 2016
Volumes12
Manga
Written byTakeru Kasukabe
Illustrated bySayaka Itsuki
Published byEnterbrain
MagazineFamitsu Comic Clear
Original runFebruary 1, 2013 – May 1, 2015
Volumes5
Anime television series
Directed byTakayuki Inagaki
Written byHiroko Kanasugi
Music bySakai Asuka
StudioDiomedéa
Licensed by
Original networkTokyo MX, Sun TV, TVQ, GBS, MTV, BS11, CTC, tvk, TVS
English network
Original run October 10, 2013 – December 12, 2013
Episodes10 + OVA (List of episodes)
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Noucome (のうコメ, Nōkome), short for My Mental Choices are Completely Interfering with my School Romantic Comedy (俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している, Ore no Nōnai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Rabu Kome o Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru), is a Japanese light novel series written by Takeru Kasukabe, with illustrations by Yukiwo. Kadokawa Shoten published 12 volumes between February 2012 and February 2016. A manga adaptation by Sayaka Itsuki was serialized in Enterbrain's Famitsu Comic Clear. A ten-episode anime television series adaptation, directed by Takayuki Inagaki and produced by Diomedéa, aired between October and December 2013.

Plot

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Kanade Amakusa is a high school student who is suffering from a curse called "Absolute Choices" (絶対選択肢, Zettai Sentakushi). This curse requires him to select an action from a list of two or three options that appear before him at any time. He has no control over what choices appear. Many of them are weird or perverse and as a result, the curse has tainted his reputation with his classmates and other people around him, making his life difficult. However, one day, a choice he makes on his way home from school causes a mysterious, beautiful, young girl to fall from the sky. Amakusa discovers that she was sent from the God World to assist him in completing a series of missions given to him directly by God himself. After completing these missions, the "Absolute Choices" curse will be lifted from Amakusa; but should he fail in completing any of the missions, he will be stuck with the curse forever.

As the story progresses, the options change, such as a new option suddenly appearing, or the options suddenly disappearing before a choice is made, or even giving chances to decline all options. According to Amakusa, the three types of options are: options that force the person to take certain actions, options that alter other people physically or mentally who will not retain the memory afterward, and options that have unpredictable outcomes.

Characters

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Main characters

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Kanade Amakusa (甘草 奏, Amakusa Kanade)
Voiced by: Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Ikumi Hayama (female form)
Kanade suffers from "Absolute Choices", a curse that forces him to choose one of two or more options. If he doesn't choose, he develops an unbearable migraine. In the beginning, he meets Chocolat and learns that to end the curse, he has to complete a series of "missions". Failing to finish any mission before its deadline will result in the curse staying forever. As the result of "Absolute Choices," his classmates view him as a weird person and thus he has become one of the "Reject Five". He is the object of affection for most of the girls in the Reject Five, but is mostly oblivious to their feelings and is annoyed by their eccentric natures.
Chocolat (ショコラ, Shokora)
Voiced by: Kaori Sadohara
The beautiful girl who falls from the sky after Amakusa chooses the option "a beautiful girl falls from the sky" when given an Absolute Choice on his way home from school one day. She chooses the name "Chocolat" when Kanade gives her a box of chocolates to eat. She was sent from the God World to help Kanade complete the "missions" in order to remove the curse. However, she is quite air-headed, making her ineffective when assisting Kanade. According to her, she lost her memory prior to receiving the mission, including how to resolve the curse. In the second novel, she transfers into Kanade's class as his "pet".
Sometimes, when she bumps her head or gets drunk, an inner Chocolat, who has not lost her memories, appears for a short time. Unlike her counterpart, this Chocolat is smart, helpful and has a better idea about the curse. She reverts to her usual self if she bumps her head again or becomes sober. According to her, Chocolat will return to the God World once the curse has ended. At one point, after regaining her memory, she tries to seduce Kanade, but fails because a chocolate box hits her head, returning her to normal.

