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jessethereader's review against another edition
4.0
I'm finally getting back into this series & I'm really really REALLY hoping to complete it this year. I enjoyed this one much more than the last one, but there were also aspects of it that I wasn't too keen on. I'm not loving the treatment of the female characters, but I also wonder if this is how females are actually treated in the manga industry or if it's just a way to add more drama to the story. I guess I need to do some research & find out.
coffeedragon's review against another edition
4.0
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i just want to say that the whole marriage thing was so unexpected and that i don't like it haha actually there're a lot of events i didn't like here but I'm totally excited about Aiko (or whatever) showing upannaptobias's review against another edition
The volume where Ohba's misogyny comes out in full force.
shonaningyo's review against another edition
4.0
I love Fukuda; he's a badass LOL .. I love how abrasive and no-BS he is. I feel like he and Miss Aoki could actually get along, I hope they end up in a relationship with one another -fingers crossed-
Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, this is where your story falls flat. Your psychological aspect for this story and how other characters will think things through based on their own inner monologues and 'if-then' scenarios they play themselves are spot on, but the romance aspect of it? It's like you're blindfolding yourself and taking a dart and praying to God you don't hit the waiter at Table 7.
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And what's with Takagi asking Miyoshi to marry him? That seems so out of the blue and unrealistic. Why the hell would you marry that young? Why not get some stable ground like a lot of money, a house, a car, insurance for Christ sake!Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, this is where your story falls flat. Your psychological aspect for this story and how other characters will think things through based on their own inner monologues and 'if-then' scenarios they play themselves are spot on, but the romance aspect of it? It's like you're blindfolding yourself and taking a dart and praying to God you don't hit the waiter at Table 7.
totalhenry's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
misssusan's review against another edition
3.0
Ladieeeeeees. \o/ The women of this manga are great, why do we even spend time with other people. Kaya the friend making machine! The secret adorable squishy center of Miss Aoki! The steely idealistic moral core to Azuki! Iwase's inability to talk to a dude she likes without coming off really rude and judgemental ahahahaha, oh my gosh, that entire scene of Miss Aoki translating for her was gold. What an excellent way to kick off the volume.
It's a good thing the ladies were so rad because dang, there were some high levels of douchery coming from dudes this volume. Holy shit Nawai you gross loser, leave, why are you still a thing. I'll only work with you if you go out with me?!?! Miss Aoki should've slapped him harder ugh. (Speaking of which, wow that was a weirdly drawn scene. I'm pretty sure hands can't bend like that) Also that disgusting perv Ishizawa can gtfo. The entire concept of the panty shot storyline is skeezy as all hell, dudes don't need to be making it worse. Thank god for Fukuda to the rescue. (I totally ship it btw)
There was lots of romantic doofery this volume and it was kind of enjoyable! In the way where I'm inspired to lecture our leads for their poor choices. I always knew Akito was way dumber than he realizes he is but this just cemented it. Son you don't ask your girlfriend to marry you to end an argument and because you're feeling attracted to another girl. That is a recipe for disaster right there. Idk how its going to play out, not quite sure what levels of realism Ohba and Obata are aiming for here. Slim to none would be my guess if we're still meant to take Azuki and Mashiro as a serious thing. Honestly the only thing saving that storyline is how adorable I find Kaya and Akito's investment in their continuing coupledom.
Other things: I'm super into the idea of Iwase and Nizuma collaborating, their interactions have hilarious potential. Nizuma's weirdo enthusiastic manga stanning alongside Iwase's spiky determination to master manga writing! She's going to have no idea what to do with him, it'll be great. And the newly developed Kaya, Aoki, and Azuki friendship is the best thing, I hope there are many scenes of them interacting in future volumes. I have really minimal interest in the manga creation/editorial plotline right now but that's okay, judging by everything else Obata and Ohba focused on I'm getting the impression they don't care either. 3.5 stars
It's a good thing the ladies were so rad because dang, there were some high levels of douchery coming from dudes this volume. Holy shit Nawai you gross loser, leave, why are you still a thing. I'll only work with you if you go out with me?!?! Miss Aoki should've slapped him harder ugh. (Speaking of which, wow that was a weirdly drawn scene. I'm pretty sure hands can't bend like that) Also that disgusting perv Ishizawa can gtfo. The entire concept of the panty shot storyline is skeezy as all hell, dudes don't need to be making it worse. Thank god for Fukuda to the rescue. (I totally ship it btw)
There was lots of romantic doofery this volume and it was kind of enjoyable! In the way where I'm inspired to lecture our leads for their poor choices. I always knew Akito was way dumber than he realizes he is but this just cemented it. Son you don't ask your girlfriend to marry you to end an argument and because you're feeling attracted to another girl. That is a recipe for disaster right there. Idk how its going to play out, not quite sure what levels of realism Ohba and Obata are aiming for here. Slim to none would be my guess if we're still meant to take Azuki and Mashiro as a serious thing. Honestly the only thing saving that storyline is how adorable I find Kaya and Akito's investment in their continuing coupledom.
Other things: I'm super into the idea of Iwase and Nizuma collaborating, their interactions have hilarious potential. Nizuma's weirdo enthusiastic manga stanning alongside Iwase's spiky determination to master manga writing! She's going to have no idea what to do with him, it'll be great. And the newly developed Kaya, Aoki, and Azuki friendship is the best thing, I hope there are many scenes of them interacting in future volumes. I have really minimal interest in the manga creation/editorial plotline right now but that's okay, judging by everything else Obata and Ohba focused on I'm getting the impression they don't care either. 3.5 stars
rachieturtle's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0