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rereader33's review
5.0
How is this series simultaneously fucking hilarious yet bawl-my-eyes-out heartwarming?! I don't know if I've said this before, but I'm pretty sure this is my favorite rom-com and this volume solidified that. Highlights include:
-Ino and Ishigami trying to become friends with help from Osaragi and Shirogane's plan. Oh my gosh, I burst out laughing so much during this chapter, the artwork and the scenarios were fucking hilarious!
-Hayasaka having to cross-dress because of Kaguya's demands and getting revenge by giving ridiculous answers to Chika's questions. You can tell Hayasaka has worked with Kaguya for so long, she knows how to adapt to her AND how to spite her. Love their dynamic!
-Shirogane wanting to improve his rapping. That whole chapter was FUCKING GOLD. Considering the "Chika having to help Shirogane" scenario has been a running gag throughout the series, I'm amazed it hasn't gotten old for me, but this might be the best one yet. Rather than start off with Chika helping him, he ends up teaching Chika rap so that she can EVENTUALLY teach him in return. A subtle change that made the scenario so much more enjoyable and freshened up a long-time running gag. Speaking of the rap chapters...
-Hayasaka rapping about how hard her life has been with Kaguya was heartfelt and heartbreaking. When the series dives into it's more serious topics, it dives in and doesn't stop til it reaches the bottom. Even though this was small in comparison to the heavier moments in the series, it's poignant because while Hayasaka has lashed out at Kaguya in the past, this is the first time she's lashing out over the collective damage Kaguya has done to her. And again, while the damage isn't life-threatening, it's still pain that Kaguya has inadvertently caused because of her selfishness. I'm glad that they were able to work it out (really does show how close they are) and I'm grateful for the scene as a whole. It's moments like those that make this more than a repetitive rom-com.
-That final chapter. Humorous and heartbreaking. What is going to become of my beloved couple and the Student Council?!
This was a great volume! The humor was consistent, there were some genuinely heartfelt moments, and the artwork/art style was PHENOMENAL. I can't wait to see where this series goes, I love it so much!
-Ino and Ishigami trying to become friends with help from Osaragi and Shirogane's plan. Oh my gosh, I burst out laughing so much during this chapter, the artwork and the scenarios were fucking hilarious!
-Hayasaka having to cross-dress because of Kaguya's demands and getting revenge by giving ridiculous answers to Chika's questions. You can tell Hayasaka has worked with Kaguya for so long, she knows how to adapt to her AND how to spite her. Love their dynamic!
-Shirogane wanting to improve his rapping. That whole chapter was FUCKING GOLD. Considering the "Chika having to help Shirogane" scenario has been a running gag throughout the series, I'm amazed it hasn't gotten old for me, but this might be the best one yet. Rather than start off with Chika helping him, he ends up teaching Chika rap so that she can EVENTUALLY teach him in return. A subtle change that made the scenario so much more enjoyable and freshened up a long-time running gag. Speaking of the rap chapters...
-Hayasaka rapping about how hard her life has been with Kaguya was heartfelt and heartbreaking. When the series dives into it's more serious topics, it dives in and doesn't stop til it reaches the bottom. Even though this was small in comparison to the heavier moments in the series, it's poignant because while Hayasaka has lashed out at Kaguya in the past, this is the first time she's lashing out over the collective damage Kaguya has done to her. And again, while the damage isn't life-threatening, it's still pain that Kaguya has inadvertently caused because of her selfishness. I'm glad that they were able to work it out (really does show how close they are) and I'm grateful for the scene as a whole. It's moments like those that make this more than a repetitive rom-com.
-That final chapter. Humorous and heartbreaking. What is going to become of my beloved couple and the Student Council?!
This was a great volume! The humor was consistent, there were some genuinely heartfelt moments, and the artwork/art style was PHENOMENAL. I can't wait to see where this series goes, I love it so much!
slyazx's review against another edition
5.0
Hm. Tough call. It started out really great, trailed a little in the middle, but the revelation(s) at the end were great and added an unknown sense of urgency. Gotta keep reading!
heyjudy's review
3.0
~3.5 Stars
There's a brief respite in this volume, as exams are coming up. Everyone has to keep up their good composure, but they're all freaking out in their own ways, working hard to get a good score. That's brief, though, as Kaguya is still figuring out how to work her new texting system. The group starts spending more time together, so Miyuki wants to learn to rap. And then we discover just how many personas Ai has created in order to keep her identity a secret from Kaguya's friends, and there's some confusion and mixing of worlds there.
It seems to be hinting that the series might be ending soon. As the year is coming closer to an end, and they all have to decide what they're doing after school, Kaguya and Miyuki are going to have to decide what to do about their feelings pretty soon. Aside from that, this is still a lot of fun. I really like Ai's character, and I appreciate that the stories are running together more and creating bigger plot lines.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
There's a brief respite in this volume, as exams are coming up. Everyone has to keep up their good composure, but they're all freaking out in their own ways, working hard to get a good score. That's brief, though, as Kaguya is still figuring out how to work her new texting system. The group starts spending more time together, so Miyuki wants to learn to rap. And then we discover just how many personas Ai has created in order to keep her identity a secret from Kaguya's friends, and there's some confusion and mixing of worlds there.
It seems to be hinting that the series might be ending soon. As the year is coming closer to an end, and they all have to decide what they're doing after school, Kaguya and Miyuki are going to have to decide what to do about their feelings pretty soon. Aside from that, this is still a lot of fun. I really like Ai's character, and I appreciate that the stories are running together more and creating bigger plot lines.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
bookish_lisa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
the rap I-
caitlin_doggos's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
meorawr's review
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
4.5
rafaelsampaio's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
literaryinluv's review
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
4.0