Reject Five

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The "Reject Five" (お断り5, Okotowari 5) are the five students at Kanade's school who, although they are physically attractive, have certain defects in their personalities.
Furano Yukihira (雪平 ふらの, Yukihira Furano)
Voiced by: Yui Kondo
A girl who sits behind Kanade in class. She has a weird sense of humor and will often tell jokes with a blank expression. She has feelings for Kanade, but exhibits a tsundere attitude towards him. She also has a secret passion for cute things, especially a character called "White Pig", but only reveals this side of her if no one familiar is around.
Ōka Yūōji (遊王子 謳歌, Yūōji Ōka)
Voiced by: Ayumi Tsuji
Kanade's classmate, who normally acts like a naive, hyperactive air-head, but is also smart and constructs strange devices. She is the daughter of the president of UOG, a company that manufactures a large array of products. She is aware of Kanade's missions, although she does not know the reason behind them, and will sometimes try to help. She has feelings for Kanade, but she is too shy to reveal them and can only tease him to express herself though will only get embarrassed when around Kanade.
Yuragi Hakoniwa (箱庭 ゆらぎ, Hakoniwa Yuragi)
Voiced by: Naomi Ōzora
Kanade's childhood friend. She has a habit of calling everyone older-brother or older-sister. According to her, she will feel ill if she calls anyone anything other than older-brother or older-sister, or if anyone calls her older-sister.
Himeru Hisoka (密 秘, Hisoka Himeru)
A senior student. She shows interest in both males and females and has even seduced girls whose boyfriends she has stolen. In the fourth light novel, Seira tasks her with making Kanade fall in love with her, but she is unable to do so.
Karasu Yumeshima (夢島 カラス, Yumeshima Karasu)
Voiced by: Masami Iwasaki
A senior student. He is one of the leaders of the odd students at school and always wears a mask.
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The five most popular students in school; the opposite of the Reject Five.
Seira Kokubyakuin (黒白院 清羅, Kokubyakuin Seira)
Voiced by: Hiromi Igarashi
The student council president and leader of the Popular Five. She also knows about Kanade's curse, but instead of helping him, she uses her knowledge to make fun of him. She appears to have some connection to the God World, and knows more about the curse than any other character. According to her, "falling in love" is actually the ultimate mission to remove the curse, yet she refuses to reveal any more detail.
Sōka Shishimori (獅子守 想牙, Shishimori Sōka)
Voiced by: Takayuki Kondō
The student council vice president and the most popular boy in school. He is a normal student and is tired of the Reject Five's weird antics. He has five younger sisters, explaining his aversion to 'younger sister' characters. He is calm and cold-hearted.
Konagi Yawakaze (柔風 小凪, Yawakaze Konagi)
Voiced by: Misato
Yūōji's best friend, she is very pure and innocent. Although she feels embarrassed around male students, as she rarely spends time around them, she wants to learn to do so. She is the third most popular girl in the school and has many admirers who wish to guard her and protect her innocence. If any student attempts to do something of a perverted nature with her, her "guards" will beat that person up. Kanade has been a victim of several of these beatings, due to his "curse" often requiring him to make perverted decisions. She has feelings for Kanade, with him being the only boy she is comfortable around, despite his antics with his curse.
Ayame Reikadō (麗華堂 絢女, Reikadō Ayame)
Voiced by: Rei Matsuzaki
A proud and harsh female student, she has large breasts and often argues with Yukihira, who is not as well endowed. Amakusa learns that her breasts have been augmented by plastic surgery by means of his curse; Yukihira also becomes aware of this by touching them. Both of them choose to keep her secret. According to Ayame, her harsh personality and the reason for the plastic surgery are both because of her childhood friend who loves tsundere girls.
Tōya Yoshiwara (吉原 桃夜, Yoshiwara Tōya)
Voiced by: Kazutomi Yamamoto
A freshman. Usually quiet, but who is actually a womanizer.

Others

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Utage Dōraku (道楽 宴, Dōraku Utage)
Voiced by: Akiko Yajima
Amakusa's homeroom teacher who was afflicted with the "Absolute Choices" curse in the past. Although she is able to discuss and share some information about the curse with Amakusa, she is unable to tell him how to end the curse or she starts suffering from painful headaches, as a residual affect of the curse. She covers for Kanade when he has to choose embarrassing options from the "Absolute Choices" when she can. She has the appearance of an elementary school girl, despite being 29.
God (神, Kami)
Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana
The God in charge of Amakusa's "missions" for removing the curse. He is rather sloppy and usually teases Amakusa with the curse, earning him the epithet Chara-Kami (チャラ神, "Flippant God"). According to him, he has just taken the job recently and cannot offer too much help in removing the curse. He also states that he isn't the one who offers the choices; the god that does so is unknown.
Aoi Nishino (西野葵, Nishino Aoi)
Voiced by: Shin Ginoza
Aoi is a feminine looking senior student a who attends Seikou Private School. Despite being in high school like the rest of the characters, he has the appearance of a grade-schooler and the personality of a small child. It is said that he's one of the highest-ranked students in the school.
Kazama (笠間)
Voiced by: Takehiro Hasu
Kazama is a male student who attends Seikou Private School. He is known as The Beast Of Roses.
Ishioka (石岡)
Voiced by: Teppei Akahira
Ishioka is a male who attends Seikou Private School. He is known as The Sweets King.
Sakuragawa (桜川)
Voiced by: Shusaku Shirakawa
Sakuragawa is another male student at Seikou Private School. He is known as The Emperor In The Nude.

