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I Want to End This Love Game #2
I Want to End This Love Game, Vol. 2
Let the games begin! Since childhood, Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura have played the Love Game, where they try to fluster each other with a simple “I love you.” But after falling in love for real and refusing to admit it, neither of them can afford to lose this battle!
With the burning sensation of love in their chests growing hotter, Miku and Yukiya push the boundaries of the Love Game! Between a scandalous hand-holding competition and an after-school coffee date, this game's developing so fast it’s like they’re aiming for the world record in a love speedrun!
With the burning sensation of love in their chests growing hotter, Miku and Yukiya push the boundaries of the Love Game! Between a scandalous hand-holding competition and an after-school coffee date, this game's developing so fast it’s like they’re aiming for the world record in a love speedrun!
200 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2024
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August 5, 2026
I don’t think I care enough to continue
May 15, 2024
After Yukiya and Miku had a ‘near sort of kind of not really but totally a date’ date, they are just about ready to confess. In another few volumes. Instead, it’s time for a rule revision that would probably clear the air if wasn’t generating so much steam.
This is probably as mean as I can generally take two people in love treating one another while still enjoying it. And that’s mostly a compliment, as the hi-jinx continue between our leads with all the usual drama and near misses.
As verbally ruthless as these two are to one another, it’s an absolute smokescreen for how incredibly ready they are to just jump one another’s bones at a moment’s notice. There’s definitely a lot of love and affection, including some great nods at how the past has shaped the present for these two, but do not assume that they’re not very, very ready to do the deed already.
That’s not typical shojo behaviour and bless it for that; this slight tweak to the formula makes the traditional beats a lot more fun than normal. The usual chastity of the genre is hanging by a thread here, instead replaced by teenage thirstiness.
It’s not especially salacious, but it’s a reasonable look at modern teens in love, coupled with the usual nonsense contrivances of the genre. And, in this case, the narrative carries it off pretty well. As many of us invested in the genre say, you can do the old, just do it
well and you’re fine.
As always, it’s the little details that make this fun. Yukiya’s sister, Wakana, might see what’s going on, but it turns out she’s the one who’s been filling his head with nonsense about shojo manga. Her history lesson and defence of the genre is a treat.
(There’s also a line where somebody complains that they’ve read tons of shojo, so how come they haven’t made any progress, which I hope is as deliciously targeted at the genre as it seems.)
When Yukiya imagines that his sister might be drifting away from her big brother, there’s something inherently brilliant to me about his imagined suitor for her wearing a mask with the word ‘TOOL’ written across it. There are plenty of these goofy asides that help keep the edges soft.
If you don’t like our leads doing their best Moonlighting impression at one another or can’t even with another of these ‘just confess already’ scenarios - even one that goes to pains to justify how insane it is - this won’t change your mind. Honestly, I am surprised at how much I’ve gotten into its groove.
Especially since it’s dead repetitive with its advance and retreat between Yukiya and Miku. There’s absolutely no chance that this series wraps up before we see a festival, fireworks, and a beach either. Still, I like the characters and the wit enough that it lets me overlook what I normally would not.
This sort of thing is a balancing act, and one that could easily wear out its welcome in a hurry. This is very similar to last volume, but tweaks itself enough and keeps finding ways to show the truth of how deeply these two love one another under the barbs and outside the pretext of their competition.
4 stars - this is dumb fun, but it’s the good kind of dumb fun, written by somebody who seems quite clever about it.
This is probably as mean as I can generally take two people in love treating one another while still enjoying it. And that’s mostly a compliment, as the hi-jinx continue between our leads with all the usual drama and near misses.
As verbally ruthless as these two are to one another, it’s an absolute smokescreen for how incredibly ready they are to just jump one another’s bones at a moment’s notice. There’s definitely a lot of love and affection, including some great nods at how the past has shaped the present for these two, but do not assume that they’re not very, very ready to do the deed already.
That’s not typical shojo behaviour and bless it for that; this slight tweak to the formula makes the traditional beats a lot more fun than normal. The usual chastity of the genre is hanging by a thread here, instead replaced by teenage thirstiness.
It’s not especially salacious, but it’s a reasonable look at modern teens in love, coupled with the usual nonsense contrivances of the genre. And, in this case, the narrative carries it off pretty well. As many of us invested in the genre say, you can do the old, just do it
well and you’re fine.
As always, it’s the little details that make this fun. Yukiya’s sister, Wakana, might see what’s going on, but it turns out she’s the one who’s been filling his head with nonsense about shojo manga. Her history lesson and defence of the genre is a treat.
(There’s also a line where somebody complains that they’ve read tons of shojo, so how come they haven’t made any progress, which I hope is as deliciously targeted at the genre as it seems.)
