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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
medium-paced
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I must admit that I did end up enjoying this volume a little better than the second volume. It picks up with Kaoru waking up in the hospital after having an accident. As I've stated before, the issues that occur between Kaoru and her husband are relatively convenient and work in Uta's favor. One of the strongest aspects of this story is definitely the character development. While Kaoru is confident in her relationship to Rei in the first two volumes, it's clear by this third volume that she doesn't truly know nor understand the man she's considered her best friend. It leads to Uta and Kaoru having some more time together over the holidays which ultimately leads to a confession that readers don't get to see on page. By the end of the volume, we're left with another cliff hanger with Kaoru possibly knowing and trying to cope with the fact that Uta loves her. The pacing of this manga is extremely slow, but for some reason I'm really interested in seeing how the relationship (if any relationship occurs at all) will progress between Uta and Kaoru. I definitely could see any opening for them to take things to the next level; however, I think that tMnR is going to make it more complicated than that for readers. Overall, a solid entry into the series with art that I'm really enjoying. I'm looking forward to picking up the next volume.
The more we dig into Kaoru’s story, the more I feel sorry for her. She’s clearly realizing she made a mistake marrying Rei when she knew so little about him, but he keeps avoiding her whenever she tries to get to know him better. It’s giving me bad vibes, tbh.
This volume built up to a big moment where it looked like Uta confessed when feelings to Kaoru, but we don’t actually get to see it, so it’s just hanging over their heads for now.
This volume built up to a big moment where it looked like Uta confessed when feelings to Kaoru, but we don’t actually get to see it, so it’s just hanging over their heads for now.
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Infidelity, Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
Wait, what?? She knows??
I hope that ending was just a random thought of her... then again, might speed things up if she already knows.
I hate that Kaoru-san and her husband (what's his name again?) didn't talk about it yet. I get that she's afraid, but you can't sit it out any longer... I for sure am hoping they break up or something. There's no way she's gonna forgive him. Although I have a feeling she will, but I'm not gonna like it.
Also, the way he told her she's not part of the family, even though they're literally married??? Red flag.
I did like the trip with Uta and Kaoru, although it does seem a bit strange, that she knew Uta since she was a baby... Wouldn't that mean they know each other since at least 16 years already?? Bc the relationship between the married couple doesn't seem like that at all.
I hope that ending was just a random thought of her... then again, might speed things up if she already knows.
I hate that Kaoru-san and her husband (what's his name again?) didn't talk about it yet. I get that she's afraid, but you can't sit it out any longer... I for sure am hoping they break up or something. There's no way she's gonna forgive him. Although I have a feeling she will, but I'm not gonna like it.
Also, the way he told her she's not part of the family, even though they're literally married??? Red flag.
I did like the trip with Uta and Kaoru, although it does seem a bit strange, that she knew Uta since she was a baby... Wouldn't that mean they know each other since at least 16 years already?? Bc the relationship between the married couple doesn't seem like that at all.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This Volume was a little different from the previous ones, while the first few were more Uta focused in this one we also spend a little more time with Kaoru after the events that unfolded at the end of Vol 2. When I finished volume 2 I thought i knew where this story was going to go but now im just not so sure anymore. I hope I can get to the next volumes in this soon because its one of those reads that just tugs at my heartstrings relentlessly.
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
"I am living with a girl who loves me."
Risako wins worst friend of the year award.
Rei feels guilty but not enough to be honest. I hate how is isn't letting Kaoru get involved in his family life - she's your wife? That's her family now too!
I really enjoyed how Kaoru and Uta are becoming more honest, even if they are taking their sweet time. I do find Uta to be a bit repetitive, and I feel like some of her meandering (in all volumes) could have been cut or refined. I'm also not keen on Kaoru just trying to ignore Rei's terrible attitude.
Risako wins worst friend of the year award.
Rei feels guilty but not enough to be honest. I hate how is isn't letting Kaoru get involved in his family life - she's your wife? That's her family now too!
I really enjoyed how Kaoru and Uta are becoming more honest, even if they are taking their sweet time. I do find Uta to be a bit repetitive, and I feel like some of her meandering (in all volumes) could have been cut or refined. I'm also not keen on Kaoru just trying to ignore Rei's terrible attitude.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced