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稲妻とロマンス [Inazuma to Romance] #2
Lightning and Romance 02
Sumire kann die Gefühle für ihren geheimnisvollen neuen Mitschüler Reo einfach nicht mehr ignorieren und macht ihm mutig ein Liebesgeständnis. Dieses lässt Reo zwar erröten, allerdings erwidert er es nicht und hält seine Mitschülerin weiter auf Abstand. Doch plötzlich ergibt sich die Gelegenheit, ihrem Schwarm wieder ganz nah zu sein: Sumire lernt Reos kleine Schwester Mao kennen, welche sie ganz spontan zu sich nach Hause einlädt …
192 pages, Paperback
First published November 12, 2021
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About the author
Rin Mikimoto
53 books88 followers• Associated name: Mikimoto凛
• Name in native language: みきもと凛
• Blood Type: AB
• Zodiac: Taurus
5月18日生まれ。おうし座。AB型。『SHE'S ALL THAT』で第18回BF新人まんが 大賞佳作を受賞してデビュー。代表作は、『近キョリ恋愛』。
Rough Google translation:
Debut was awarded the 18th BF rookie comics Award Honorable Mention in the "SHE'S ALL THAT". Masterpiece is, "Close Range Love"(Kinkyori Renai).
• Name in native language: みきもと凛
• Blood Type: AB
• Zodiac: Taurus
5月18日生まれ。おうし座。AB型。『SHE'S ALL THAT』で第18回BF新人まんが 大賞佳作を受賞してデビュー。代表作は、『近キョリ恋愛』。
Rough Google translation:
Debut was awarded the 18th BF rookie comics Award Honorable Mention in the "SHE'S ALL THAT". Masterpiece is, "Close Range Love"(Kinkyori Renai).
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April 1, 2022
*More like 3.5 stars than 3.*
Most of the reason why this volume wasn't a complete success was because of the protagonist, Sumire. Her boldness was both a help and a hinderance. At times it allowed her to admirably stand up for the love interest, but at others it made her stupidly put herself at risk or make rash decisions with complete disregard for her own wellbeing and without a single logical thought. However, as if to combat the obviousness of that problem, this was a manga that was quite self-aware. Other characters called her out on this boldly wilful behaviour and whilst that was to be appreciated, it didn't change her attitude in the slightest. She bulldozed through any reasonable piece of advice with the stubbornness of an ox.
The other issue with this vol was its lack of commitment to being anything other than a completely lovey-dovey romance. The mystery and intrigue built up from the previous vol was swept away with barely any exploration as if it wasn't the most promising aspect of this manga to begin with. When there was a blaring opportunity for conflict or genuinely interesting character interactions, it dipped its toe into that lake, realised it would be a cold plunge, and chickened out at the last second. Then it rolled in the dandelion fields of repeated love declarations like everything was suddenly hunky-dory and sailed off into a very sudden and cheap-feeling happily-ever-after style ending.
Most of the reason why this volume wasn't a complete success was because of the protagonist, Sumire. Her boldness was both a help and a hinderance. At times it allowed her to admirably stand up for the love interest, but at others it made her stupidly put herself at risk or make rash decisions with complete disregard for her own wellbeing and without a single logical thought. However, as if to combat the obviousness of that problem, this was a manga that was quite self-aware. Other characters called her out on this boldly wilful behaviour and whilst that was to be appreciated, it didn't change her attitude in the slightest. She bulldozed through any reasonable piece of advice with the stubbornness of an ox.
The other issue with this vol was its lack of commitment to being anything other than a completely lovey-dovey romance. The mystery and intrigue built up from the previous vol was swept away with barely any exploration as if it wasn't the most promising aspect of this manga to begin with. When there was a blaring opportunity for conflict or genuinely interesting character interactions, it dipped its toe into that lake, realised it would be a cold plunge, and chickened out at the last second. Then it rolled in the dandelion fields of repeated love declarations like everything was suddenly hunky-dory and sailed off into a very sudden and cheap-feeling happily-ever-after style ending.
