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igemona's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reddyrat's review against another edition
4.0
Most of this volume is taken up with Ren's acting test. Ren has to convince the president of his agency that his acting is up to romantic snuff or he's sacked. Of course Ren passes. He does it with style. After his rehearsal with Kyoko the night before, Ren is confident that he can perfectly act his scenes. He decides to improvise. Ren's costar Itsumi isn't going for it. She thinks he's being too brash at insisting on improvising. What's even worse is that Ren insists he can "make Itsumi act" like her character. Frankly, this would annoy me too. Itsumi isn't going to fall for Ren's charms.
But she does. When Ren acts out the part of his character, Itsumi loses herself. Ren's statements and body language evokes exactly the reactions that Ren wants her to have and that her character would have. It showcases Ren's acting talent - he not only understands his character but the personalities of his co-stars as well. I love how this series has given me a different idea of acting. Just how much talent it actually requires.
After the acting test, Ren and the president go into a limo to talk. Kyoko sees them from the window and worries that Ren is getting a talking-to. It's actually nothing of the sort, but Kyoko is terrified that Ren might be upset. She catches him as soon as he leaves the limo and offers him her good luck charm.
It's a sweet moment but brings up something that confuses me. Someone gave Kyoko a good luck charm that she has inexplicably named Corn. From some recollections, it seems like Ren met her when she was a little girl and gave it to her. But I haven't seen this for sure. Kyoko thinks it came from a fairy. Ren seems to remember this event with much love for Kyoko. But I can't figure out if it's an actual memory or his imagination.
But she does. When Ren acts out the part of his character, Itsumi loses herself. Ren's statements and body language evokes exactly the reactions that Ren wants her to have and that her character would have. It showcases Ren's acting talent - he not only understands his character but the personalities of his co-stars as well. I love how this series has given me a different idea of acting. Just how much talent it actually requires.
After the acting test, Ren and the president go into a limo to talk. Kyoko sees them from the window and worries that Ren is getting a talking-to. It's actually nothing of the sort, but Kyoko is terrified that Ren might be upset. She catches him as soon as he leaves the limo and offers him her good luck charm.
It's a sweet moment but brings up something that confuses me. Someone gave Kyoko a good luck charm that she has inexplicably named Corn. From some recollections, it seems like Ren met her when she was a little girl and gave it to her. But I haven't seen this for sure. Kyoko thinks it came from a fairy. Ren seems to remember this event with much love for Kyoko. But I can't figure out if it's an actual memory or his imagination.
shaked_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Finaly! Ren’s acting test!!! That was really good. I really enjoyed those chapters. I’m sad to see the Dark Moon arc come to an end, so far it has been so incredibly interesting. But then again I’m glad it’s over, I want to see Kyoko get more and more experienced and famous, I want to see her advance in show biz, so I’m really looking forward to the next arcs in the series!!!
Also I really loved how after the acting test Kyoko offered Corn to Ren. Those scenes were so magical, with Ren getting amused by Kyoko’s naivety and childishness, and Kyoko’s adorable expressions. It was really funny. It’s also really funny how Kyoko keeps misreading Ren’s feelings towards her, and how she even denies and misreads her own emotions and feelings towards Ren.
Kyoko is definitely my favorite character, I love her contradictory personality. She’s naive towards her own feelings and Ren’s feelings but she’s also really perceptive at times. She’s scary and intimidating, but she’s also really sweet and kind. Her complexity as a character is what makes her a great character. I also really love characters with tragic and sad backstories so of course I enjoy Kyoko’s character...
Also I really loved how after the acting test Kyoko offered Corn to Ren. Those scenes were so magical, with Ren getting amused by Kyoko’s naivety and childishness, and Kyoko’s adorable expressions. It was really funny. It’s also really funny how Kyoko keeps misreading Ren’s feelings towards her, and how she even denies and misreads her own emotions and feelings towards Ren.
Kyoko is definitely my favorite character, I love her contradictory personality. She’s naive towards her own feelings and Ren’s feelings but she’s also really perceptive at times. She’s scary and intimidating, but she’s also really sweet and kind. Her complexity as a character is what makes her a great character. I also really love characters with tragic and sad backstories so of course I enjoy Kyoko’s character...
tanisha1207's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
spark_of_madness's review
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Poor Itsumi fell right into Ren's hands... or acting. The acting sequence is a little confusing no matter how many times I read it. The only way the huge shift in Katsuki's emotions makes sense is if I imagine it like a soap opera or a k-drama where there is just so much drama. So that's what I try to do. I also laughed so much at the happy laughing scenes. Lori's reaction to finding out Kyoko was that one Ren was in love with makes me so happy. He just understands immediately that Ren hates himself so of course he would fall in love with a girl who refuses to love ever again.
tibcanread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
annelives's review against another edition
4.0
For my full series review on volumes 1-31 please visit http://perksofbeinganotakuwallflower.blogspot.com/2013/09/skip-beat-by-yoshiki-nakamura_9698.html
puhno's review against another edition
5.0
oml im not emotionally prepared for whats to come mannnnnn
daisypeareads's review against another edition
5.0
“WHEN REN’S LIKE THAT AND LOOKS STRAIGHT AT A GIRL,THE GIRL USUALLY LOSES IT…”
YESSSS YESSSSSS YESSSSSSSS
Omg OMG the amount of this I have screamed REN the man you were in this volume!!! He accepted that he is in love with her but still there are things about his past that we don’t know now, I’m so excited to read the next volume!
YESSSS YESSSSSS YESSSSSSSS
Omg OMG the amount of this I have screamed REN the man you were in this volume!!! He accepted that he is in love with her but still there are things about his past that we don’t know now, I’m so excited to read the next volume!