I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 keeps the fires of passion—or abject dislike—churning between the Nunnally and Rockmann.
I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 turns up the foes-to-lovers aspect while maintaining a clever and funny story and teasing future surprises. There’s no drag in the pace as it transitions from one dramatic situation to the next. As conceited Rockmann keeps popping up, it leads to misunderstandings, heightening hilarity. Thanks to combative Nunnally and Rockmann’s arrogance, I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 makes you crave more from the feuding pair.
The volume, created by Yone, with an original story by Mako and character design by Maro, begins with Nunnally at work. Translated by Jan Cash and lettered by Rachel J. Pierce, the Yen Press manga covers four chapters and some additional snippets of unforeseen moments through Nunnally’s life. While working, an annoyed Nunnally realizes she must return the dress to Rockmann. However, she dreads seeing him. Well, her life is about to become dreadful.
I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 Builds Romantic Tension
Arguably, there is no romance on Nunnally’s side. Instead, the story weaves a believable cluelessness, epitomizing the claims that dislike can be affection in disguise. Similar to how kids pick on their crush. Between Nunnally and Rockmann, it’s moreso that Nunnally’s habitual conflict with Rockmann over the years has made arguing her default position. Although, Rockmann instigates it, too.
Still, I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 falls on the tried and true comedic methods of romcoms, where the girl is so clueless she cannot fathom her nemesis’s motives. When Nunnally declares she is not a pure maiden, a stunned Rockmann inspires laughter. It’s so ingrained in them both that it’s like their two cats whose hackles rise on instinct. But the volume makes time for more than vinegary meet-cutes.
Conflicts That Might Overlap Later
There are several instances of conflict weaving through the story. Nunnally’s history seems enigmatic, particularly her mother’s origin. Meanwhile, the missing husband, bitten by a monster, returns home. The way the story develops this part makes one think of Claymore. Because the implication is the monster turned him into something. So, hopefully, this will not become a loose thread left unexplored, given the attention it received.
Ice witches become essential for a neighboring kingdom, Orcinus. They must be pure maidens to boot. It’s unclear why the story emphasizes the flyers or why the queen of that kingdom has Elizabeth Bathory tales of bathing in blood for youth. Whether the story is setting up conflict or a simple misunderstanding is unknown. However, although the comedy elements between Rockmann and Nunnally keep the story hilarious, there must be conflict out of their verbal sparrings.
I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 includes other snippets. The issue is whether it’s all connected or whether each is a standalone incident. If it’s the former, seeing how they weave together is exciting. However, it’s too much for one volume if it’s the latter.
A Lot of Laughs and Questions
I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 keeps the fires of passion—or abject dislike—churning between the Nunnally and Rockmann. It’s adorable and fun as they trade barbs and try one-upping each other. Meanwhile, the world gets a little larger in this volume. But with a monster, witch demand, a book about laws for marriage, and Nunnally’s lineage, I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World 3 also takes on too much in one volume, even if it doesn’t lack for laughs or pacing.