Media

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Print

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The light novels are written by Takeru Kasukabe, with illustrations by Yukiwo. Kadokawa Shoten published 12 volumes under their Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint between February 1, 2012, and February 1, 2016.[2][3]

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Sayaka Itsuki, was serialized in Enterbrain's Famitsu Comic Clear online magazine between February 1, 2013, and May 1, 2015. Enterbrain published five tankōbon volumes between July 13, 2013, and June 15, 2015.[4][5]

Anime

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A 10-episode anime television series adaptation, directed by Takayuki Inagaki and produced by Diomedéa,[6] aired in Japan between October 10[7] and December 12, 2013, on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and TVQ, and was simulcast by Crunchyroll.[8] The screenplay is written by Hiroko Kanasugi, and chief animation director Hiroyuki Saida based the character design used in the anime on Yukiwo's original concept. The sound director is Takayuki Yamaguchi, and the music is produced by Mages. The opening theme is "S・M・L☆" (Sweet Melty Love) by Afilia Saga and the ending theme is "Taiyō to Tsuki no Cross" (太陽と月のCROSS) by Two Formula, a group consisting of Kaori Sadohara and Saeko Sōgō. An additional episode was released on Blu-ray Disc along with the eighth light novel volume on May 20, 2014.[8]

No. Official English title
Original Japanese title 		Original air date
1"Kanade Amakusa's Not-So-Sweet Daily Life"
Transliteration: "Amakusa Kanade no Amakunai Nichijō" (Japanese: 甘草奏の甘くない日常)		October 10, 2013 (2013-10-10)
"Kanade Amakusa's Not-So-Smell Natto"
Transliteration: "Amakusa Kanade no Kusakunai Nattō" (Japanese: 甘草奏の臭くない納豆)
Kanade, after a long day of embarrassing choices, is prompted with either having a beautiful girl fall from the sky or the flirty street cleaner fall from the sky. He chooses the former and a girl later named Chocolat falls from the sky.
2"Secret Technique! Make Them Laugh with a Pig-ish Joke!"
Transliteration: "Higi Ari! Butakkujōku de Warawasero!" (Japanese: 秘技あり!ブタックジョークで笑わせろ!)		October 17, 2013 (2013-10-17)
"Objection! Buttaku Trial"
Transliteration: "Igi Ari! Burakku Saiban" (Japanese: 異議あり!ブタック裁判)
To Kanade's chagrin, Chocolat quickly makes herself at home, and someone identified as God calls his mobile phone, tasking him with missions that must be fulfilled in order to end Absolute Choice. The first mission is to make Yukihara laugh, which proves difficult as Furano assumes that Kanade is simply making fun of her. To make matters worse, Yukihara starts crying on the school roof.
3"Girls and Panties"
Transliteration: "Gāruzu & Panchirā" (Japanese: がーるず&ぱんちらー)		October 24, 2013 (2013-10-24)
"You'll Still Look Through The Panties Even If It's Man's?"
Transliteration: "Otokomono demo Pantsu ga Mitai?" (Japanese: 男物でもパンツが見たい?)
After chasing Yukihara to the school roof, Kanade slips on a banana he took with him, and Yukihara erupts into uncontrollable laughter. Kanade's next objective is to get a glimpse of Konagi Yawakaze's panties. On top of its absurdity, each attempt to do so elicits the wrath of a group of bodyguards committed to preserving her image. On a shopping trip, Kanade and Ōka attack a ruffian, allowing Kanade to see the panties Ōka is wearing in the process; as the panties were initially intended for Konagi, so the mission is completed.
4"Harem is Wonderful!"
Transliteration: "Hāremu wa SubaraC!" (Japanese: ハーレムはスバラC!)		October 31, 2013 (2013-10-31)
"The Greatest Feeling in The World!"
Transliteration: "Sekai de Ichiban KimochiE!" (Japanese: 世界で一番キモチE!)
Chocolat joins Kanade's class and he is presented with a new choice. He picks time in a harem that he soon discovers is not what he expects. Little does he know that his choice left him being chased by the most popular boys in the school. This leads to the school president instigating a battle between the five most popular individuals in the school, the Popular Five, and the Reject Five, and to a new mission for Kanade. He has to make all of the girls in the upcoming battle say they like him.
5"The Little Sister Shows Up"
Transliteration: "Imōto, Arawaru" (Japanese: 妹、あらわる)		November 7, 2013 (2013-11-07)
"Stomach Gets Upset"
