Actually, I'm not here to recommend light novels.
Strongly recommend Nisio Isin's 'Monogatari Series'. Although it does have a bit of a harem vibe, it gradually dismantles the harem step by step. This person talks a lot and often plays with words. The plot may not be as ruthless as Xi Lao's 'bento' stories, but he's also not soft on the characters he creates; if he decides a character should 'bento', then they 'bento'. I somehow feel like this is ruining Nisio Isin. Although there is quite a bit of chatter, you could also call it his linguistic charm—it depends on whether the reader's wavelength aligns, otherwise it's hard to get through. But if you can get through Nisio Isin's works, what else is hard to read? Nisio Isin is an eccentric, and there are plenty of eccentrics in his works, but let's not get into that. Regarding the new 'guts-cleansing' work *Sorrowful Legend*, which is about magical girls, I can't imagine what a 'guts-cleansing' magical girl would be like; if it's a chatterbox, then I could kneel in admiration. Let's pause on that and return to the Monogatari Series. Meanwhile, *Nekomonogatari: Black* is being adapted into animation over the New Year, still with Shinbo, although aside from Shinbo, I don't know who else could animate Nisio Isin's works. Two eccentrics come together. Also, the Monogatari Series is coming to an end; once *Owarimonogatari* is out, it's almost over. Speaking of which, Trash-kun's harem has been dismantled all the way, leaving only Shinobu and Hanekawa. In *Owarimonogatari*, choosing which one to dismantle is tricky! One is a mysterious entity, the other is reality—I have to worry about Shinobu. If Nisio Isin 'bentos' Shinobu… at least think about commercialization! Are you trying to make it unsellable? The above chatter is just for those who understand; if you don't, just consider it passing by. Also, I'm looking for people whose wavelengths match. Although the range is a bit small, if you read light novels, leave your name below. The original poster thanks you all here. Sorry for the weak formatting on this crappy device.
