I Never Wanted to Be Number One

Editorial Review

★4.2 / 5 — henhenta editorial rating (our own assessment, not the DLsite official user score)

Pressurized Marshmallow’s latest positions itself squarely in the yandere-driven CG market, a subgenre that has grown increasingly competitive as circles refine their approach to obsessive character psychology. The reverse NTR angle—where the protagonist’s partner becomes the source of threat rather than an external rival—represents a meaningful variation on NTR conventions that still remains underexploited relative to its conceptual potential.

Tsukishima Shiiru’s artwork carries the distinction of treating these psychological dynamics with compositional care rather than pure shock value. Eight base CGs yielding twenty-five total images through variations suggests deliberate production choices: the circle isn’t padding artificially, but rather developing scenarios across multiple emotional registers or narrative beats. This approach rewards close examination and suggests the creator understands that yandere appeal hinges on believable character motivation, not just extreme presentation. The reverse NTR framework here functions as something more than a gimmick—it inverts the typical power structure of the genre by making the female character’s obsession the gravitational center of the narrative rather than a secondary complication.

The JPEG and CG format positions this squarely for the visual-novel-adjacent audience rather than traditional manga readers, which shapes expectations appropriately. The production values implied by the variation count suggest technical competence in rendering and scene construction.

This collection will resonate most strongly with readers who find psychological complexity more compelling than shock escalation, particularly those drawn to yandere works that commit seriously to the character’s internal logic rather than treating obsession as aesthetic window dressing. The reverse NTR positioning should also appeal to audiences fatigued by conventional netorare beats seeking a structural refresh.

A focused, technically proficient entry that respects its premise enough to develop it thoughtfully rather than sensationalize it.