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jasmiinaf's review against another edition
4.0
This volume was great but not as great as the previous volumes. I don't even know why. There's still proper character development and I enjoy this a lot. Maybe I wish things would happen faster or something.
juicelina's review against another edition
3.0
*Reread 4/21/2022*
I want to finish this series, so I reread this volume and I surprised myself by how much I remembered because I thought I didn't remember anything. I have basically the same thoughts as my original review, so I don't have too much to add. I feel so bad for Shu. They have to deal with so many around them telling them how they should be acting or feeling. On both ends where Chiba's pushing Shu to be a girl, but like only for her? And then Maho's being the worst about Shu wanting to try "girly" things. Protect Shu at all costs.
*Original Review 3/8/2021*
Nitori is so cute!!! I love them so much and I just want them to be happy and get everything they want in life. Maho and Chiba frustrate me a little, but they're children and they still have plenty of room to grow. I don't quite understand why Maho is so mean to Shu, if it's jealousy or ignorance or what. I don't like the way she treats them. And Chiba is also a frustrating one. She's trying to be helpful, but less for Nitori's sake and more for her own?
I want to finish this series, so I reread this volume and I surprised myself by how much I remembered because I thought I didn't remember anything. I have basically the same thoughts as my original review, so I don't have too much to add. I feel so bad for Shu. They have to deal with so many around them telling them how they should be acting or feeling. On both ends where Chiba's pushing Shu to be a girl, but like only for her? And then Maho's being the worst about Shu wanting to try "girly" things. Protect Shu at all costs.
*Original Review 3/8/2021*
Nitori is so cute!!! I love them so much and I just want them to be happy and get everything they want in life. Maho and Chiba frustrate me a little, but they're children and they still have plenty of room to grow. I don't quite understand why Maho is so mean to Shu, if it's jealousy or ignorance or what. I don't like the way she treats them. And Chiba is also a frustrating one. She's trying to be helpful, but less for Nitori's sake and more for her own?
robinks's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I was confused about the timeline of the scenes in the second half of this volume, and I wanted to see more of how the other characters interact with the kids at the culture festival. Also, some of the translations seemed to be a bit off.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
brinnet's review against another edition
3.0
So I have made it through six volumes of this graphic novel, eh?
Our plot continues with an ever-increasing cast of characters, making it somewhat difficult to remember everyone's stories.
The story is still moving at a relaxed pace through the school year. This volume we focus on the culture festival, an annual tradition at Japanese schools where each class hosts its own event.
My emotions weren't really affected much in this volume, but I am curious to see how our main characters handle the new issues they encounter. If you eliminate the standard manga silliness, there is a lot that rings true to life.
Our plot continues with an ever-increasing cast of characters, making it somewhat difficult to remember everyone's stories.
The story is still moving at a relaxed pace through the school year. This volume we focus on the culture festival, an annual tradition at Japanese schools where each class hosts its own event.
My emotions weren't really affected much in this volume, but I am curious to see how our main characters handle the new issues they encounter. If you eliminate the standard manga silliness, there is a lot that rings true to life.
slipperbunny's review against another edition
4.0
This volume was great but not as great as the previous volumes. I don't even know why. There's still proper character development and I enjoy this a lot. Maybe I wish things would happen faster or something.
futurecatgril's review against another edition
4.0
torn between caring that almost nothing happens in these and wishing there was more gender identity stuff and less friends arguing and hoping that we spend less time with non-relevant characters(i do not care about random church boy) and understanding that these characters exist outside of their trans-ness. i feel like the focus on the two main characters needs to be restored though even if it isn't about gender the whole time, there are so many characters that really dont have a purpose that get more page time than shuichi and yoshino
mxmaggie__'s review against another edition
5.0
A lot of my favorite graphic novel series have a lot of kids being in love with their friends, who love other friends- what does that say about me? Can't wait till #7 is translated into English!
starnosedmole's review against another edition
2.0
Still a fan of this series, though this volume had less to it than previous ones. This part had less to do with identity and complicated friendships, and more about a school event and a new character's jealousy. Maybe the author was trying to prevent the series from being pigeonholed for its trans content?
tepgam's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0