A review by marie_thereadingotter
Ao Haru Ride, Vol. 3 by Io Sakisaka

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.5

Futaba has finally admitted her true feelings for Kou, and Kou continues to pretend he doesn't have a crush on her. I wish this was dual perspective a bit. I want to know what he's thinking. He sure does flirt with her a lot while he keeps saying that he doesn't think of her as a girl. First clue to me that he has some feelings for her is when his friends came over to help him study and when she sees Fatuaba sitting close to Kominato he gently pushes between them. 

Then there was that near/almost kiss... which I wish for her sake had been an actual kiss.

A lot of Futaba reminds me of myself in high school. I find her relatable in a lot of ways. 

 
I'm writing this review a little late, as I've already read up to vol. 5. Full series review when I read them all.