The MC: -has a secretive background -is underestimated -introvert/ or hides a true personality -intelligent male -No harem -Romance is a small subplot It does not have to fit all these points in. Modern day is preferred, I can also read manga/watch anime.
Does the MC there really count as an intelligent person? And it kinda has a harem. But it really is a good novel haha.
Secretive, underestimated, hiding past/personality/power/identity was my jam a long time ago! Sorry for the bombardment in advance lol (based off the bullet points) Novels: - There Was No Secret Organization - Ototsukai wa Shi to Odoru - The Evil Organization’s Recruitment Ad (maybe?) - Dungeon Defense - Running Away From The Hero! - Akugyaku no Black Maria - Falling In Love With the Villainess - Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei - Hyouketsu Kyoukai no Eden - My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending - Trash of the Count’s Family (kinda) Manga/anime: - Dendrobates - Akumetsu - Koroshiya 1 - Gokusen - Gun x Clover - Superior - Tiji-kun! - Rurouni Kenshin - Gintama(? lol) - The Fable - Ryuugan - Adekan - Kurenai Ouji - Trinity Blood - Eyeshield 21 - Nurarihyon no Mago - Hammer Session! Not based off the bullet points, but Baka to Test is kinda close to Classroom of the Elite.
He isn't interested in Romance though. Not exactly a bright MC, but is OP and very few know who he really is.
Yep. About comedy, Experimental Log of the Crazy Lich might also work. Only read ~50 chapters though, so can't be too sure.
Hi there, how're you doing? I also love this type of an MC and it was one of the motivations behind this novel of mine. The MC is an assassin, that hides this fact from his classmates and friends, and even in the assassin community, he doesn't flaunt his name. There are currently only 12 chapters published + 7 on Patreon, but I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for if you decide to give it go. Occidendum Thank you and let me know what you think Have a good one!