March 10, 2022
Ninomiya keeps trying to push Sumire away, but he’s really bad at it. Adorable kids enter the picture, family bonds are tough on all sides, and somebody won’t take no for an answer. Probably not who you’re expecting. And this book fails the Bechdel test hard.
Despite the fact that that whole “struck by Lightning” line might be, literally, the most cringeworthy line of manga ever written, the first volume of this series was strangely compelling and that happily continues on with this volume.
Make no mistake, this is the wishiest wish fulfillment that ever fulfillingly wished to have a wish fulfilled with fulfilling wishing. Not only does our dear teenage girl get a hot older guy, he is somehow on site in class and there’s a lot of surprisingly zen acceptance of this fact.
But it’s a fun story and that is literally down to one thing - Sumire. Sumire explodes the bonds of what is inherently a ridiculous story by being an absolute force of romantic nature in her own right. The word incorrigible has rarely been so apt or so accurate.
Ninomiya showed the cracks in his facade and that was the end for him. Sumire is smitten and there’s no chance for the guy. Even his hopeless ‘I’ll show you why you need to protect yourself against guys’ moment turns out to be less scary and more Sumire’s dream coming true.
When they meet at a fancy party (there’s an entire other review to be written about this manga’s fashion choices in general and specifically about what the heck Sumire is wearing to this occasion) and Ninomiya gets a little tipsy, best believe our innocent young waif is about to pump him for information. She’s ruthless!
Said party also brings Ninomiya’s grandfather into the equation, who is clearly one of those charmless charming people who grate on the nerves. He’s a man who obviously gets his way constantly, and given Sumire’s actions I can see him being a proper obstacle moving forward.
In fact, this series wisely dispenses quickly with the confessing (Sumire is so very expressive sometimes) in favour of changing the ‘does he like me’ to the less used ‘I can’t be with you’. There’s a bunch not being said, especially with the introduction of Ninomiya’s precocious sister at the start of the book, that is way more interesting than yet another turn down the same path.
A couple of other amusing swerves make this fun - there’s clearly a ‘stumble upon somebody in undress’ segment that has its cake and eats it after one person takes a door to the face. Likewise, Sumire’s model bestie is hilariously pragmatic AND against type for what friends usually suggest in stories like this.
Mixed in with this, one character from volume one gets pulled back in, named, terrorized, and then turned into a side character (he even realizes this) in a really swift nip in the bud for the old potential rival/obvious jerk. And there’s even a date I didn’t get into!
There’s just a ton in here, anchored by Sumire herself. Ninomiya’s actions are a little clearer and I like the direction with his implausible self. He just needs a smidgen more personality than he currently has. It’s not flying just yet, but this taxi down the runway has been darn good.
3.5 stars - this series is going to wrench a full 4 stars out of me at some point, I can just feel it, but not quite yet (update - I did it this time because, upon reflection, I had so much fun reading this). Still, this is great stuff because Sumire’s so freaking determined. She might not exactly be thinking this through, but you can’t fault her tenacity.
Despite the fact that that whole “struck by Lightning” line might be, literally, the most cringeworthy line of manga ever written, the first volume of this series was strangely compelling and that happily continues on with this volume.
Make no mistake, this is the wishiest wish fulfillment that ever fulfillingly wished to have a wish fulfilled with fulfilling wishing. Not only does our dear teenage girl get a hot older guy, he is somehow on site in class and there’s a lot of surprisingly zen acceptance of this fact.
But it’s a fun story and that is literally down to one thing - Sumire. Sumire explodes the bonds of what is inherently a ridiculous story by being an absolute force of romantic nature in her own right. The word incorrigible has rarely been so apt or so accurate.
Ninomiya showed the cracks in his facade and that was the end for him. Sumire is smitten and there’s no chance for the guy. Even his hopeless ‘I’ll show you why you need to protect yourself against guys’ moment turns out to be less scary and more Sumire’s dream coming true.
When they meet at a fancy party (there’s an entire other review to be written about this manga’s fashion choices in general and specifically about what the heck Sumire is wearing to this occasion) and Ninomiya gets a little tipsy, best believe our innocent young waif is about to pump him for information. She’s ruthless!
