4.15 AVERAGE

emotional lighthearted sad 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: Yes

Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 08
by Io Sakisaka

3/5 stars

Well, first thing first. Kikuchi on the cover is really charming. I love this side of him.

After many considerations, Yoshioka decides to confess her feeling to Kou. Unfortunately, Kou rejected her--yeah, the reason is Naomi. Sigh. Kou is just too much kind-hearted!

So, after got rejection, Yoshioka want to change her lifestyle. Being more feminine and girly is the way she choose. Knowing the fact, Kikuchi takes his move towards Yoshioka. Hmm, yes. Exactly. We got two confessions in one volume.

After all, I think there's no chemistry between Yoshioka and Kikuchi. Whatever it is, there's no way there will be second lead syndrome here.

At the other hand, Kou has convinced that he isn't honest with his feeling. So, after the late realization, he wants to get Yoshioka back and.. sorry, Kou. It won't be easy for you.

ugh this is so frustrating!!
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bookosaurusrawr's review

4.0
lighthearted fast-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

Finally!!! Kou talks about his emotions and how he feels for Futaba. He will, however, have to tell her before it's too late.

Dump her ass Kou

thewordlesspoet's review

3.0
hopeful lighthearted 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: No
emotional lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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kaleyb25's review

4.0

3.5/5
Still love the series. Good progress in the story and characters. Just had moments that weren’t as strong as others.
emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

I am obsessed love love, a bit slow makes me want to scream.