After Rebirth, My Best Friend Keeps Trying to Conquer Me is a romance and reincarnation-themed novel with strong boys' love (BL) elements that deeply explores the complex relationship between two best friends after one of them dies and is reborn. The story begins with the protagonist returning to his past after living a tragic life. In his previous life, he was betrayed and ruined by people he trusted, including his closest friend. However, upon reincarnation, he intends to live a quieter life, avoiding his painful past. What he doesn't... more>> expect is that his best friend—who might not have shown love in their previous life—now becomes increasingly possessive and tries to win his heart.

The plot is dynamic and filled with intense emotional conflict. The author effectively uses a back-and-forth narrative structure to strengthen the inner turmoil and trauma of the protagonist. The school-life setting enhances the slice-of-life feel, but beneath its seemingly simple daily events lies deep emotional layers that gradually unfold. The central themes of the novel revolve around love that comes too late, second chances in life, and forgiveness—both for others and for oneself.

One of the novel's greatest strengths is its deep and realistic character development. The protagonist doesn't easily accept his friend's affection due to the lingering wounds from his past. His character grows gradually—from someone closed off and wary, to someone who learns to forgive and open his heart again. Meanwhile, the best friend character is not portrayed as flawless. He has manipulative and possessive traits that may make readers uncomfortable at first, but over time, he evolves and genuinely tries to make amends for his past mistakes.

In terms of writing style, the novel uses strong internal narration that allows readers to truly understand the protagonist's emotional conflict and struggles. The author creates an atmosphere that is both intense and heartfelt, making it easy for readers to be immersed in the story and empathize with the characters' pain and hope. While some parts of the story feel slow—especially in the beginning—that pacing actually allows for more thorough character exploration and strengthens the foundation of the main relationship.

Overall, After Rebirth, My Best Friend Keeps Trying to Conquer Me is an emotional and thought-provoking read. It's a great choice for readers who enjoy layered romance, strong character growth, and complex emotional dynamics. Though not a light read, the novel offers emotional depth rarely seen in typical teenage romance stories. It provides not only entertainment, but also psychological and moral reflection on facing the past, dealing with late-discovered love, and having the courage to change. This novel comes highly recommended for fans of reincarnation, school life, and especially those who enjoy BL stories with powerful drama elements. <<less