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消えた初恋 4 Kieta Hatsukoi 4 by Aruko, Wataru Hinekure

ohyouread's review against another edition

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5.0

As of Volume 3, Aoki and Ida are going to try dating. While neither knew they liked guys until Aoki started falling for Ida (after a mix-up, see last few reviews), they have slowly starting getting to know each other and finding things they both really like about the other.

These books are so sweet and wholesome. I end up smiling the entire time I’m reading and can’t stop long after I’ve finished.

This book focused on the two of them dating, but not telling anyone but their closest friends. Aoki is afraid of backlash from being in a Boy/Boy relationship and doesn’t want Ida affected by it.

I look forward to every new volume and can’t wait to know what happens next!!!!!

lurihime's review against another edition

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5.0

5/5 estrellas

Aoki e Ida tienen su primera pelea al poco de empezar a salir juntos, y es que Aoki todavía no quiere contarle a nadie su relación por miedo a las habladurías. Por suerte, estos dos no duran separados nada y acaban reconciliados y pasando juntos la nochebuena ayudando a vender tartas a la hermana de Aoki. Hashimoto y Akkun siguen con su tira y afloja, Akkun intenta ser amable pero siempre la lía de alguna manera y Hashi cree que siendo más femenina le va a gustar más, dándose cuenta que es mejor ser ella misma.

La historia mejora con cada capítulo, sobre todo al final cuando Ida por fin se da cuenta de sus verdaderos sentimientos hacia Aoki.

Otra cosa que quiero destacar en este manga es que las amistades se comportan de forma natural ante la relación de Aoki e Ida (como debe ser y no es en otros mangas).

kylajfountain's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5/5
“We had another tremendous hurdle ahead of us.”
Story of my life

skyturtles's review against another edition

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funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I laughed out loud at least 3 times at the silly faces these kids make. <3

adriawna's review against another edition

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

4.0

tardislibrary's review against another edition

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lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

alexbthelibrarian's review against another edition

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4.0

I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I liked this volume. It still has the cute vibes and problems with relationships. I actually forgot Ida had not yet told Aoki he also liked him.

This series continues to be cute, fun, and giving you all the feels. It might just have been a while since I read the 3rd volume, but I felt the art style was slightly different. Not in a bad way, just different.
I also like how this series does not focus on other students making fun of Aoki and Ida for dating, even though Aoki worries people will. Most of the students just accept them as dating and not only that, the friends of both Aoki and Ida tend to just congratulate them.

I think the break from some of the heavy topics that sometimes happens for the LGBTQ+ community is nice. I still recommend this series even thought this volume was not necessarily my favorite. It was cute and heartwarming and worth the read.

lashette's review against another edition

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5.0

This was cute. Aoki is dramatic as usual but I think Ida likes it, even though he's the opposite. Aoki deciding things because he can't get a read on Ida, once again. But with some help they actually communicate. I hope this relationship works out. Aida and Hashimoto on the other hand. I guess we'll see. I need to read these quicker since there's only 9 volumes. 

woodentoast's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

dankolar's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5