Said party also brings Ninomiya’s grandfather into the equation, who is clearly one of those charmless charming people who grate on the nerves. He’s a man who obviously gets his way constantly, and given Sumire’s actions I can see him being a proper obstacle moving forward.
In fact, this series wisely dispenses quickly with the confessing (Sumire is so very expressive sometimes) in favour of changing the ‘does he like me’ to the less used ‘I can’t be with you’. There’s a bunch not being said, especially with the introduction of Ninomiya’s precocious sister at the start of the book, that is way more interesting than yet another turn down the same path.
A couple of other amusing swerves make this fun - there’s clearly a ‘stumble upon somebody in undress’ segment that has its cake and eats it after one person takes a door to the face. Likewise, Sumire’s model bestie is hilariously pragmatic AND against type for what friends usually suggest in stories like this.
Mixed in with this, one character from volume one gets pulled back in, named, terrorized, and then turned into a side character (he even realizes this) in a really swift nip in the bud for the old potential rival/obvious jerk. And there’s even a date I didn’t get into!
There’s just a ton in here, anchored by Sumire herself. Ninomiya’s actions are a little clearer and I like the direction with his implausible self. He just needs a smidgen more personality than he currently has. It’s not flying just yet, but this taxi down the runway has been darn good.
3.5 stars - this series is going to wrench a full 4 stars out of me at some point, I can just feel it, but not quite yet (update - I did it this time because, upon reflection, I had so much fun reading this). Still, this is great stuff because Sumire’s so freaking determined. She might not exactly be thinking this through, but you can’t fault her tenacity.
October 10, 2024
It’s a read, but nothing gripping so far.
RECAP: she goes to his place after running into his sister, she sees him shirtless, accompanies her dad to a publishing event and runs into him. He is drunk, she saves him from his granddad’s orders, he confesses and forgets. Then a classmate starts flirting with her. After he hears that guy is playing her, he confronts him. Then they ditch school for a date where she asks him to kiss her and he does but with his hand between them.
RECAP: she goes to his place after running into his sister, she sees him shirtless, accompanies her dad to a publishing event and runs into him. He is drunk, she saves him from his granddad’s orders, he confesses and forgets. Then a classmate starts flirting with her. After he hears that guy is playing her, he confronts him. Then they ditch school for a date where she asks him to kiss her and he does but with his hand between them.
March 19, 2022
All right, series, you got me. Between Sumire's endearing chutzpah (I love when she confronts Reo's grandfather), Ino who very happily goes from romantic rival to super wing man, and getting some answers about Reo's past (though not too many!), this absolutely surpassed its first volume. I've enjoyed each of Mikimoto's series just a little more than the previous, and I think she may have finally truly hooked me with this one.
April 7, 2025
Bellissimo e disegnato da sogno — 5 stelle
Anche questo secondo volume di Inazuma & Romance è una meraviglia.
I disegni continuano ad essere spettacolari, davvero una gioia per gli occhi — ogni tavola è curata, espressiva, super coinvolgente.
E la storia? Bellissima. Si fa sempre più interessante, con dinamiche che si evolvono e personaggi che iniziano a mostrarsi sotto nuove sfumature.
Non c’è niente da fare: questa serie mi sta conquistando volume dopo volume.
Anche questo secondo volume di Inazuma & Romance è una meraviglia.
I disegni continuano ad essere spettacolari, davvero una gioia per gli occhi — ogni tavola è curata, espressiva, super coinvolgente.
E la storia? Bellissima. Si fa sempre più interessante, con dinamiche che si evolvono e personaggi che iniziano a mostrarsi sotto nuove sfumature.
Non c’è niente da fare: questa serie mi sta conquistando volume dopo volume.
March 15, 2022
Definitely growing on me. I want to know more!
October 5, 2025
C'est toujours aussi ridicule et naïf. C'est même pire. Du coup je vais lire la suite, c'est logique non ?
January 12, 2025
Toujours aussi charmée par Scar and Romance. Je me doutais que la suite allait me plaire, mais il est toujours appréciable de voir que l’on avait raison. L’histoire avance tout doucement et l’on est toujours dans le flou concernant certains secrets, mais j’avoue que pour l’instant cela ne me dérange pas. J’espère tout de même que l’on aura quelques réponses rapidement.