When Yukiya imagines that his sister might be drifting away from her big brother, there’s something inherently brilliant to me about his imagined suitor for her wearing a mask with the word ‘TOOL’ written across it. There are plenty of these goofy asides that help keep the edges soft.
If you don’t like our leads doing their best Moonlighting impression at one another or can’t even with another of these ‘just confess already’ scenarios - even one that goes to pains to justify how insane it is - this won’t change your mind. Honestly, I am surprised at how much I’ve gotten into its groove.
Especially since it’s dead repetitive with its advance and retreat between Yukiya and Miku. There’s absolutely no chance that this series wraps up before we see a festival, fireworks, and a beach either. Still, I like the characters and the wit enough that it lets me overlook what I normally would not.
This sort of thing is a balancing act, and one that could easily wear out its welcome in a hurry. This is very similar to last volume, but tweaks itself enough and keeps finding ways to show the truth of how deeply these two love one another under the barbs and outside the pretext of their competition.
4 stars - this is dumb fun, but it’s the good kind of dumb fun, written by somebody who seems quite clever about it.
May 14, 2024
Thank you Netgalley & the publisher for an Earc in exchange for review.
These two "not-lovebirds" are back at it again, continuing their back and forth game of "I love yous." I'm really curious to see what happens as Miku and Yukiya continue to ride the VERY fine, dwindling line of childhood friends to lovers. It's so obvious to everyone around them except themselves, but in this second novel at least the pair seem to recognize that not everything you read in a shojo manga is real! I can imagine the back and forth game will have to end soon- but who will give in first?
Cute, funny, and lighthearted, it's always a warm story to watch a high school love story unfold. 4/5 stars.
These two "not-lovebirds" are back at it again, continuing their back and forth game of "I love yous." I'm really curious to see what happens as Miku and Yukiya continue to ride the VERY fine, dwindling line of childhood friends to lovers. It's so obvious to everyone around them except themselves, but in this second novel at least the pair seem to recognize that not everything you read in a shojo manga is real! I can imagine the back and forth game will have to end soon- but who will give in first?
Cute, funny, and lighthearted, it's always a warm story to watch a high school love story unfold. 4/5 stars.
August 30, 2024
Adorable 🥰
July 19, 2025
Sorry to be morbid, but I can’t help but think if one of these guys die, truly that’d be the end of the game - so they should tell each other how they feel! 😩
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 15, 2024
VIZ Media provided an early galley for review.
I enjoyed the previous volume of this series, so I was ready to get more of the story this time.
This collection includes episodes 8 through 15 plus some shorter bonus material that fills in between episodes from the first volume. The pacing here starts out slower with our couple realizing that anything is fair play in this game only to then find themselves completely paralyzed by the possibilities. This does mirror in some ways one of the aspects that occur in with the young and inexperienced.
This volume gets a bit more meta too when it starts referring to the Shojo Manga that Yukiya borrowed from his younger sister and was referencing for dating ideas. This started in the last volume but it continues here. Miku also checks them out and at one point states "we are already tons of shojo-manga stuff - why aren't things progressing?". And this might have been a bit of my challenge with this volume. The story has a solid premise (the "love game") but the characters seemed a bit stuck in a rut. There needs to be growth and movement.
Of course, the last few episodes set up the cliffhanger for the volume. Where will it go from here? Time to wait for volume 3.
I enjoyed the previous volume of this series, so I was ready to get more of the story this time.
This collection includes episodes 8 through 15 plus some shorter bonus material that fills in between episodes from the first volume. The pacing here starts out slower with our couple realizing that anything is fair play in this game only to then find themselves completely paralyzed by the possibilities. This does mirror in some ways one of the aspects that occur in with the young and inexperienced.
This volume gets a bit more meta too when it starts referring to the Shojo Manga that Yukiya borrowed from his younger sister and was referencing for dating ideas. This started in the last volume but it continues here. Miku also checks them out and at one point states "we are already tons of shojo-manga stuff - why aren't things progressing?". And this might have been a bit of my challenge with this volume. The story has a solid premise (the "love game") but the characters seemed a bit stuck in a rut. There needs to be growth and movement.
Of course, the last few episodes set up the cliffhanger for the volume. Where will it go from here? Time to wait for volume 3.
July 22, 2024
I can’t wait to get further into this series. Such a simple premise and I can already anticipate how beautiful the payoff will be!! But I’m gonna be honest I need one of them to crack ASAP
July 27, 2024
The localization now leans into Gen Z slang, which is super cringe. This volume contained "no cap," multiple "bro"s, and of course, "cringe."
