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timelord10's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
familiar_diversions's review against another edition
5.0
(This isn't all of the things that were covered in the volume, just the things I managed to write down.) Nozaki attempts to find inspiration for a special horror issue of his manga. Miyako's male classmate and one-time date totally misunderstands her relationship with Nozaki. Chiyo (or Sakura - I'm totally inconsistent about the name I use for her, sorry) misses Nozaki when he goes home for a bit. Nozaki pretends to be a female basketball coach. The editors at Nozaki's magazine pick a theme for a special edition. Mikoto needs a fake girlfriend to get a girl who likes him to go away. Mayu, Nozaki's 15-year-old brother, is forced to text Mikoto for hours - both of them think the other is a girl.
This was a really refreshing read. I had forgotten how enjoyable this series could be. The artwork was great, and the humor usually worked for me.
Nozaki, as usual, was entertainingly dense, and I was amused at the realization that, by this point, Chiyo probably wouldn't believe him if he flat-out told her he was in love with her and wanted to go out with her.
Hori and Kashima are my favorite possible couple, even though Kashima would probably give Hori an ulcer. I enjoy Hori's relative normality and the moments when he and Kashima almost click as a possible couple. Of them all, he's the least over-the-top character.
The part of the volume where Mayu texted Mikoto for hours was funny but seemed a bit out of character for Mayu. I couldn't believe that a guy who's generally pretty lazy wouldn't somehow find a way to bow out of a never-ending texting session.
The one part of the volume that had me going WTF was the revelation that Nozaki once wrote
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
This was a really refreshing read. I had forgotten how enjoyable this series could be. The artwork was great, and the humor usually worked for me.
Nozaki, as usual, was entertainingly dense, and I was amused at the realization that, by this point, Chiyo probably wouldn't believe him if he flat-out told her he was in love with her and wanted to go out with her.
Hori and Kashima are my favorite possible couple, even though Kashima would probably give Hori an ulcer. I enjoy Hori's relative normality and the moments when he and Kashima almost click as a possible couple. Of them all, he's the least over-the-top character.
The part of the volume where Mayu texted Mikoto for hours was funny but seemed a bit out of character for Mayu. I couldn't believe that a guy who's generally pretty lazy wouldn't somehow find a way to bow out of a never-ending texting session.
The one part of the volume that had me going WTF was the revelation that Nozaki once wrote
Spoiler
a pedophile romance in an effort to push the envelope in a "love with an age gap" special manga. You'd think even Nozaki would have realized that that was going to far.(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
sahithidoddaka's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series so much and I’m a little obsessed and it’s kinda a problem but I’m gonna continue buying all the volumes because I can
daphne2000's review against another edition
5.0
Re-Read: January 2020
There wasn't a single bad chapter in this volume! It's rivaling volume 4 as my favorite volume.
Original Review
This series is so funny. I have not laughed so hard and so consistently while reading in a while. I'm even beginning to enjoy Sakura and Nozaki's scenes, though I still think the other characters are slightly more interesting.
My favorite chapter was definitely the one where Kashima was avoiding Hori, but the chapter where Waka was helping out at the drama club was also super funny. Also the last scene in the chapter where Nozaki takes Kashima and Hori to the school at night was really adorable <3. Honestly, there wasn't a single bad chapter in this volume. Overall, it was very solid.
There wasn't a single bad chapter in this volume! It's rivaling volume 4 as my favorite volume.
Original Review
This series is so funny. I have not laughed so hard and so consistently while reading in a while. I'm even beginning to enjoy Sakura and Nozaki's scenes, though I still think the other characters are slightly more interesting.
My favorite chapter was definitely the one where Kashima was avoiding Hori, but the chapter where Waka was helping out at the drama club was also super funny. Also the last scene in the chapter where Nozaki takes Kashima and Hori to the school at night was really adorable <3. Honestly, there wasn't a single bad chapter in this volume. Overall, it was very solid.
protovulcan's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Waka and Seo are really growing on me...
...I want that Mikorin figure.
...I want that Mikorin figure.
skeptic_hecate's review against another edition
4.0
Even though I am not one for romance, the comedy in this one is so good. Also, ships are slowly sailing, slowly. Which I do not mind, I like a slow burn, as long as it doesn't get dragged.