Reviews

Say I Love You, Volume 7 by Kanae Hazuki

mehsi's review against another edition

4.0

What I expected: Lots of Mei-chan and Yamato action, but sadly the manga was mostly centred around Megumi and her drama. Don't get me wrong, what happens/happened to Megumi is bad, but after all her shit, and all the stuff she put Mei-chan and other people through? I can't like her, I can't just say, aww that poor little thing. Just because she had a tough life with bullying and growing up without much money, doesn't mean she has to become a bully and be a bitch towards everyone. Throughout this book I was just sighing and shaking my head and also being quite a bit bored. I don't think I can ever like Megumi, I can see that she still has darkness in her, and that it is just itching to get out and play and ruin people.

I did like how she and Momo got together, they are great friends and I hope that Megumi will appreciate Momo a bit more this time.

Again, after the last volume, I was so hoping for our couple to finally do a bit more than just kissing and hugging, but alas, I guess that is not how the manga goes and that is not how Mei-chan rolls. Still, I am sad, after 7 books I was just hoping for a bit more romance and stuff. It just feels odd and strange now. I can imagine that Mei-chan is shy, and worried and all that, but they have been together for quite a bit of time, yet they are still so awkward around each other.

Mei-chan is growing and I am happy to see her get out of her shell more and more. I loved the last part with the yukata and the festival. It was really sweet of her to do this (even though she needed a nudge in the right direction by her mom). Yamato is lucky to have Mei-chan.

The art is still gorgeous and I really enjoy how everything is drawn. Though I still think the girls are drawn a bit too skinny (they almost look anorexic) and at times it creeps me out a bit. Especially considering that one of the characters had weight problems in the past and now is also totally super skinny. I wouldn't mind seeing a girl with normal weight or who looks normal.

I do hope the next volume will focus on our couple again, and I hope that Kai and Megumi will stay far away from everything. I could use a volume with only Yamato and Mei-chan again.

Still, I would recommend this one to everyone. The manga is pretty realistic and features some very heavy topics, which might not be for everyone, so be warned.

Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/

akookieforyou's review against another edition

2.0

*2.5*

For some reason I just really didn't care for this volume. In fact, the only chapter that I enjoyed was the one themed around the festival, and getting to see Mei look absolutely stunning in her yukata. Otherwise I just felt so bored reading everything. Hopefully volume 8 will pick up a bit.

alle_kat97's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

rachieturtle's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

heyjudy's review against another edition

4.0

~4/5

I have finally caught up to where I had previously read! Now it’s all completely new to me after this, and I’m so excited!

Mei and Yamato conclude their overnight date in this volume, and then we get to more Megumi drama. And then Megumi’s main plot finally ends! We see why she’s been acting this way, she finally realizes it herself. She decides not to care so much what other people think about her, and to finally appreciate her real friends. She matures a lot in this volume, and I’m happy to see it. I do think more will happen with her, possibly with Kai. Kai is a sweet guy, who’s now just a friend to everyone.

Mei and Yamato get a few more cute moments together, and we get to be inside Asami’s head for a bit. Asami is a sweet, good girl, who tries to help everyone and be nice and look out for her friends, even when other people are rude to her.

The group of characters is great in this series, and I’m so looking forward to the next book. I can’t wait for more!

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cocopurplebooks's review

1.0

I took a break from reading this but today, I finally finished. I hope the next book gives Mei some much needed development because I am tired of the constant Megumi screen time. Also there's way too many characters and everyone except for Yamato and Mei are starting to look alike since everyone is drawn so similarly to each other.

ohhannebea's review

4.0

Megumi’s story arc in this volume was absolute perfection

carli_likes_books's review

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bitsofem's review

5.0

4.5 but i’ll round up to a 5 because i love seeing the character development with every volume!!! i love seeing everyone grow and self-reflect. also, the afterword from the mangaka is such a nice touch that makes me excited to keep reading their work.

thewordlesspoet's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0