Pastel 6

Pastel #6

by Toshihiko Kobayashi

SAYONARA, YUU!

Mugi’s life has changed in ways he never could have imagined. A high school kid, Mugi now lives with Yuu, the girl of his dreams. It almost seems too good to be true . . . Then Yuu’s mother shows up unexpectedly. At first it seems like just a normal visit, but when Yuu and her little sister, Tsukasa, fall asleep, their mother tells Mugi a secret that may mean the girls will have to leave him. For Mugi, losing Yuu and Tsukasa means a painful return to a life of solitude. No more eating together like a happy family, no more walks home from school together. How will poor Mugi survive without Yuu-chan?

Genres: Manga

208 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2003

About the author

Toshihiko Kobayashi (小林 俊彦 Kobayashi Toshihiko) is a male Japanese manga creator. In 1995, Half Court was serialized in Magazine Special from No. 1 to No. 11. After the serial publication of Parallel in Magazine Special from No. 8 in 2000 to No. 1 in 2002, Pastel was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine from the 32nd issue in 2002 to the 33rd issue in 2003. And now Pastel has been running as a serial ever since Magazine Special No. 10 in 2003.

Reviews

[Conan Tigard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pastel is my favorite romantic manga series that DelRey Manga publishes. I love the sexual tension that Mugi has as his infatuation with Yuu grows. And then to have her move far away, well, that is a killer. Nine months go by and he never even contacts her. What's up with that?

It was great getting to know Mugi's father. He is a terrific character and really funny. I'm sure that Mugi wishes he was back in his life more. And they we got to meet Yuu's mother. I guess she got into a relationship and didn't want to involve her girl in it. Hmmm . . . that just doesn't seem right, does it?

So, this book seems to end a chapter in the life of Mugi and Yuu, only to have a new chapter start at the end of the book. Maybe things will finally be different and they can get their relationship going. Wouldn't that be great?

The artwork by Toshihiko Kobayashi is wonderful and the storyline is both fun and entertaining.

Overall, Pastel: Volume 6 is another great manga book and I look forward to many changes in Pastel: Volume 7. Boy, I sure hope Mugi and Yuu finally get together.

I rated this book an 8 out of 10.

[Jules · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yawn... storyline has still not progressed much.