A review by bluehairedreads
Blue Period, Vol. 9 by Tsubasa Yamaguchi

4.0

4 stars.

This was an interesting volume because we get to see the way Yatora has internalized the criticisms to his works and as a result, projecting those same criticisms onto other people's work. It makes me sad, honestly seeing how harsh he was on himself and how he doesn't seem to be having fun with the pieces he makes. I really liked getting to see a bit more of Yatosuke and his home life. He seems to be under so much pressure from his mom and her constantly saying art is the only thing he is good at. I hope him and Yatora continue to get close and confide in each other about their stresses and fears. I don't like how the professor seems to target Yatosuke, even though I understand where it comes from. I do feel bad for her seeing her deal with a lot of mistreatment and feeling the need to smile against it all. I can see how someone like Yatosuke, who seemingly doesn't have to try at all would piss her off. I also really like the discussions of whether being hard working is a talent or not.

This series is so interesting to read, as someone who isn't an artist and not so knowledgable with art history, but does appreciate it.