I’m STILL squeeing about this adorable manga! I wish I could read Japanese because they’re already on Volume 9! I also just found out there’s a TV show version so I may try and figure that out soon. Mostly, I’m just glad my library had as many as they did and have my fingers crossed they’ll keep getting them as they’re released.
In this book, we have our first drama of the series, outside of the comedies of error. Aoki freaks out because of how nonchalant Ida is in telling people they’re dating. It comes from a well-meaning place, he doesn’t want either of them to get bullied, but it’s totally misplaced.
Their makeup is the most adorable thing thanks to Hashimoto calling Ida to tell him off and Aoki’s big sister taking advantage of the situation (I think knowingly) to get them back together again. Aoki realizes he’s been a bit of an ass and apologizes and Ida FINALLY realizes he likes Aoki back, he’s just never experienced it before and never realized he was teasing Aoki because he liked him. There’s a great scene where tea is spilled on Ida and he goes to take his shirt off and Aoki flips out.
There’s not a lot more to say other than that I’m still very much in love with the story and the barely touching simmer of the romance as they discover what’s happening.
Recommendation: JUST GO READ IT. Don’t expect it to get hot and heavy or dramatic though. We’re four volumes in and we’re talking maybe 3-4 touches between the two love interests and I’m 100% on board for this. Hashimoto and Aida are also continuing to grow together, but let’s face it I don’t have eyes for anyone other than Aoki and Ida. I cannot wait for Volume 5 in October and should probably just buy these because they’re so cute and I just want to keep reading them over and over and over and over.
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