Not long after Haruna first met Yoh, she heard about the “beads incident.” Back in Junior High, Yoh was on the basketball team and was dating the team manager, Makoto. She had a fondness for wearing beads, and one day he accidentally hurt her feelings by saying that he didn’t particularly care for them. She turned on the waterworks and managed to get Yoh’s teammates to turn … [Read more...] about High School Debut 6 by Kazune Kawahara: A-
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We Were There 1 by Yuki Obata: A-
Nanami Takahashi has just started high school and is eager to make friends. As she attempts to make conversation with some girls in her class, she finds that their favorite topic of discussion is a carefree-looking boy named Motoharu Yano. Yano is very popular, though more because of sheer presence than good looks. As Nanami puts it later, he’s the “kind of guy everyone follows … [Read more...] about We Were There 1 by Yuki Obata: A-
High School Debut 5 by Kazune Kawahara: B+
From the back cover: Just when things are going well for Haruna, in walks transfer student Leona Matsuzaka. Beautiful Leona's got only one thing in mind—to destroy Haruna's happiness! Who is this vengeful girl and why does she want to hurt Haruna so badly? Review: The Leona story in this volume isn't so great. If this were an anime, it'd be the part you'd swear was filler … [Read more...] about High School Debut 5 by Kazune Kawahara: B+
High School Debut 4 by Kazune Kawahara: B+
From the back cover: Haruna jumps to the conclusion that Yoh is interested in her friend Mami when she sees the two of them together. Instead of confronting him about it, she runs away! Will Haruna's insecurities end her relationship with Yoh? Review: Normally, I'd be peeved about the back cover clurb making the series and Haruna seem so stupid, but unfortunately, she does … [Read more...] about High School Debut 4 by Kazune Kawahara: B+
High School Debut 3 by Kazune Kawahara: A
From the back cover: What does Haruna do when she finds herself liking Yoh? She starts acting weird and avoiding him, that's what! When he confronts her about her strange behavior and encourages her to be honest with him, will she quash her feelings or confess her love? Review: Man, this series is so good! This volume starts with Haruna working up the nerve to tell Yoh how … [Read more...] about High School Debut 3 by Kazune Kawahara: A