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willow_garden_3697's review against another edition
5.0
Nostalgic; I read this as a kid and really enjoyed it. As an adult, there are aspects that I like less, but I still appreciate this story and am a sucker for loving-couple romances.
summerseeds's review against another edition
3.0
Eh, the ending was cute. Could have been more dramatic after all the fuss, but still cute.
khaleesimod93's review against another edition
5.0
Ok ok ok. It didn't end badly! Whew! They do get their happy ending. Though, of course, there were some repercussions. But everyone is happy and safe! Thank goodness. I did enjoy the series, especially as it went on. I'm glad this series is complete and that I finished it. Misao and Kyo, and Soh are perfect together. Loved seeing everyone else around them, supporting them, and making sure they were all taken care of
raine_rki's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kokidelavega's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Grief, and Pregnancy
dulcyj's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.0
heyjudy's review against another edition
4.0
~4.5/5
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
I love this ending. Going in, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel, or how it would be handled, and while I was reading I was wary, but I really liked it. I’m impressed, even.
Misao and Kyo are really sweet together, which shows throughout the entire volume. Kyo really, really cares for her, and he’s protective, and worried, and tries so very hard. And Misao is really happy with him, and understands him. They get along so well, and the chemistry is great.
(Warning: possible spoiler in this paragraph.) I didn’t believe that Misao was going to die (although I was honestly a little unsure at one point while reading, I’ll admit), but I wasn’t sure how it was going to happen. And I’m sure some people will have problems with it, but I honestly really liked how it was handled. I think it’s pretty believable, and I particularly like the consequences of it. I like that it didn’t happen scot-free.
And the aftermath was shown, which is one of my favorite parts, I think. It didn’t just end with the result, it showed how that affected everyone. The problems it gave the couple, how the other characters were affected and how they grew. I really, really liked that. And some of those scenes, too, were so well done, and emotional. Their pain is so clearly portrayed, as well as their happiness. I don’t want to get too into it, but it was good.
This volume, this ending, I think made me fall in love with the series all over again. I love the romance, the humor, the emotional moments, the way the characters get along (and how the author obviously has fun playing with them), the way the emotions really show in their facial expressions. It was all just fantastic. I loved it, and am so very happy with it. This is probably even a volume that I could come back and re-read, it was so good.
And I hope that VIZ picks up another series by Sakurakouji.
Also, can I just say that I'm jealous of anyone who doesn't already own the series, and thus is able to buy the box set?
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
I love this ending. Going in, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel, or how it would be handled, and while I was reading I was wary, but I really liked it. I’m impressed, even.
Misao and Kyo are really sweet together, which shows throughout the entire volume. Kyo really, really cares for her, and he’s protective, and worried, and tries so very hard. And Misao is really happy with him, and understands him. They get along so well, and the chemistry is great.
(Warning: possible spoiler in this paragraph.) I didn’t believe that Misao was going to die (although I was honestly a little unsure at one point while reading, I’ll admit), but I wasn’t sure how it was going to happen. And I’m sure some people will have problems with it, but I honestly really liked how it was handled. I think it’s pretty believable, and I particularly like the consequences of it. I like that it didn’t happen scot-free.
And the aftermath was shown, which is one of my favorite parts, I think. It didn’t just end with the result, it showed how that affected everyone. The problems it gave the couple, how the other characters were affected and how they grew. I really, really liked that. And some of those scenes, too, were so well done, and emotional. Their pain is so clearly portrayed, as well as their happiness. I don’t want to get too into it, but it was good.
This volume, this ending, I think made me fall in love with the series all over again. I love the romance, the humor, the emotional moments, the way the characters get along (and how the author obviously has fun playing with them), the way the emotions really show in their facial expressions. It was all just fantastic. I loved it, and am so very happy with it. This is probably even a volume that I could come back and re-read, it was so good.
And I hope that VIZ picks up another series by Sakurakouji.
Also, can I just say that I'm jealous of anyone who doesn't already own the series, and thus is able to buy the box set?
ctorms's review against another edition
2.0
so much weird, so much internalized misogyny, so much to discuss
ki_2831's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
‘twas a beautiful ending to a good series, and yes, i cried. this manga is very lighthearted and has tension where necessary; i rate it.