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rjordan19's review
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This one was super cute!!! Lots of time with Riku and Ten and getting some more background on Rikus history, which is interesting. Funny and sweet!
Steam: hand holding and kisses
Steam: hand holding and kisses
januaryt123's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
jjbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
youjor's review against another edition
4.0
Solid 3.5 read for me was very nice to see Ten and Rikus relationship progress more and I’m glad we are finally getting to know more about what happened between the 2 brothers and why everything is so messed. Was honestly not expecting his parents to be dead.
lilsuccubus's review
3.5
I really don't know how to feel about this series. I don't get any happy feelings about the main couple. I'm bummed about how small a role Chiaki gets, since he's my favorite character. I'm curious about Riku's family issues. I just wish he had spoken up when Ten confessed and also told her that he didn't want her to start wearing makeup and losing weight to try to impress him. I can certainly imagine a teen girl doing that when she likes a boy for the first time, but him going along with it makes it seem normal or like a good idea, and I don't agree. Also, is a broccoli tree for Christmas a normal thing in Japan?? I was shocked and amused.
sbeve's review against another edition
4.0
tragic backstory time, babey
chiaki is so adorable I can't
chiaki is so adorable I can't
bookishpapercuts's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
shaegeeksout's review
4.0
The things that I felt while reading this volume!!
The character progression that we see in this volume was fantastic, and it really helps flush out some of the characters that we have been wanting to get to know better for a while. Also, there is date cuteness as Ten takes her boyfriend home for a day, and she shows him around. I love to see it, and am truly interested in how the rest of the series is going to play out.
Can't wait for vol 9!
The character progression that we see in this volume was fantastic, and it really helps flush out some of the characters that we have been wanting to get to know better for a while. Also, there is date cuteness as Ten takes her boyfriend home for a day, and she shows him around. I love to see it, and am truly interested in how the rest of the series is going to play out.
Can't wait for vol 9!
ruthsic's review
4.0
With this book, we are starting to see more into Riku's life, as Ten becomes more curious about his relationship with his family. The two of them have started dating, and Ten takes him to her hometown, to meet her family, to show him her life, and she also wants him to be comfortable enough in sharing his life with her. She and Chiaki can both sense that while he is all cheery, he is hiding some sadness. Family and relationships is quite a theme in this volume, as we see Ten's family, part of Chiaki's family (his overbearing and clingy older brother) and finally realize Riku's connection to Rei.
When Ten turns to Shiraoka to explain what is the source of the animosity between Rei and Riku, he agrees to a deal to let her know. So Chiaki and she both find out, and they each decide to help Riku be happy. Ten's feelings for Riku have grown, and it is quite adorable how cute the two of them are around each other (even if I was cheering for Chiaki in the earlier volumes) and there's plenty of romantic fluff in this book. Chiaki's adoration of Riku is also very cute, and I loved how he told off his brother for making snap judgments on Riku. Also, I generally love Chiaki being adorable around Riku, but I wish the latter wasn't so irritated by him (how can you say no to those puppy dog eyes, Riku, how?). But along with the fluff, the series is taking a turn into some painful places, with Riku's family troubles starting to come out in the open.
I did feel some slight changes in the art style, and I am not sure if I am imagining them? Like, there is some difference in the character design but I can't be sure because it has been a while since I read the last volume. Anyway, I love that Riku, too, is making those cat-eye Ten faces lol.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
When Ten turns to Shiraoka to explain what is the source of the animosity between Rei and Riku, he agrees to a deal to let her know. So Chiaki and she both find out, and they each decide to help Riku be happy. Ten's feelings for Riku have grown, and it is quite adorable how cute the two of them are around each other (even if I was cheering for Chiaki in the earlier volumes) and there's plenty of romantic fluff in this book. Chiaki's adoration of Riku is also very cute, and I loved how he told off his brother for making snap judgments on Riku. Also, I generally love Chiaki being adorable around Riku, but I wish the latter wasn't so irritated by him (how can you say no to those puppy dog eyes, Riku, how?). But along with the fluff, the series is taking a turn into some painful places, with Riku's family troubles starting to come out in the open.
I did feel some slight changes in the art style, and I am not sure if I am imagining them? Like, there is some difference in the character design but I can't be sure because it has been a while since I read the last volume. Anyway, I love that Riku, too, is making those cat-eye Ten faces lol.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.