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嘘解きレトリック [Usotoki Rhetoric] #7
Don't Lie to Me - Paranormal Consultant 7
Soma und Kanoko geben ihr letztes Geld für Fahrkarten aus, um Somas älteren Bruder Atsushi aufzusuchen. Er war es, der den Detektiv vor Kurzem in eine für Atsushi bestimmte Falle laufen ließ. Jetzt aber wollen sie ihn treffen, um Näheres über Kanokos Fähigkeit herauszufinden. Doch die Lüge, die Kanoko zufälligerweise hört, betrifft eine skandalöse Affäre um Atsushis Gattin…!
192 pages, Paperback
First published December 20, 2016
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June 27, 2025
I’m trying to keep up with these mysteries but I’m not sure this genre is for me! I’m always dozing off.
January 12, 2026
3.5/5
Another cute and cozy mystery!
I was mildly disappointed with how the first chapter (Chapter 31) wrapped up - it made Soma's arrest and release very anti-climatic.
In the second and third chapters (Chapter 32 and 33), we see a bit more character development as Kanoko tries to make herself even more useful by handing out flyers and trying to solve a mystery on her own (she still has a lot to learn!)
The last two chapters (34 and 35) follows a new story arc where Soma and Kanoko travel to visit Soma's brother, Atsushi. We start to learn more about Soma's past and upbringing while also stumbling across a mystery surrounding Atsushi's betrothed.
*** #2 of my 2026 Popsugar Reading Challenge - A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman. ***
Another cute and cozy mystery!
I was mildly disappointed with how the first chapter (Chapter 31) wrapped up - it made Soma's arrest and release very anti-climatic.
In the second and third chapters (Chapter 32 and 33), we see a bit more character development as Kanoko tries to make herself even more useful by handing out flyers and trying to solve a mystery on her own (she still has a lot to learn!)
The last two chapters (34 and 35) follows a new story arc where Soma and Kanoko travel to visit Soma's brother, Atsushi. We start to learn more about Soma's past and upbringing while also stumbling across a mystery surrounding Atsushi's betrothed.
*** #2 of my 2026 Popsugar Reading Challenge - A book that features a platonic friendship between a man and woman. ***
April 1, 2021
The Chiyo subplots are not a great way to start a volume, but I like this sudden multi volume arc being set up. This feels like a pickup for the next few volumes more than anything else. Kanoko's fear of losing what she has and Souma's slowly opening up is fun to see.
July 22, 2025
I love how Chiyo's investigation was A MESS yet she was right 🤣
Kanoko working hard worried about her powers disappearing one day was sad 😢
But she's such a good friend and neighbor
I never thought about Iwai's family until they brought it up 😂
I feel sorry for him but I'm glad he's making a name for himself away from THAT family
Sumiko deserves the world ❤️
Kanoko working hard worried about her powers disappearing one day was sad 😢
But she's such a good friend and neighbor
I never thought about Iwai's family until they brought it up 😂
I feel sorry for him but I'm glad he's making a name for himself away from THAT family
Sumiko deserves the world ❤️
August 28, 2021
Really great Romance Mystery manga, Love the compelling story and characters😻😻🧐👌❤️
January 3, 2022
3.5 stars.
September 11, 2022
主役二人が阿吽の呼吸だし、信頼関係がますます強固になってるのもいい。
警察も優秀だし、コミュケーションちゃんと取ってるのもすき。
そして、祝左右馬の実家と事情が明らかになるのが楽しい。(La Maison Kioiを思い出す)
...そして最後のページの鹿乃子の洋装！舞台は1920年代なんだっけ、と思い出された。(昭和初期だっけ舞台、明治じゃなくて)
警察も優秀だし、コミュケーションちゃんと取ってるのもすき。
そして、祝左右馬の実家と事情が明らかになるのが楽しい。(La Maison Kioiを思い出す)
...そして最後のページの鹿乃子の洋装！舞台は1920年代なんだっけ、と思い出された。(昭和初期だっけ舞台、明治じゃなくて)
October 11, 2023
Das erste mal, dass ich einen Band langweilig fand
June 4, 2024
Absolutely loving this underrated series.
June 29, 2024
Hmmm interesting
July 3, 2025
Paranormal Consultant 7: 5 Stars
my fave volume yet. i truly love this series and these characters ♡
my fave volume yet. i truly love this series and these characters ♡
February 12, 2026
High 4 stars. Side quest story, short sandal mystery, and now some background and slow development with the lead detective. I really am enjoying this mystery series.
June 3, 2024
"It was because we didn't listen to your story more earnestly. If we had, you wouldn't have lied." "People lie, so we have to doubt them. And because we doubt them, people lie. Both of us became warped and lost sight of each other."
Another very great volume that I super enjoyed!
I love seeing Chiyo open up the story because you know it's sure to be a fun time with her involved, and boy was it! LOL! Not only did I laugh a whole bunch when reading it, but I thought it was fun seeing what was happening when everything was going down with Mr. Iwai. It was nice to see that Kanoko wasn't the only one giving her all to help Mr. Iwai!
The mystery in this one was a good one! Once again we're seeing an "older" character make a comeback, and this time it was Lily! I loved seeing her once again, and even outside of her normal element no less! Well, in a way, but we still saw her feistiness! LOL!
My poor heart though! It was really going out to Kanako and how she was struggling! I feel she is so worried she won't be able to be by Mr. Iwai's side and I just want to hug her and remind her that there is no way she wouldn't be by his side! They are our dynamic duo and feel they'll always be together!
That said though, I'm glad that she pushed to travel with Mr. Iwai due to the events of the last volume. *nervous laughter* I don't want anything bad to happen again, and while I know something COULD happen even with Kanako there, I feel like the chances are significantly lower at least! LOL!
I'm excited to pick up the next volume and see how this mystery continues to unfold! The new character we met may seem "naive," but she shows she is far from it!
It will be interesting to see what happens next!
Another very great volume that I super enjoyed!
I love seeing Chiyo open up the story because you know it's sure to be a fun time with her involved, and boy was it! LOL! Not only did I laugh a whole bunch when reading it, but I thought it was fun seeing what was happening when everything was going down with Mr. Iwai. It was nice to see that Kanoko wasn't the only one giving her all to help Mr. Iwai!
The mystery in this one was a good one! Once again we're seeing an "older" character make a comeback, and this time it was Lily! I loved seeing her once again, and even outside of her normal element no less! Well, in a way, but we still saw her feistiness! LOL!
My poor heart though! It was really going out to Kanako and how she was struggling! I feel she is so worried she won't be able to be by Mr. Iwai's side and I just want to hug her and remind her that there is no way she wouldn't be by his side! They are our dynamic duo and feel they'll always be together!
That said though, I'm glad that she pushed to travel with Mr. Iwai due to the events of the last volume. *nervous laughter* I don't want anything bad to happen again, and while I know something COULD happen even with Kanako there, I feel like the chances are significantly lower at least! LOL!
I'm excited to pick up the next volume and see how this mystery continues to unfold! The new character we met may seem "naive," but she shows she is far from it!
It will be interesting to see what happens next!
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