Transliteration: "I, Motareru" (Japanese: 胃、もたれる)
Kanade struggles to make all the girls in the upcoming battle like him, and must find one more person to join their team. While searching for a team member, Kanade realizes that the girls in the upcoming battle don't have to love him. Thus, Kanade asks Yuouji if she likes him as person, to which she replies yes. Later, an old childhood friend named Yuragi bumps into Kanade calling him "onii-san". Yuragi then asks multiple people to be their "onee-chan", making him realize she could fit perfectly in the Reject Five. She joins the team and tells Kanade she likes him without being asked.
6"Tiger! Tiger! Tiger!"
Transliteration: "Tora Tora Tora!" (Japanese: トラトラトラ!)		November 14, 2013 (2013-11-14)
"Pig! Pig! Pig!"
Transliteration: "Buta Buta Buta!" (Japanese: ぶたぶたぶた!)
7"Seira Sortie!"
Transliteration: "Seira Shutsugeki!" (Japanese: 清羅出撃!)		November 21, 2013 (2013-11-21)
"Seira, Don't Make Me Take My Clothes Off"
Transliteration: "Seira, Fuku o Nugasanaide" (Japanese: 清羅、服を脱がさないで)
8"My Freeloader Can't Be This Smart!?"
Transliteration: "Ore no Isōrō ga Konna ni Kashikoi Hazu ga Nai!?" (Japanese: 俺の居候がこんなに賢いはずがない!?)		November 28, 2013 (2013-11-28)
"My Thing Can't Be This Amazing!?"
Transliteration: "Ore no Ichibutsu ga Konna ni Sugoi Hazu ga Nai!?" (Japanese: 俺の一物がこんなに凄いはずがない!?)
Chocolat regains her memory and begins to show a different side, prompting Kanade to wonder which side he prefers. After explaining what she knows about Absolute Choice, Chocolat begins behaving very strangely toward Kanade, attempting to kiss him. In the process, she is hit in the head and reverts to her usual self.
9"Gasp! A Swimming Contest Filled With Girls!"
Transliteration: "Doki! Bishōjo Darake no Suiei Taikai" (Japanese: ドキッ!美少女だらけの水泳大会)		December 5, 2013 (2013-12-05)
"Flex! A Muscle Contest Filled With Bros!"
Transliteration: "Muki! Aniki Darake no Kinniku Taikai" (Japanese: ムキッ!アニキだらけの筋肉大会)
"Earthenware! An Excavation Contest Filled With Jomon Pottery!"
Transliteration: "Doki! Jōmonshiki Darake no Hakkutsu Taikai" (Japanese: 土器っ!縄文式だらけの発掘大会)
10"Life is Series of Choices"
Transliteration: "Jinsei wa, Sentaku no Renzoku de aru" (Japanese: 人生は、選択の連続である)		December 12, 2013 (2013-12-12)
"Life is Series of Chores"
Transliteration: "Jinsei wa, Sentaku no Renzoku de aru" (Japanese: 人生は、洗濯の連続である)
OVATransliteration: "Kataomoi ☆ Otome" (Japanese: カタオモイ☆乙女)May 20, 2014 (2014-05-20)
Transliteration: "Kata Omoi ☆ Tome" (Japanese: 肩重い☆トメ)
Transliteration: "Katahō Gei ☆ Katahō Homo" (Japanese: 片方ゲイ☆片方ホモ)

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Noucome

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Noucome (のうコメ, Nōkome), short for My Mental Choices Are Completely Interfering with My School Romantic Comedy (俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している, Ore no Nōnai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Love Comedy o Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru), is a Japanese light novel series written by Takeru Kasukabe and illustrated by Yukiwo. The story revolves around Kanade Amakusa, a high afflicted with a known as "Absolute Choices," where multiple-choice dilemmas appear in his mind, and selecting an option forces it to manifest in reality, often resulting in absurd, embarrassing, or romantically charged situations that interfere with his attempts at a normal life. This premise drives a harem-style filled with humorous and elements, introducing female characters like the mysterious Chocolat who becomes entangled in his predicaments after one such choice. The was serialized by under their Sneaker Bunko imprint from February 2012 to February 2016, comprising 12 volumes and concluding the main storyline. A adaptation, illustrated by Sayaka Itsuki, was published in Enterbrain's Famitsu Comic Clear from February 2013 to May 2015, spanning five volumes. The franchise gained wider prominence through its adaptation: a 10-episode television series produced by , directed by Takayuki Inagaki, and aired on networks including from October 10 to December 12, 2013. An (OVA) episode, serving as the 11th episode, was bundled with the light novel's 8th volume on May 20, 2014 and later released separately. The features by talents such as as Kanade and Sadohara as Chocolat, with music by Asuka Sakai and character designs adapted by Hiroyuki Saita.

