A review by gluvsbooks
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 13 by Io Sakisaka

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I CANT BELIEVE THATS THE END… I WANT MORE!!!

Futaba and Kou are TOGETHER! 

At first, Futaba feels as if she’s being too greedy for Kou attention but after they address it and Kou reassures her that he wants her to be as greedy as as she wants, Futaba feels better. 

Oh Kominato nearly reveals to Futaba that Kou has a notebook with her name written down but Kou interrupts before he can get it all out. Heheh. I’d love to see Futaba find out.  

And then it’s reveals that Kou actually named his cat after Futaba—‘Yoshioka’ using her last name. He claims it’s because the cat eats a lot just how Futaba does too. But we know that’s not the only reason. sigh my heart. 

Kominato finally gets around to asking Shuko out. They go to the movies on Valentine’s Day, joined by Kou and Futaba. Kominato is all excited and so cute omg I was definitely rooting for him and Shuko. 

Damnn… omg ok there were a few very painful moment in this volume that had my heart racing. I was so worried and on the verge of crying but I’m so thankful that what I thought might’ve been happening wasn’t actually happening 😮‍💨

…Kou changed his name back to Tanaka. Honestly this shows his character growth so much. He’s healing and it’s a testament to how far he’s come. 

“You being with me Futaba… is the one thing I hope never changes.” 

ASDFGHJKLAAHHHHHHHH

That was such a lovely ending. I really enjoyed this manga series so much. There’s even an anime so I think I’ll check that out next.