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cyanide_latte's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
As always, I love returning to this series. It remains a very balanced blend of lighthearted fun and emotional drama, and I can never be bored with these characters and the shenanigans they get up to.
A lot of this volume is focused on Aya and her insecurities in her relationship with Otohata and just in general. While I love and appreciate character development for her, the counterbalance to that is additional glimpses of what's going on with Otohata. I think this volume is the first time we ever have it confirmed even vaguely that Otohata (like Yuya aka Number Two, and Tatsukichi,) has feelings for Ran. It's frustrating, because I never feel like I can enjoy him as a character, no matter how much of a catalyst he ends up being for other elements in the story.
Still, I enjoyed re-reading this and I'm happy to continue on with the series! I really wish this got picked up by a publisher again for re-release in the states, it's a solid series and I feel like it still has a lot of value that readers can appreciate even today.
A lot of this volume is focused on Aya and her insecurities in her relationship with Otohata and just in general. While I love and appreciate character development for her, the counterbalance to that is additional glimpses of what's going on with Otohata. I think this volume is the first time we ever have it confirmed even vaguely that Otohata (like Yuya aka Number Two, and Tatsukichi,) has feelings for Ran. It's frustrating, because I never feel like I can enjoy him as a character, no matter how much of a catalyst he ends up being for other elements in the story.
Still, I enjoyed re-reading this and I'm happy to continue on with the series! I really wish this got picked up by a publisher again for re-release in the states, it's a solid series and I feel like it still has a lot of value that readers can appreciate even today.
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