Overview

Premise

Ore no Nōnai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Love Comedy wo Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru (俺の脳内選択肢が、学園ラブコメを全力で邪魔している), known in English as My Mental Choices Are Completely Interfering with My School Romantic Comedy, is a Japanese series centered on , a high school student afflicted by a curse known as "Absolute Choices." The curse manifests as a mental multiple-choice system imposed by a self-proclaimed god, presenting Kanade with two or more options that he must select from, with the chosen action immediately becoming reality. These choices trigger randomly during daily life, often in high school settings, and typically involve embarrassing, absurd, or comically disruptive scenarios, such as a beautiful suddenly falling from the sky or forcing him into humiliating situations. While the curse begins without any provided explanation for its source, it persistently interferes with Kanade's attempts to lead a normal life, turning ordinary moments into chaotic events. The series is classified as a genre with elements, incorporating mechanics to visual novel tropes and typical school life rom-com narratives. Through the curse's unpredictable interventions, it satirizes the contrived choices and romantic entanglements common in such stories, emphasizing comedic mishaps over straightforward romance.

Setting

The story of Noucome is primarily set in Seikou Private Academy, a typical Japanese high that serves as the central hub for the series' events and interactions. This institution reflects standard contemporary Japanese educational environments, featuring multiple classes per grade level—up to 15 classes per year—and emphasizing daily routines such as classroom activities, club participation, and after-school hangouts that foster social bonds and comedic misunderstandings. The school's layout includes standard facilities like classrooms, club rooms, and outdoor areas used for events, providing a grounded backdrop for the narrative without extensive fantastical alterations. Social dynamics at Seikou Private Academy are sharply divided by popularity and perceived appeal, creating a hierarchical structure that amplifies the series' elements. Students are informally categorized into groups such as the "Popular Five," comprising the most admired and attractive individuals in the , often idolized for their and conventional beauty. In contrast, the "Reject Five" represents a counter-group of students deemed socially awkward or unconventional due to quirky behaviors and personalities, resulting from a school vote identifying those unlikely to be seen as romantic prospects. These divisions highlight gender-segregated social circles, where boys and girls often interact in limited, trope-laden ways, such as during festivals, sports days, or confession scenarios, underscoring the rigid yet humorous high school pecking order typical of Japanese . The supernatural aspect of the curse, known as "Absolute Choices," manifests exclusively within this realistic modern setting, forcing the protagonist to make disruptive decisions without expanding into broader world-building. Everyday life extends occasionally to the protagonist's home and local neighborhood, incorporating familiar rom-com tropes like club activities, seasonal school festivals, and awkward romantic pursuits, all rooted in the cultural norms of early during the light novels' initial publication. This confined scope keeps the focus on interpersonal school dynamics, where the curse's interventions heighten the absurdity of routine adolescent experiences.

Plot

Main storyline

The main storyline of Noucome revolves around Kanade Amakusa, an ordinary high school student burdened by a supernatural curse known as "Absolute Choices," which manifests as involuntary mental dilemmas forcing him to select and perform one of two extreme, often humiliating actions in daily life. These choices frequently occur during school hours, disrupting Kanade's attempts at a normal routine and leading to public embarrassments, such as stripping partially in class or shouting bizarre declarations, which exacerbate his social awkwardness. As a result, Kanade becomes part of the "Reject 5," an informal group of five boys ostracized by their female classmates due to his curse-induced antics, fostering initial interactions centered on shared isolation and comedic mishaps. One pivotal early event occurs when a choice presents Kanade with the option of a beautiful girl falling from the sky, introducing Chocolat, a mysterious transfer student from the "God World" sent to assist him in missions assigned by a self-proclaimed god to potentially lift the curse. This encounter initiates harem-like dynamics as Kanade's choices inadvertently draw him closer to other heroines, including the energetic Furano Yukihira and the Ouka Yuuouji, through forced romantic or comedic scenarios like public confessions or escapades during school festivals. The recurring multiple-choice mechanism serves as the core , escalating from personal embarrassments to group-involving dilemmas that blend humor with budding affections, such as tournament challenges pitting the Reject 5 against popular students. Major arcs build as Kanade forms tentative alliances with the heroines to investigate the curse's origins, revealed through divine missions involving witnessing genuine or confronting illusory threats like world-ending flames caused by his selections. School trips and events, including pool outings and bus tours, heighten tensions with choices demanding intimate acts like kisses, prompting collective efforts to evade or mitigate the curse's interference while deepening emotional bonds. Mid-series developments up to the sixth volume emphasize revelations about the curse's ties to a god of and Kanade's past emotional barriers, alongside side stories of quirky family backgrounds and competitions that further entwine the group's fates without resolving the overarching affliction.

