The Devil Does Exist, Volume 2

悪魔で候 [Akuma de Sorō] #2

by Mitsuba Takanashi

When her mother becomes engaged to the high school principal, Kayano's life gets even more complicated since the principal's son, Takeru, constantly bullies her.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Graphic Novels, Comics Manga, Comics, Young Adult

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 25, 1999

About the author

Name in native language: 高梨 みつば

Reviews

[˚⊱ Avi ⊰˚ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another older reread for me and though this series isn't something I would normally pick up, I still find it somewhat enjoyable, though maybe that's just nostalgia.

This volume isn't my favorite. I really am not sold on the romance of the couple in this volume, I think I remember it getting marginally better? The art isn't my preference, but I do think there are a couple pretty panels in here.

3/5 stars

[Anna Aurora · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5/5 stars

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aww...I'm still loving this. The artwork doesn't bother me as much this time around since I'm getting used to the lines on the face. Also, thank god for Takeru's hair looking good this time around. I know it sounds shallow, but oh my god, when he spikes his hair up it is downright fugly. Plus, I like Takeru and Kayano together! The scene where he asked her if she was jealous was really cute. Even though I like reading the drama, I kept shouting at the book to have them get together already. When Takeru stuck up for Rika over Kayano, I got so angry! Kayano honestly likes Takeru, but he's believing Rika over her. Then, they said all these mean things that made me go 'NOOO!!'.

I must say that I hate Rika. She legit has mental problems. What an unhealthy obsession she has with Takeru! I can't believe that she'd go so far to get his attention. There is no guy I like enough that I'd pay people to beat me up, JUST so he could save me. The only one worse than Rika is Youhei. Holy shit! I can't believe that he tried to kill Kayano just because she made Rika 'upset'. That's not very healthy if you're willing to kill an innocent person for the girl you like. He seemed like a nice guy in the first volume, but in this one, I really disliked him.

[Starbubbles · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this one because I was interested enough in the story to try to give it a fair shake. What is up with what's his face's "nice guy" act? That isn't an act at all! Calling someone "low-class" and isolating a girl in a closet while threatening them isn't nice. What is awesome about all of this is when Kayano calls him out on it, and everyone thinks she is at fault. He didn't even come onto her in an endearing way.
'Oh, there you are!'
'Let me get that on the top shelf.'
'Wow, your hair smells nice, and look how close our faces are.' lalalalalala
(yeah, I can write bad romance too.)
Now, how he did it:
corners her and says 'there are limits to being a nice guy.'
Yeah, might as well of said 'I'm a perv, and there are no nice intentions behind this smile.'

It seems I have a different definition of jerk than Takanashi does.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rika is such a *****! I tried to empathize with her as it is obvious she has mental issues but she is very aware of what she does so I just can't. And Takeru's friend. At first I liked him and found him supportive but now.... HMMM....
Honestly while I enjoyed this volume I just felt frustrated through most of it. And a bit annoyed at a lot of characters. What does Kayano see to Takeru?! Looks aren't everything girl!
A few cute scenes still were able to make me smile and kept this light.

[MissFede · Rating 1 out of 5]

I though the first volume was okay but this one was just bad. The story doesn't make much sense to me, there isn't a real plot, the romance is awful and way too rushed. And to top it all I hate the art. I won't be continuing the series.

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 4 out of 5]

The more I read this, the more I like it!!!

Im really loving the punk style and how the mangaka put effort into changing the characters’ clothes and hairstyles everyday…

[Alice · Rating 2 out of 5]

The second volume wasn't as good as the first one in my opinion. Although there was a lot of interesting development in this volume, it didn't completely hold my attention. It got better halfway through the story. We learn a little more about Yohei and Rika - about their love interests, and how far they will go for the person they love.
I notice there's a common idea being stated so far in this manga series, "You don't know what I'm like or what I feel!" This statement pretty much sums up how people perceive Takeru, but what's interesting is that it's not only Takeru who has two sides of the same coin but all the other characters that are presented in the story as well.
I liked how at the end, Takeru tries to make Kayano confess how she feels about him and the way she confessed was so cute but also funny.

[Nat · Rating 3 out of 5]

2,5*

[✨Sky✨ ♏ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars

[Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great character development.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Confessing to the person you like is never easy, having the attention seeking Edogawa Tekeru know who you like is even worse. Kayano thought high school was going to be hard enough but take on running errands for Takeru and it is almost unbearable especially when their parents are getting married and they have to move in with one another.

I loved the storyline development and growth of the characters. This is a series that I was really excited about reading. The romance does not start at the beginning but it grows stronger because of everything the couple has to overcome and go through. Kayano is a lovable personality and even though most people do not like Takeru in the beginning, he grows on you too.

Note: This review was completed after reading volumes 1-11.

[Fernanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Se van incluyendo algunos problemas y más personajes. Cuando Rita deja ver sus garras en cuando comienza el drama...

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good volume.