I actually don't think any generation wants to be talked to in really obvious attempts at their slang, especially if they think the source is NOT of the same generation. It also dates the book, so in 5 years or more, the localization will feel too cheesy and need to be redone.
Back to the story. Miku and Yukiya are adorably innocent, clearly in love with each other, but still telling themselves and each other that they're purely friends, no butterflies at all. We still don't see much of a plot besides this, unfortunately -- I'm wondering if we're going to get any B plots or substance to this book. I love Yukiya playing the good older brother to his sister. I'm just not getting much character development, so it's hard to feel invested in the two leads OR any of their romantic fumblings.
I actually don't think any generation wants to be talked to in really obvious attempts at their slang, especially if they think the source is NOT of the same generation. It also dates the book, so in 5 years or more, the localization will feel too cheesy and need to be redone.
Back to the story. Miku and Yukiya are adorably innocent, clearly in love with each other, but still telling themselves and each other that they're purely friends, no butterflies at all. We still don't see much of a plot besides this, unfortunately -- I'm wondering if we're going to get any B plots or substance to this book. I love Yukiya playing the good older brother to his sister. I'm just not getting much character development, so it's hard to feel invested in the two leads OR any of their romantic fumblings.
May 19, 2024
4/5
Volume 2 of I want to End This Love Game continues our story of Yukiya and Miku trying to get the other flustered by saying “I love you” and doing romantic things with one another. Though obvious to the entire world, they still don’t realize that they truly do love each other. But who is going to lose the love game first so that they can finally confess their true feelings?
It’s so cute it’s disgusting. Where does the author get the audacity to write such cute characters and cute scenes. Truly rude of Domoto to create such a wholesome series.
I’m really interested to see how the plot will progress, or even how this story could end. Can’t wait for more!
Volume 2 of I want to End This Love Game continues our story of Yukiya and Miku trying to get the other flustered by saying “I love you” and doing romantic things with one another. Though obvious to the entire world, they still don’t realize that they truly do love each other. But who is going to lose the love game first so that they can finally confess their true feelings?
It’s so cute it’s disgusting. Where does the author get the audacity to write such cute characters and cute scenes. Truly rude of Domoto to create such a wholesome series.
I’m really interested to see how the plot will progress, or even how this story could end. Can’t wait for more!
April 29, 2024
The saga continues!
If you feel like the story or setup gets repetitive; take a step back and think about being a literal high schooler and how anxious you probably were over your first crush. Then add that it’s one of your closest friends from childhood—it makes sense!
I don’t know how a grown adult was able to capture this innocent feeling so purely, but this manga is really great at getting into the nitty gritty micro interactions that make a teenage heart swoon.
Let’s keep the train rolling!!
If you feel like the story or setup gets repetitive; take a step back and think about being a literal high schooler and how anxious you probably were over your first crush. Then add that it’s one of your closest friends from childhood—it makes sense!
I don’t know how a grown adult was able to capture this innocent feeling so purely, but this manga is really great at getting into the nitty gritty micro interactions that make a teenage heart swoon.
Let’s keep the train rolling!!
February 7, 2025
Stumbled upon this series last night while trying to find something to read and honestly good stuff.
The shojo meta is too high. Both protagonists are quite stubborn and refuse to accept defeat. What a weird way to drag the story. But I liked this volume more than the previous, that's for sure. The progression isn't outstanding, but it's there, i guess. I'm pretty sure there has to be a love triangle sooner or later, tho.
The date and the aftermath were quite good, and it's still weird how none of the two even realised that, but then again, we're talking about manga...
The shojo meta is too high. Both protagonists are quite stubborn and refuse to accept defeat. What a weird way to drag the story. But I liked this volume more than the previous, that's for sure. The progression isn't outstanding, but it's there, i guess. I'm pretty sure there has to be a love triangle sooner or later, tho.
The date and the aftermath were quite good, and it's still weird how none of the two even realised that, but then again, we're talking about manga...
April 24, 2024
I'm really enjoying this series. It's very fun, the characters are playful, and we are starting to get a bit more time with and input from the side characters (though I'd still like to see them fleshed out a bit more). I loved getting to see more about their history in meeting/becoming friends. This is definitely a manga series I plan to keep reading as further volumes come out. It's a wealth of silly, light-hearted romance and cute moments.
August 12, 2024
So I'm noticing a problem with this "love game": even if they confess to each other, one or both will chicken out at the last second and claim that it was part of the game. Meaning (for now at least) these two won't be making any real progress anytime soon.
Because they're already head-over-heels in love with each other, they're just too stubborn and shy to admit it to each other even if it's obvious to everyone else. But that's still some funny tension.
Because they're already head-over-heels in love with each other, they're just too stubborn and shy to admit it to each other even if it's obvious to everyone else. But that's still some funny tension.
