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Honey So Sweet, Vol. 03 by Amu Meguro

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mehsi's review

3.0

I really loved this manga, up to this volume.

Well, OK, certain parts in this volume were fantastic, as it also contains some sweet, lovely moments between our couple. Moments with lots of progress between them (sadly that they couldn't keep up the first name basis part, since I really loved that they were finally doing that (or at least Nao was)).

Sadly, the manga suddenly magically gained a love-triangle. Yes, something that annoys me to no end. We have a wonderful couple, a wonderful romantic setting, and all of the sudden, magically there is a rival. And yes, generally that rival is the best friend who suddenly gained an interest in his best friend's girlfriend. Really, what is wrong with guys that they think it is totally OK just to barge into a relationship and decide you will go and claim that girlfriend of theirs. What the hell is wrong with you? If you were my friend I would have dropped you quicker than you could finish your sentence. Real friends don't just suddenly decide to hunt after girl- or boyfriends. They don't just suddenly do all sorts of things with said girlfriend (while said girlfriend clearly says no).

I really, really, despised Futami in this one. From a friendly guy that I liked he went to dickwad x9001. I just wanted to smack him in the face and get some sense back in him. Yes, it sucks that Nao is taken, just live with it. No need to hunt her, confuse her, or hurt her and your friend. I was disgusted with his actions. Why did he really think this was OK?
And what the hell is up with you and princess carrying her to the infirmary when her BOYFRIEND is right there?

Luckily there were enough parts that were really romantic and cute, and those really made this manga good enough for a 3 star rating. Whenever there are romantic moments I was just squealing in happiness. Those two match together perfectly, and they are cute together. Taiga especially was adorable in this one, with how he remembered the 2-month anniversary and what he did there.

I also loved Nao's uncle, he immediately knew something was wrong, and just helped out. <3

The art is still gorgeous and beautiful, I just adore how the characters are drawn + I really love how Nao's text bubbles are often done in fun and happy ways.

But I am just not sure if I will continue this manga. I hate love triangles, especially when they are forced and magically done like this one is. :| I just want Nao x Taiga and lots of romance (and their first kiss, I would want to see that).

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bilingual_introvert's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing medium-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

4.75

Awwww this story is so cute but stresses me out at the same time (^_^;;)

The love triangle is breaking my heart a little T-T.

It would've been one thing if Onise and Kogure were together for a while and then maybe later on in the relationship, the author introduced a new conflict. But

instead this sweet couple have only been together 2 months and haven't even developed their unique relationship or even gone on dates and they're already introducing another guy

and it's stressing me out so bad. I really hope they enjoy things a little longer before the author breaking hearts, it's too soon.

mekachudrago's review

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

oldsouls_lovebooks's review

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I don't think I'm going to continue this series. It's sweet and cute but it's pretty inconsequential. I don't feel any real desire to pick up the next one and find out what happens next.

heyjudy's review

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4.0

~4/5
(Contains light spoilers.)

I love the way this series is written. The artwork and the wording, and the whole atmosphere of it, is so sweet and quirky and I just love it. The artwork is so pretty, too! It makes me want more.

The drama with Futami goes in the predictable, love-triangle way. I will admit that I thought it would be going in a more original direction, but I’m not surprised. And the way it’s done is quite believable, and feels fresh to me. We actually get to see the feelings from Futami form, and how honestly he goes about them. Things get weird between the three of them, but Futami is actually trying something, and they all know it.

And even with all that, Onise and Nao still get a ton of cute moments between them. They’re just super adorable, and we see them growing closer and trying to be more confident in their relationship, even if they’re not being as open as they should.

I am extremely fond of this series at this point, and really can’t wait for more.

A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!

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belle_fiction's review against another edition

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5.0

“My heart feels all aflutter.”

Ahhhhhhh, I’m loving this series with all my heart! It’s SO cute and fluffy and sweet *strokes book like a small kitten/puppy*

This volume focuses on Nao and Onise explicitly declaring their love for each other <3 but Onise’s friend, Futami, has also declared his feelings for Nao stating that he will do all he can to steal Nao away from Onise!

There are plenty of adorable moments in this volume and my heart felt like a butterfly throughout...until the end...I really want Nao and Onise to succeed!!

Now on to volume 4!