Ending and resolution

The final arc of the Noucome light novel series, encompassing volumes 7 through 12, focuses on Kanade Amakusa's escalating confrontations with the origin of his "absolute choice" curse, a force that compels him to select from embarrassing options in social situations, particularly romantic ones. This arc introduces significant changes to the curse following Kanade's reunion with Sora Amagami, the goddess of love responsible for its imposition, who is depicted as an entity tied to love but inept in its nuances due to Kanade's childhood rejection of her, which she used to impose the curse in an attempt to understand human . The narrative builds toward an "ultimate choice" scenario involving all major heroines—Chocolat, Ouka Yuuouji, Furano Yukihira, and others—as Kanade navigates revelations about the curse's mechanics and its impact on his relationships. In volume 12, published on February 1, 2016, by , the curse's purpose is explained as a flawed divine intervention, parodying romance tropes while testing the authenticity of emotions amid forced decisions. Kanade regains memories previously sealed by Sora , reaffirming his deep feelings for Chocolat, the mysterious girl from the divine realm and primary romantic interest. The brain choices, presumed eliminated earlier, revive to present a climactic final selection, forcing Kanade to choose actions that determine his reunion with Chocolat and the curse's fate. Through this confrontation, Sora Amagami confronts her own limitations in understanding love, leading to her departure for and the permanent removal of the curse after 12 volumes. Character outcomes emphasize romantic closure for Kanade primarily with Chocolat, solidifying their bond in a post-curse world free from supernatural interference, while maintaining harmonious among the heroines without resolving into a traditional . Supporting characters like Ouka Yuuouji and Furano Yukihira achieve personal growth, transitioning to normal school life with strengthened friendships. The humorously depicts everyday scenarios, such as an interrupted proposal involving Chocolat, underscoring the series' comedic essence even in resolution. Thematically, the ending provides closure on the tension between and predestined choices, portraying the curse as a satirical device that ultimately highlights genuine affection transcending artificial constraints. This wrap-up preserves the series' of romance genres, ending on a lighthearted note rather than dramatic finality.

Characters

Main characters

Kanade Amakusa (甘草 奏, Amakusa Kanade) is the protagonist, a second-year high at Seikō Private who is afflicted with the curse known as "Absolute Choices," which forces him to select from bizarre mental options that disrupt his daily life and romantic prospects. He serves as the reluctant center of a dynamic, often displaying traits through his exasperated reactions to the curse's comedic and frustrating interventions, while maintaining a level-headed and caring personality toward his friends. Voiced by in the anime adaptation. Chocolat (ショコラ, Shokora) is a petite, childlike girl from the "God World" assigned as Kanade's helper to resolve his curse through various missions; she becomes the de facto leader of the school's "Reject Five" group of social outcasts after choosing her name upon eating chocolates. Her upbeat and carefree demeanor masks a more serious inner self, and she develops deep romantic affection for Kanade, often bonding with him over shared curse-related experiences that highlight her loyalty and love for sweets. Voiced by Kaori Sadohara in the anime. Ouka Yuuouji (遊王子 謳歌, Yūōji Ōka) is a tomboyish member of the Reject Five, characterized by her athletic build, hyperactive energy, and straightforward personality that provides action-oriented in Kanade's interactions. As a cheerful and airheaded girl with a girly shy side in romantic situations, she harbors feelings for Kanade, contributing to the group's romantic tensions through her bold antics and physical prowess. Voiced by Ayumi Tsuji in the . Furano Yukihira (雪平 ふらの, Yukihira Furano) rounds out the primary Reject Five heroines as Kanade's classmate, a quiet girl with a delivery of lame jokes and vulgar language that underscores her self-conscious and emotionally layered nature within the dynamic. Her romantic interest in Kanade manifests through jealous interactions with other heroines, amplified by the curse's interference in their school life. Voiced by Yui Kondō in the . Yuragi Hakoniwa (箱庭 ゆらぎ, Hakoniwa Yuragi) is the fifth member of the Reject Five, Kanade's childhood friend and underclassman who considers herself everyone's little sister, often acting overly affectionate and clingy in a comedic, imouto-like manner that adds to the tensions. Her energetic and happy personality leads to hapless mishaps and endearing antics. Voiced by in the anime. Members of the elite "Popular Five"—such as Seira Kokubyakuin and Ayame Reikadou—introduce external rivalries and affections toward Kanade that complicate curse-driven scenarios.

