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a_wilz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
bravemaeve's review against another edition
5.0
My absolute favorite volume! So buckle up because I have a lot to say about it.
Firstly, this volume has always solidified Sayaka as my favorite character. While the relationship between Yuu and Touko is certainly relatable to a queer individual, I have found no other character has accurately reflected the lesbian experience quite like Sayaka. I’ve gotten emotional before reading/watching the scene where she explains her history and unrequited love for Touko. As someone who was also dealing with unrequited feelings at a similar time and who also had a similar background/mindset as Sayaka (that line where she says she went to a co-Ed school so she wouldn’t have crushes on girls anymore, omggg were the same), I’ve always felt closely connected to her character and understand her internalized homophobia and inner turmoil immensely.
I also love that this is the volume that introduces an older sapphic couple, denying the notion that queer relationships are “just a phase.” I additionally love the mentor-mentee relationship between Miyako and Sayaka.
Some other highlights are the budding friendship emerging between Sayaka and Yuu (I think they have such great chemistry and certainly could see them working well in a relationship), as well as Yuu and Maki as well. The dichotomy between Maki and Yuu is especially prevalent in this volume, as Maki clearly identifies as asexual but it is clear Yuu leans more toward being demisexual. I love that their friendship allows them the ability to learn more about themselves.
Finally onto Yuu and Touko. Oh boy, this volume has some of the best developments in their relationship. This is most certainly the volume where it is clear Yuu is falling for Touko. The scene in the rain where Touko suddenly worries Yuu is falling for her with that deathly stare always gives me the chills. Though it hurts to see Yuu push down her clear feelings for Touko, I have always loved the race scene (they do an especially good job of representing this in the anime), and that I feel is when Yuu is suddenly self-aware of her feelings for Touko. And of course, things get a lil spicy in the shed at the end of the volume, which I think is needed to also shed some light on Yuu’s budding sexuality as well.
Overall, this volume has some of the best chapters in the entire series and is where the series really starts shining for me.
Firstly, this volume has always solidified Sayaka as my favorite character. While the relationship between Yuu and Touko is certainly relatable to a queer individual, I have found no other character has accurately reflected the lesbian experience quite like Sayaka. I’ve gotten emotional before reading/watching the scene where she explains her history and unrequited love for Touko. As someone who was also dealing with unrequited feelings at a similar time and who also had a similar background/mindset as Sayaka (that line where she says she went to a co-Ed school so she wouldn’t have crushes on girls anymore, omggg were the same), I’ve always felt closely connected to her character and understand her internalized homophobia and inner turmoil immensely.
I also love that this is the volume that introduces an older sapphic couple, denying the notion that queer relationships are “just a phase.” I additionally love the mentor-mentee relationship between Miyako and Sayaka.
Some other highlights are the budding friendship emerging between Sayaka and Yuu (I think they have such great chemistry and certainly could see them working well in a relationship), as well as Yuu and Maki as well. The dichotomy between Maki and Yuu is especially prevalent in this volume, as Maki clearly identifies as asexual but it is clear Yuu leans more toward being demisexual. I love that their friendship allows them the ability to learn more about themselves.
Finally onto Yuu and Touko. Oh boy, this volume has some of the best developments in their relationship. This is most certainly the volume where it is clear Yuu is falling for Touko. The scene in the rain where Touko suddenly worries Yuu is falling for her with that deathly stare always gives me the chills. Though it hurts to see Yuu push down her clear feelings for Touko, I have always loved the race scene (they do an especially good job of representing this in the anime), and that I feel is when Yuu is suddenly self-aware of her feelings for Touko. And of course, things get a lil spicy in the shed at the end of the volume, which I think is needed to also shed some light on Yuu’s budding sexuality as well.
Overall, this volume has some of the best chapters in the entire series and is where the series really starts shining for me.
godlizza's review against another edition
3.0
I can't quite decide if this is a 3 or 4 stars. Somewhere in the middle maybe. But yeah, this is not what I was expecting at all. The dynamic between the two leads, Yuu and Touko, is really strange. Is anyone else getting serial killer vibes from Touko or is it just me? I enjoyed the bits we got on Sayaka and I'm interested to see how everything's going to come to a head.
I don't know if I even really like this series but I can't stop reading it...
I don't know if I even really like this series but I can't stop reading it...
komiification's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chippyreads's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoying this.
The mc is seeming to be demi romantic, asexual.
I'm loving watching her work through her emotions and relationship.
drtx_bwt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
bymo's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
melitaylor's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Acephobia/Arophobia
alikii's review against another edition
3.0
I am confused about their relationship but it is cute and sapphic ^^
bru_reads's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0