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rereader33's review against another edition
5.0
I'm going to say this right now, this is probably THE BEST volume of the series. Everything was great, from the humor, to the drama, to the characters, EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME!
Ishigami's backstory took up most of the volume and it was heartbreaking, if I'm being honest. Yes, he should have handled the situation better, but the manipulation on Ogino's side and his classmates' hatred towards him was difficult to read. His backstory cleared up why he's so afraid of girls, why he's single, as well as explains some of his more sexist thoughts towards girls (EXPLAINS, not EXCUSES). What made his story shine, though, was the buildup and the payoff. Seeing his perception of his female classmates, then Osaragi's perceptions of him helps set up his backstory, along with him joining the cheer team and his interactions with them. Most of the cheer team is drawn without clear faces, which to me symbolizes Ishigami's unwillingness to see his teammates for who they are, possibly out of fear of rejection. It's only when his teammates continue to include him in activities and ask him for help that he slowly starts to trust them. It's only after his backstory is revealed, he decides to move forward, and his teammates comfort him that his teammates' faces are more detailed because he finally sees them as good people and is willing to give them a chance. Also, Miyuki and Kaguya's involvement in lifting his suspension made my heart swell and shows what awesome people they are. This whole story was utterly amazing and I absolutely loved reading it, even going back to certain parts.
The chapter after this helped break the tension in the best way and it was a perfect slice of humor to cut through the drama of the previous chapters. Akasaka knows how to pace his series properly so that there isn't so much humor that nothing can be taken seriously and there isn't so much drama that the humor can't take the edge off it.
I don't know how long this series is going to be, but I'm curious to see how the next few volumes are going to stand in comparison to this one. The volume was amazing and I loved every second of it.
Ishigami's backstory took up most of the volume and it was heartbreaking, if I'm being honest. Yes, he should have handled the situation better, but the manipulation on Ogino's side and his classmates' hatred towards him was difficult to read. His backstory cleared up why he's so afraid of girls, why he's single, as well as explains some of his more sexist thoughts towards girls (EXPLAINS, not EXCUSES). What made his story shine, though, was the buildup and the payoff. Seeing his perception of his female classmates, then Osaragi's perceptions of him helps set up his backstory, along with him joining the cheer team and his interactions with them. Most of the cheer team is drawn without clear faces, which to me symbolizes Ishigami's unwillingness to see his teammates for who they are, possibly out of fear of rejection. It's only when his teammates continue to include him in activities and ask him for help that he slowly starts to trust them. It's only after his backstory is revealed, he decides to move forward, and his teammates comfort him that his teammates' faces are more detailed because he finally sees them as good people and is willing to give them a chance. Also, Miyuki and Kaguya's involvement in lifting his suspension made my heart swell and shows what awesome people they are. This whole story was utterly amazing and I absolutely loved reading it, even going back to certain parts.
The chapter after this helped break the tension in the best way and it was a perfect slice of humor to cut through the drama of the previous chapters. Akasaka knows how to pace his series properly so that there isn't so much humor that nothing can be taken seriously and there isn't so much drama that the humor can't take the edge off it.
I don't know how long this series is going to be, but I'm curious to see how the next few volumes are going to stand in comparison to this one. The volume was amazing and I loved every second of it.
xoiaey's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dkmons's review
emotional
funny
medium-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
5.0
Loved this one! Between the sports festival, short stories, balloon game, and Ishigami’s middle school story - 5 stars!
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4 Stars
Kaguya is having a hard time with her feelings of love, as her heart goes crazy and she thinks she must be dying. So she's trying to find ways to cope, including finding rituals to calm her mind.
In this volume is also the sports festival. This includes some competitions and odd miscommunication. We get to meet Shirogane's father, and Chika's father and sister. This explains some things, and creates some issues for Kaguya.
In a surprising serious-ish plot, we find out some of Ishigami's history, what led to him being on the student council and why people seem to have a misunderstanding of his character. His new understanding of it and coping with his new reality after it all, leads to him opening his eyes to the world again. It's an oddly sweet plot, and I think will give Ishigami more to work for. He's finally starting to see the people around him.
This is a fun series, and I'm glad it's expanding the plot lines a bit more.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
Kaguya is having a hard time with her feelings of love, as her heart goes crazy and she thinks she must be dying. So she's trying to find ways to cope, including finding rituals to calm her mind.
In this volume is also the sports festival. This includes some competitions and odd miscommunication. We get to meet Shirogane's father, and Chika's father and sister. This explains some things, and creates some issues for Kaguya.
In a surprising serious-ish plot, we find out some of Ishigami's history, what led to him being on the student council and why people seem to have a misunderstanding of his character. His new understanding of it and coping with his new reality after it all, leads to him opening his eyes to the world again. It's an oddly sweet plot, and I think will give Ishigami more to work for. He's finally starting to see the people around him.
This is a fun series, and I'm glad it's expanding the plot lines a bit more.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
bookish_lisa's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
sephlav's review against another edition
5.0
I am so normal about Ishigami
(I love him I would die for him he’s everything to me)
(I love him I would die for him he’s everything to me)
nezha's review against another edition
5.0
where i fell in love with ishigami’s character in the anime, i was so excited to get here!!
meorawr's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
4.25