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Classmates Vol. 3: Sotsu gyo sei (Spring) by Asumiko Nakamura

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rereader33's review

5.0

This is officially my favorite m/m romance manga! Even though the story and characters weren't Mariana Trench deep, I thought that they suit the story they were in. I loved how simple yet realistic their struggles were and how the mangaka didn't feel the need to weigh down the story with drama to keep it "interesting". The drama kept the story going at a reasonable pace and allowed the romance to shine through, almost as if the mangaka was confident enough in the romance to let it take center stage. WHAT A STRANGE CONCEPT *glares at most YA romance novels*

Jokes (and rant) aside, this was a wonderful, delightful read that was short enough to leave me wanting more, yet long enough to give me a satisfying ending (as far as I know, not sure if this is the final volume or not). This is a great series that I can't recommend enough and hope that others will give a chance. I promise, you won't be disappointed.

missjuly005's review

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medium-paced

3.25

seawiiitch's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.25

What a lovely finish to the series ☺️ It made me feel all warm inside to see them finally declare their love to each other.

As always, the art style is lovely and the story was a pleasure to read. Definitely my favourite volume of the series! Now, on my way to read the sequels ☺️

joluchs's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.75

qxdante's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

mehsi's review against another edition

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4.0

This was just super cute and adorable. I also love, how unlike many yaoi/shounen-ai, they don't immediately hop in bed and have steaming sex. Instead they shyly hold hands, kiss, kiss some more, hug, and are really sweet. It is really so much different from other manga like this. It is refreshing. <3
Sure, they have sex (and it was hilarious how it went), but it took them 3 books to get to that point.