Supporting characters

The Reject Five represent the underdogs of Seikou Private School, a group of five students shunned for their eccentric personalities and unconventional behaviors, fostering a collective bond with protagonist Kanade Amakusa through shared experiences of . This ensemble amplifies the series' by highlighting awkward group dynamics and failed attempts at normalcy, such as Furano Yukihira's delivery of bizarre jokes involving or pigs, which often leave others bewildered. Ouka Yuuouji contributes hyperactive energy and childish antics, like impromptu pranks or obsessive comments on undergarments, further emphasizing the group's role in generating chaotic, relatable humor. Yuragi Hakoniwa adds to with her overzealous act and frequent clumsy incidents. Collectively, the Reject Five enhance tropes by orbiting Kanade in supportive yet competitive ways, sparking lighthearted rivalries that propel comedic misunderstandings without overshadowing the central narrative. In opposition, the Popular Five comprise the school's elite, consisting of five highly attractive and charismatic individuals whose prominence creates jealousy dynamics and social conflicts, positioning them as glamorous rivals to the Reject Five. Seira Kokubyakuin, the haughty president, teases Kanade with her sharp wit and insider knowledge of supernatural elements, fueling tension through her manipulative yet playful interventions in school hierarchies. Ayame Reikadō adds to the group's allure with her proud, cold exterior that masks vulnerabilities, often leading to humorous clashes when her facade cracks during interactions with underdogs like Kanade. These characters drive plot progression by embodying idealized rivals, their presence escalating romantic stakes and satirical takes on popularity contests. Beyond these groups, other supporting characters enrich the world-building with familial and authoritative ties. Family members, such as Kanade's numerous younger sisters, introduce domestic by complicating his daily life and romantic pursuits with sibling teasing and unexpected visits. Teachers like Utage Douraku, a diminutive yet aggressively crude instructor with prior experience of the Absolute Choice , offer reluctant guidance laced with violent humor, such as strangling demonstrations or bizarre lesson plans. The "god" entity, a sloppy and unhelpful who enforces Kanade's mental choice system, functions as a recurring , imposing absurd dilemmas that catalyze the story's supernatural and force improbable alliances. Interactions among these groups and individuals intensify tropes, as the Reject Five's loyal camaraderie with Kanade provokes envy from the Popular Five, resulting in cross-group banter, temporary team-ups, and escalating jealousies that underscore the series' blend of romance and .

Media releases

Light novels

The light novels, formally titled ''Ore no Nōnai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Love wo Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru'' (translated as "My Mental Choices Are Completely Interfering with My School "), were written by Takeru Kasukabe and illustrated by Yukiwo. Published by under the Sneaker Bunko imprint, the series consists of 12 main volumes and one side-story volume (11.5), released between January 2012 and February 2016. The publication timeline began with Volume 1 on January 31, 2012, and ended with the final Volume 12 on February 1, 2016, marking the conclusion of the series as announced by the author. Key releases included Volume 2 on May 31, 2012, and Volume 3 on October 31, 2012, which aligned with the adaptation's coverage. The full list of volumes and their release dates is as follows:
VolumeTitle (Abbreviated)Release Date
1Ore no Nōnai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Rabu Kome o Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru 1January 31, 2012
2... 2May 31, 2012
3... 3October 31, 2012
4... 4March 31, 2013
5... 5June 29, 2013
6... 6September 28, 2013
7... 7January 31, 2014
8... 8June 1, 2014
9... 9October 1, 2014
10... 10April 1, 2015
11... 11August 1, 2015
11.5... 11.5January 1, 2016
12... 12February 1, 2016
No specific initial print runs or total circulation figures for the series up to 2016 have been publicly disclosed by the publisher. The light novels formed the basis for subsequent manga and anime adaptations.

