@GreeneValley While it is true that it has been shown as misunderstandings from Harold's perspective, no other character shares the same view. When the entire cast is proclaiming his brilliance constantly, it feels more like a not-so subtle attempt to make a self-insert than a joke. I've seen the same concept done far better in Tearmoon Empire Story. Which feels far more humourous in its execution despite using very similar methods, so I would assume, as I believe both authors are of a similar skill level, that the humour at show would be of a similar quality (then again it might just be a false equivalent from my dumb stupid brain). The main reason for his distinction, I believe, is the phrasing of the compliments. In Tearmoon the words feel hyperbolic and overplayed to a disastrous extent, where as in this, it feels more like something an egotistcal teenager would say. This is assuming that comedy is the aim for both, of course. (I don't really see how something like this could be used any other way) I do not see how a major moment for Erika's character can be based on the disgruntled ramblings of a post on r/iamverysmart and not mean anything deeper.