What do you think?
Rate this book
Pastel #5
Pastel 5
SMOOCH!
When Mugi and Yuu miss the last train home after a late night out, a friendly restaurant proprietor, Tetsu-san, invites them in from the cold. Impressed by Mugi’s passion for cooking, Tetsu offers him a job . . . which is how Mugi comes to meet the gorgeous eighteen-year-old Aoi-san, a wandering artist (and kissing machine) who is deeply in love with Tetsu. Unfortunately, Tetsu isn’t interested, but hey . . . a kissing machine’s gotta kiss somebody, right? It turns out that nobody is safe from Aoi-san’s smooches, not Tetsu, not Mugi . . . not even the unsuspecting Yuu-chan!
When Mugi and Yuu miss the last train home after a late night out, a friendly restaurant proprietor, Tetsu-san, invites them in from the cold. Impressed by Mugi’s passion for cooking, Tetsu offers him a job . . . which is how Mugi comes to meet the gorgeous eighteen-year-old Aoi-san, a wandering artist (and kissing machine) who is deeply in love with Tetsu. Unfortunately, Tetsu isn’t interested, but hey . . . a kissing machine’s gotta kiss somebody, right? It turns out that nobody is safe from Aoi-san’s smooches, not Tetsu, not Mugi . . . not even the unsuspecting Yuu-chan!
- GenresManga
208 pages, Paperback
First published July 17, 2003
1 person is currently reading
10 people want to read
About the author
Toshihiko Kobayashi
62 books5 followersToshihiko 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.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
November 19, 2015
I am sure that someday Yuu will find out how Mugi's feels, but not today. This poor guy gets in so much trouble with girls and I feel a little sorry for him. I know how hard it is when you like someone and you are afraid to tell them, but I never compounded the problem by living with them. I liked the new character Tetsu as it is nice for Mugi to have an adult in his life. He does seem to need someone to help guide him a little since his father is out on business.
As usual, the artwork by Toshihiko Kobayashi is good and the short stories are fun and enjoyable. The translation and adaptation to English is well-done also and the dialog flows well.
As for the series itself, I find that I am always entertained and finish each book with a smile on my face. I do wonder if Mugi and Yuu will ever confess that they like each other. Maybe Yuu will figure it out one day, but she sure doesn't seem to see how Mugi feels now. She seems to only to want Mugi as a friend and a source of food. Bummer for Mugi.
Overall, Pastel: Volume 5 is another highly pleasurable read and I look forward to more romantic boo boos with Mugi and Yuu in Pastel: Volume 6.
I rated this book an 8 out of 10.
As usual, the artwork by Toshihiko Kobayashi is good and the short stories are fun and enjoyable. The translation and adaptation to English is well-done also and the dialog flows well.
As for the series itself, I find that I am always entertained and finish each book with a smile on my face. I do wonder if Mugi and Yuu will ever confess that they like each other. Maybe Yuu will figure it out one day, but she sure doesn't seem to see how Mugi feels now. She seems to only to want Mugi as a friend and a source of food. Bummer for Mugi.
Overall, Pastel: Volume 5 is another highly pleasurable read and I look forward to more romantic boo boos with Mugi and Yuu in Pastel: Volume 6.
I rated this book an 8 out of 10.
December 30, 2010
Yawn... storyline has still not progressed much.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews