My discovery of this series is all thanks to Muse Asia. I honestly never thought they’d stream an anime that’s somewhat smutty, until this one.
Bean Counter follows Kondou Seiichiro, a corporate slave who is accidentally dragged into the summoning of the Holy Maiden to another world.
It’s quite an unfortunate situation, considering he wasn’t even meant to be part of the ritual. In an attempt to save Shiraishi Yua, the Holy Maiden, as she was magically transported, he ends up getting summoned alongside her.
The funniest thing about this book is Kondou’s overwhelming desire to keep working despite receiving special treatment as the Holy Maiden’s “tag-along.” He simply can’t help himself. To him, not working feels like losing his sense of purpose.
I honestly believe Kondou’s pitiful, sickly appearance is the main reason his love interest falls for him. Commander Aresh Indolark is known for being cold and aloof, yet, for some reason, he becomes incredibly invested in Kondou’s well-being. He definitely has an “I want to take care of this person” complex.
Kondou’s frail health, brought on by years of overwork, makes the environment of the other world especially dangerous for him. Naturally, Commander Indolark, through his quiet obsession, becomes the only person who truly understands how to care for him.
I found the characters both charming and incredibly frustrating. It’s a strange combination, but I think it comes from the wide range of personalities and exaggerated character traits that are so common in Japanese light novels and manga. They often felt larger than life, yet somehow still believable.
Overall, this book wasn’t what I expected, but it turned out to be exactly what I needed. I ended up loving it for that. I’m also glad the series is already complete, which means I can take my time reading the remaining volumes without worrying about catching up as new ones are released.
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