From the back cover: As preparations for the culture festival continue, Soichiro realizes that there are actually two sides to his personality, one that is gentle and giving, and one which is frighteningly violent and possessive. It is a development that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Yukino, and she worries that it will damage their relationship. Meanwhile, Tonami and Tsubaki … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 8 by Masami Tsuda: B
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Kare Kano 7 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: The second semester has begun and everyone’s busy with tests, practices, and activities. It’s time to prepare for the culture festival and Yukino has been asked to perform in a futuristic sci-fi play. There’s instant drama when Tonami, a transfer student and old friend of Soichiro, comes back on the scene after three years. Tempers flare and competitive … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 7 by Masami Tsuda: B
Kare Kano 6 by Masami Tsuda: B
From the back cover: It's not long before Soichiro's back from a very successful tournament, much to Yukino's delight. Now they can spend some time with each other before school starts again. Yukino notices that Soichiro's matured a lot, which stirs up new feelings in her and makes her fall in love with him even more. Soichiro's feelings for Yukino deepen as well, and he has … [Read more...] about Kare Kano 6 by Masami Tsuda: B
Rolling 1 by Ji-Sang Sin and Geo: C
It’s not difficult to get admitted to Bright Free High School. They’ll take anyone, even other schools’ rejects, and theoretically whip them into shape with strict rules that exceed even the military’s notions of discipline. This volume introduces the four students and one freeloader who are sharing a dorm room. Episodic adventures ensue. I’ve seen this kind of premise before, … [Read more...] about Rolling 1 by Ji-Sang Sin and Geo: C
Silver Diamond 1 by Shiho Sugiura: B+
Rakan was only two when he and his late mother inexplicably appeared amongst the flowers in an old Japanese man’s backyard. Lonely and kind, the old man took them in and Rakan’s been doing his best to live a sensible life ever since. Having inherited the old man’s fortune upon his death, Rakan’s goals are simple and steady: graduate from college, find a stable job, marry … [Read more...] about Silver Diamond 1 by Shiho Sugiura: B+