Manga adaptation

A manga adaptation of Noucome, illustrated by Sayaka Itsuki with character designs by Yukiwo, was serialized in the online magazine Famitsu Comic Clear from February 1, 2013, to May 1, 2015. The series was collected into five tankōbon volumes under the Famitsu Clear Comics imprint by Kadokawa's Enterbrain division, with the final volume released on June 15, 2015. As a from the light novels by Takeru Kasukabe, the condenses the source material's plot to suit the visual format, focusing on key events from the early volumes (approximately up to volume 4 of the light novels) while emphasizing comedic timing through dynamic panel layouts. Its character designs remain faithful to Yukiwo's originals, enhancing the appeal of the cast in a static comic medium that highlights humorous expressions and interactions. The adaptation concludes without resolving the full storyline of the light novels, which extend to 12 volumes. The volumes are available in both print and digital formats through platforms like , with no additional volumes produced after 2015.

Anime adaptation

The anime adaptation of Noucome, titled Ore no Nōnai Sentakushi ga, Gakuen Love Comedy wo Zenryoku de Jama Shiteiru, is a ten-episode television series produced by the studio and directed by Takayuki Inagaki. It aired on AT-X and other networks in from October 10 to December 12, 2013, with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. The series composition was overseen by Kanasugi, who also scripted several episodes, while character designs were adapted from the original illustrations by Yukiwo. The adaptation faithfully recreates the light novel's core premise of protagonist Kanade Amakusa's "absolute choice" curse, which forces him into absurd multiple-choice dilemmas that manifest in reality, often leading to embarrassing or romantic entanglements. It covers the events of light novel volumes 1 through 3, introducing key characters like Chocolat and Furano Yukihira while building the comedic tension around Amakusa's daily struggles. However, the series concludes with an original ending not present in the source material up to that point, escalating the curse's consequences and solidifying the harem formation among the female leads through a climactic revelation about the curse's origins. This structure emphasizes episodic comedy centered on curse-induced scenarios, such as harem-building missions and interpersonal rivalries, while gradually developing the romantic and supernatural themes. An additional OVA episode, serving as an unaired eleventh installment, was bundled with the limited edition release of light novel volume 8 on May 20, 2014, extending the harem dynamics with further comedic escapades. The opening theme, "S・M・L☆" (Sweet Melty Love), was performed by the idol group Afilia Saga, capturing the series' playful vibe with upbeat pop-rock energy. The ending theme, "Taiyō to Tsuki no CROSS" (Cross Between the Sun and the Moon), was sung by the duo TWO-FORMULA (comprising voice actresses Kaori Sadohara and Saeko Zōgō, who portray characters in the series), featuring a softer, melodic tone that underscores the emotional undercurrents of the interactions. Home video releases in began with Blu-ray and DVD volumes issued by starting December 25, 2013, for the first volume, with subsequent volumes following monthly through 2014, including bonus materials like episode commentaries and artwork. Internationally, acquired the license for and released the complete series collection on Blu-ray (Region A) and DVD (Region 1) on November 11, 2014, featuring English subtitles but no English dub track; a re-release on Blu-ray occurred in 2022. The OVA was included in select Japanese home video editions but received limited international distribution as part of Sentai's licensing.

Reception

Critical reception

Noucome received mixed reviews, praised for its unique premise and humor but criticized for heavy fanservice and lack of character depth. The anime holds an average user score of 7.41 out of 10 on , based on user ratings as of 2025. On IMDb, it has a 6.6 out of 10 rating from approximately 6,000 users. Reviewers highlighted the series' comedic take on romantic comedy tropes through the "Absolute Choices" mechanic, which forces the protagonist into absurd situations, delivering consistent laughs. described it as "this past season's funniest " for its creative premise. User reviews on often commend the humor and lighthearted elements, with one noting it as "a barrel of laughs" and "one of the best comedies." Criticisms focused on repetitive fanservice, underdeveloped characters, and a shallow plot that prioritizes gags over emotional depth. Some reviewers felt the elements reinforced stereotypes, with female characters serving more as comedic devices than individuals. One review called it "creative and entertaining, but bland and lacking" beyond the curse premise. The animation by was generally seen as solid for , though not exceptional. Thematically, the series parodies and genres by exaggerating player agency through forced choices, prompting discussions on and artificial romance in media.

Commercial performance and legacy

Specific sales figures for the light novels are not publicly detailed, but the series did not achieve top-charting status, with 12 volumes published from 2012 to 2016 under Kadokawa Shoten's Sneaker Bunko. The anime's Blu-ray releases had modest performance on charts, insufficient to warrant a second season. Internationally, the gained visibility through on in 2013 and later availability on HIDIVE and other platforms, contributing to its niche audience. As of 2025, it maintains a among fans of comedies, with ongoing discussions on forums like highlighting its meme-worthy scenarios and humor. Noucome's legacy is as an underrated , influencing discussions on tropes through its "choice" system, though it remains without sequels or major adaptations beyond the OVA.

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