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phoenix2's review
3.0
Okay, this vomume proves that Ren knows how he feels but he doesn't aprove of his feelings. Or something like that at least. Else, I can't explain why he's pulling away and sticking with his girlfriend. I mean, she has some problems, sure, but they are just tiptoeing around her like she's a kid or something. Anyway, Daiki's romance is okay, but it just gets in the way of the actual story for me. Overall, I just love the way the writer can keep the interest high even though the story isn't that original and you know where it's heading. Still, it's great how the girl's feelings and struggles are presented.
rebelbooks101's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I’m always on the edge of my seat with this story. It has me in a chokehold!
heyjudy's review
4.0
~4/5
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
So, Ninako knows how Ando feels now. She doesn’t feel the same, and he knows this, but he still hopes. And he does his best to act as normal and ‘cool’ as he always does. Also, Ninako and Ren are being incessantly pushed together. And I’m not very happy about this.
Ren’s friends are pushing the two together, somewhat without realizing that he has a girlfriend, and then because they know that Ren has feelings for Ninako, but Ren is trying his best to push these feelings away, because he wants to be there for his girlfriend and not hurt her. Ninako is trying to be his friend, but Ando has made her realize that she’s going to keep wanting more from him, but that she can’t have more. Ren is trying to distance himself from her, even quitting the job that they share, but is having a very hard time of doing it.
While all of this is going on, there’s also drama between Daiki and Sayuri. Daiki’s father is having to move for his job, and Daiki decides to go with him instead of moving in with his mother, but this means leaving Sayuri behind, which he really doesn’t want to do. He and Sayuri break up, but then they finally talk it out, and Daiki decides to tell his dad the truth, and move in with his mother instead, and he and Sayuri get back together.
I really like Daiki and Sayuri, and really like seeing them work through this together. Also, I understood very well what Daiki was going through, and also really liked seeing that part of him, getting to know him better. And him and Sayuri are just so cute together.
So, overall, I’m not sure how I feel. I like Ninako. I like Ando. I don’t know who I want Ninako to be with, though. I’m at the moment unsure of if I want it to be Ando, and I’m very unsure of if I want it to be Ren. I’m pretty much unhappy with how Ren is handling the situation. I know he wants to be there for his girlfriend, but I think it’s pretty obvious that they’re not going to last much longer, and I think they should just get that over with already. And when that happens…I don’t know. I just don’t know anymore.
Still, looking forward to getting the next volume, and I hope that’ll be soon.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
So, Ninako knows how Ando feels now. She doesn’t feel the same, and he knows this, but he still hopes. And he does his best to act as normal and ‘cool’ as he always does. Also, Ninako and Ren are being incessantly pushed together. And I’m not very happy about this.
Ren’s friends are pushing the two together, somewhat without realizing that he has a girlfriend, and then because they know that Ren has feelings for Ninako, but Ren is trying his best to push these feelings away, because he wants to be there for his girlfriend and not hurt her. Ninako is trying to be his friend, but Ando has made her realize that she’s going to keep wanting more from him, but that she can’t have more. Ren is trying to distance himself from her, even quitting the job that they share, but is having a very hard time of doing it.
While all of this is going on, there’s also drama between Daiki and Sayuri. Daiki’s father is having to move for his job, and Daiki decides to go with him instead of moving in with his mother, but this means leaving Sayuri behind, which he really doesn’t want to do. He and Sayuri break up, but then they finally talk it out, and Daiki decides to tell his dad the truth, and move in with his mother instead, and he and Sayuri get back together.
I really like Daiki and Sayuri, and really like seeing them work through this together. Also, I understood very well what Daiki was going through, and also really liked seeing that part of him, getting to know him better. And him and Sayuri are just so cute together.
So, overall, I’m not sure how I feel. I like Ninako. I like Ando. I don’t know who I want Ninako to be with, though. I’m at the moment unsure of if I want it to be Ando, and I’m very unsure of if I want it to be Ren. I’m pretty much unhappy with how Ren is handling the situation. I know he wants to be there for his girlfriend, but I think it’s pretty obvious that they’re not going to last much longer, and I think they should just get that over with already. And when that happens…I don’t know. I just don’t know anymore.
Still, looking forward to getting the next volume, and I hope that’ll be soon.
idlereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
emjayscott's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
thisboricuareader's review against another edition
medium-paced
5.0
AHHHHHHHHHHH, this one is so great.
misssusan's review
4.0
i'm so into the way that this manga is clearly articulating its viewpoint on love and relationships, i don't even 100% agree with the point sakisaka's making but i like that she's clearly put some thought into it
(point of disagreement is i don't necessarily think it's a bad thing to strive to present the best sides of yourself to someone you care for, it's breaking down with ren and mayuka because not sharing their struggles is creating distance but they could still come back from this i think)
(i know they're not gonna because ren's obviously falling for ninako and this doesn't seem like the kinda story that would suggest poly but. in an alternate universe where ren was willing to ask for more of mayuka's time and mayuka was less worried about not being cool and mature enough for him i think they'd make things work and it'd be sweet)
4 stars
(point of disagreement is i don't necessarily think it's a bad thing to strive to present the best sides of yourself to someone you care for, it's breaking down with ren and mayuka because not sharing their struggles is creating distance but they could still come back from this i think)
(i know they're not gonna because ren's obviously falling for ninako and this doesn't seem like the kinda story that would suggest poly but. in an alternate universe where ren was willing to ask for more of mayuka's time and mayuka was less worried about not being cool and mature enough for him i think they'd make things work and it'd be sweet)
4 stars
minbyrnes's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"Sometimes even just admitting you feel sick makes you feel a little better. Pushing yourself like that isn't okay! Sometimes it's all right to not try so hard."
"I have my own way of being nice and that includes not being nice to everyone."
"Is it okay to love you this way? 'I wish there were two of you.' I'll bet even this is wrong."
"My heart hurts. He's never going to feel this way about me. And on top of that, I feel guilty because I can't help hoping that someday he will."
Basically, when I read Strobe Edge it's no thoughts, head empty, just love. So idk what to say in my reviews besides I LOVE IT.
This would be a very different kind of manga if SPOILER FOR THE WHOLE SERIES KINDA BUT NOT REALLY Ren didn't like her back lol.
I really feel for Ren though, and Mayuka's family situation reflects her and Ren's relationship as well. It's no one's fault really when you fall out of love. And no matter how hard you try to hold on it won't work and will end up hurting a lot more.
"I have my own way of being nice and that includes not being nice to everyone."
"Is it okay to love you this way? 'I wish there were two of you.' I'll bet even this is wrong."
"My heart hurts. He's never going to feel this way about me. And on top of that, I feel guilty because I can't help hoping that someday he will."
Basically, when I read Strobe Edge it's no thoughts, head empty, just love. So idk what to say in my reviews besides I LOVE IT.
This would be a very different kind of manga if
I really feel for Ren though, and Mayuka's family situation reflects her and Ren's relationship as well.