February 16, 2025
Annoyingly, although I had put in a reservation for volume 1, 2 and 3, only 2 and 3 came through from my library and I needed to collect them before they were forfeit - but a quick glance at some free pages available online brought me pretty much up to speed with this cute manga.
Yukiya and Miku transition to high school, continuing their efforts to make the other confess their love for the other first by making their heart flutter - thus losing the 'Love Game'!
I'll admit, this was a very cutesy, 'flumph-y' read for me. The plot is full of romance tropes seen in Japanese manga and anime - indeed, Yukiya uses shoujou manga to get inspiration in how to woo Miku and have her lose the love game. I personally found this quite endearing and entertaining for that very reason, but if you've recently consumed a lot of romance manga, then this probably won't give you anything you haven't seen before. That being said, I do genuinely like the characters and find their squabbling entertaining.
Yukiya and Miku transition to high school, continuing their efforts to make the other confess their love for the other first by making their heart flutter - thus losing the 'Love Game'!
I'll admit, this was a very cutesy, 'flumph-y' read for me. The plot is full of romance tropes seen in Japanese manga and anime - indeed, Yukiya uses shoujou manga to get inspiration in how to woo Miku and have her lose the love game. I personally found this quite endearing and entertaining for that very reason, but if you've recently consumed a lot of romance manga, then this probably won't give you anything you haven't seen before. That being said, I do genuinely like the characters and find their squabbling entertaining.
May 10, 2024
Yukiya and Miku are absolute dorks still carrying on with their love game shenanigans. They are taking their stupid game seriously so you can just laugh at their buffoonery. I would like to read more of their dumb romantic misadventures. (I received an ARC of this title from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my opinion.)
May 15, 2024
ugh ADORABLE!! they are grappling with the consequences of the love game slowly ramping up in the last volume....this one had a coffee shop date, yukiya doing miku's hair, a late night snack run, and then a home-cooked dinner ending in STAYING THE NIGHT!?!?!?!?! my heart can't take the wait until the next volume!! also, there was some SUPER cute backstory here of them as kids....eep! <3
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 16, 2024
This digital ARC was obtainable via NetGalley for an honest review.
Once again Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura show how adorable they are together in volume two of "I Want to End This Love Game". I do think they were a bit bolder in this volume. I hope they will fully confess to each other soon because they are just too cute.
Once again Yukiya Asagi and Miku Sakura show how adorable they are together in volume two of "I Want to End This Love Game". I do think they were a bit bolder in this volume. I hope they will fully confess to each other soon because they are just too cute.
July 18, 2026
Tomik ciutkę lepszy od tomu pierwszego, chociaż wciąż jest to słabsza wersja „Miłości to wojna”. Kreska w porządku, chociaż znam ładniejsze style rysowania. Dzięki anime wiem jednak, że dojdzie do czegoś, przez co zmieniłam zdanie o tej mandze, dlatego z ciekawości sięgnę po kontynuację (chociaż nie oczekuję fajerwerków) 😅.
April 18, 2024
This was really cute, like the previous volume. I'm just worried that it is going to be the same every volume. We need some character development and some movement.
Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for the review!
Thank you Netgalley and publisher for the ARC in exchange for the review!
May 17, 2024
It's cute. I liked volume 1 better. The art is sweet and the characters have good chemistry, but I can already tell that the back and forth is going to get real old real fast if there isn't a real moment with some progress soon.
June 24, 2026
Humornya sangat lucu dan menyenangkan, romansanya manis dan hangat, dari segi kualitas cerita ada perlahan peningkatan yaitu dari dari Volume 1
Sorotan utama adalah saya menikmati adegan flashback ringan yang diselipkan saat memori dibangkitkan kembali yang bersejarah bagi kedua main character
Sorotan utama adalah saya menikmati adegan flashback ringan yang diselipkan saat memori dibangkitkan kembali yang bersejarah bagi kedua main character
May 21, 2024
Ugh these two are so annoyingly cute!!!! Eff this “game” and just get together already!!!
May 30, 2024
LOL - it’s hilarious and perfect that his research is reading shojo manga.
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August 2, 2024These two….🤭 basically they’re dealing critical damage…to themselves. Their relationship is pretty cute, with this love game seeming to have affected the time they hang out.
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October 23, 2024
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January 7, 2025
This pair are just too cute
January 11, 2025
The love game is getting more intense and ten times better!
December 6, 2025
Miku is so freakin’ cute. I loved this volume, their little games, playing with each other. I loved this dynamic, but I feel like it might get old soon. We need some progress.
May 1, 2026
A very troublesome couple....
May 5, 2026
As silly and cute as the first volume, truly an enjoyable romance comedy so far.
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