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ammah's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
igemona's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
reddyrat's review against another edition
4.0
The cover and the synopsis of this volume features Ren, but much of the plot is about Kyoko and Moko. Moko begins this volume clearly troubled. She thinks her acting career has been ruined. By a little boy. A superstar little boy from a prominent family who has decided that he hates her. Kyoko to the rescue! She's able to tease out the heart of the misunderstanding between Moko and the little boy and save her friend's career.
In so doing, we learn a lot more about Moko's past. She comes from a very large, poor family. Kyoko ends up spending the night with some of Moko's siblings and niece/nephews. The family is boisterous and chaotic, but there's a lot of love there. Moko is quite ashamed of her family's messiness and poverty. Hence, she's been hard at work since she was twelve years old, doing various acting jobs to give her family the lifestyle she thinks they ought to have.
We also learn a little more about Ren in this volume. For being such a star, he is very young - only 20 years old. And he is far from the stereotypical sex-crazed teen sensation. Ren has never gone for any of the girls who throw themselves at him. He's never been in love. As a result, his agency worries that he can't adequately act in a romantic film. When an opportunity comes to star in a film with Kyoko arises, he almost loses it.
The volume ends with Ren and Kyoko being assigned to star in a romance together. Both have issues to work through on why they think their respective roles might be bad for them, but it opens up a lot of plot opportunities. I'm excited to see what happens next.
In so doing, we learn a lot more about Moko's past. She comes from a very large, poor family. Kyoko ends up spending the night with some of Moko's siblings and niece/nephews. The family is boisterous and chaotic, but there's a lot of love there. Moko is quite ashamed of her family's messiness and poverty. Hence, she's been hard at work since she was twelve years old, doing various acting jobs to give her family the lifestyle she thinks they ought to have.
We also learn a little more about Ren in this volume. For being such a star, he is very young - only 20 years old. And he is far from the stereotypical sex-crazed teen sensation. Ren has never gone for any of the girls who throw themselves at him. He's never been in love. As a result, his agency worries that he can't adequately act in a romantic film. When an opportunity comes to star in a film with Kyoko arises, he almost loses it.
The volume ends with Ren and Kyoko being assigned to star in a romance together. Both have issues to work through on why they think their respective roles might be bad for them, but it opens up a lot of plot opportunities. I'm excited to see what happens next.
jennybear86's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.0
outer_books's review against another edition
5.0
Kyoko is so funny, inspiring, passionate, loving and very cute girl! I love reading this Manga and I'm so happy that as the volumes go, she becomes a better person than previous! And Ren, wow, it's just...wow, I know that he lacks that one thing but still... it's still unbelievable. Though I can't wait to read another volume and see where this beauty goes.
shaked_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I’m really glad that this volume covered Moko’s family, I’ve been wanting to know more about her circumstances since we were introduced to her character. I’m super stoked that Kyoko finally revealed her secrets to Moko, I was really starting to doubt if she was ever going to tell the truth. And OMG the expressions on Kyoko’s face when Moko suggested that Ren likes her was absolutely priceless! And then there was the drama offer, which sounds like is going to be a lot of fun to read about, so I’m really looking forward to the next volumes....
Overall a really good volume that covered both background of various characters and built plot for the next few volumes.
Overall a really good volume that covered both background of various characters and built plot for the next few volumes.
m560's review against another edition
5.0
I'm glad we're seeing Ren evolve as a person, as well as Kyouko. This seems like a great set-up for a x wonderful arch.
tanisha1207's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
spark_of_madness's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
4.25
A slower, filler volume. Lots of friendship development between Kanae and Kyoko, plus Ren and Kyoko. And Yoshiro trying to convince Ren he is in love with Kyoko. Also the introduction of the Tsukigmori (Dark Moon) arc!!!!!