From the back cover: Things are going well for Yukino and Soichiro. They have accepted each other for who they are, and have truly become boyfriend and girlfriend. But they've been concentrating more on each other than on their schoolwork, and it shows. When the two best students in school suddenly let their grades drop, it draws the attention and concern of one of the … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 3 by Masami Tsuda: B+
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Love*Com 4 by Aya Nakahara: A
From the back cover: Risa has finally realized that she has feelings for Ôtani and can't wait to confess her love. But dense Ôtani won't take her hints! With the help of all their friends and a romantic beach vacation, can Rise get her affections past his thick head? Review: What makes this series special to me is actually its normalcy. Simply put, it's about a girl in … [Read more...] about Love*Com 4 by Aya Nakahara: A
Maison Ikkoku 5 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-
From the back cover: Godai's New Year's fortune comes true, but he quickly learns he should be careful what he wishes for. When Valentine's Day arrives, Godai receives flowers from Kozue and then soon after from Kyoko—each with their own meaning. Review: This volume was comprised entirely of stand-alone episodes, several of which I liked very much. One thing that helped … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 5 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-
Maison Ikkoku 4 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
From the back cover: How can Godai and Kyoko ever be alone when the motley crew at Maison Ikkoku are always inviting themselves to every get-together and social event? When the two finally have some one-on-one time, their housemates' gossip and meddling leads them to learn the hard way that home is where the heart is! Review: I didn't like this volume quite as much as the … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 4 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
Hana-Kimi 23 by Hisaya Nakajo: C
From the back cover: Mizuki's secret is exposed... and her days at Osaka High School are numbered. Can she keep the friends she made as a boy... and does she have a future with Sano after graduation? The flowers of youth are scattered to the winds in the bittersweet final volume of Hana-Kimi! Review: It's... over! Thank God. Nakajo seemed to really be phoning it in for these … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 23 by Hisaya Nakajo: C