Sumire et Leo continuent donc à se tourner autour. C’est encore une fois très mignon. Leo ne fait décidément pas son âge et il est assez drôle de les voir s’apprivoiser doucement. Entre le caractère de Sumire, toujours aussi déterminée, et Leo qui essaye de garder ses distances sans y parvenir, on assiste à de nombreux moments tendres et adorables. Je ne pensais vraiment pas rire autant avec le manga, mais c’est pourtant le cas. J’adore absolument notre jeune héroïne. Elle est franche, elle ose, et parfois elle a même une attitude ultra badass. Qui s’effondre assez rapidement, mais c’est tout à fait ma tasse de thé.
Le truc c’est que l’on sent que les choses pourraient ne pas être aussi mignonnes encore longtemps. Leo se dévoile un tout petit peu, et l’on sent que son passé n’a pas été rose, loin de là. Son grand-père ne semble pas être un type bien, il me fait penser à la mère de Domyoji dans Hana Yori Dango (et ce n’est pas un compliment). Je n’ai pas forcément envie que cette partie-là soit creusée, mais il le faudra bien. Autre point que je n’apprécie pas trop : le père de Sumire. Je suis la seule à trouver que son attitude est creepy ? Comme la mère de Sumire n’est pas présente, je suppose qu’elle est morte ou qu’il y a eu quelque chose de pas très plaisant à son sujet… ce qui peut expliquer l’attitude de M. Yoshizawa, mais il est trop manipulateur à mon goût, trop control freak… A voir aussi ce que cela donnera, mais je ne suis pas fan.
Mis à part ces deux personnages, pour le reste, ma lecture a été plus qu’agréable. La romance a ce côté coup de foudre / destinée qui est intéressant, surtout vu l’attitude de Sumire. Pour l’instant, on creuse les personnalités de nos deux héros, on apprend à bien les connaître. C’est une phase sympathique à souhait, surtout vue le nombre d’interactions qu’ils ont. Je me doute que ce sera assez lent, mais j’ai hâte de voir ce qu’ils accompliront tous les deux une fois que leur relation sera installée ou bien lorsque ces secrets qui nous enquiquinent seront dévoilés.
Scar and romance est pour l’instant une romance mignonne et toute douce. Les choses pourraient rapidement changer, pas trop, je l’espère, mais je suis curieuse de voir ce que cela va donner. En tout cas avec des héros aussi attachants, Rin Mikiumoto m’a clairement charmé.
Sumire et Leo continuent donc à se tourner autour. C’est encore une fois très mignon. Leo ne fait décidément pas son âge et il est assez drôle de les voir s’apprivoiser doucement. Entre le caractère de Sumire, toujours aussi déterminée, et Leo qui essaye de garder ses distances sans y parvenir, on assiste à de nombreux moments tendres et adorables. Je ne pensais vraiment pas rire autant avec le manga, mais c’est pourtant le cas. J’adore absolument notre jeune héroïne. Elle est franche, elle ose, et parfois elle a même une attitude ultra badass. Qui s’effondre assez rapidement, mais c’est tout à fait ma tasse de thé.
Le truc c’est que l’on sent que les choses pourraient ne pas être aussi mignonnes encore longtemps. Leo se dévoile un tout petit peu, et l’on sent que son passé n’a pas été rose, loin de là. Son grand-père ne semble pas être un type bien, il me fait penser à la mère de Domyoji dans Hana Yori Dango (et ce n’est pas un compliment). Je n’ai pas forcément envie que cette partie-là soit creusée, mais il le faudra bien. Autre point que je n’apprécie pas trop : le père de Sumire. Je suis la seule à trouver que son attitude est creepy ? Comme la mère de Sumire n’est pas présente, je suppose qu’elle est morte ou qu’il y a eu quelque chose de pas très plaisant à son sujet… ce qui peut expliquer l’attitude de M. Yoshizawa, mais il est trop manipulateur à mon goût, trop control freak… A voir aussi ce que cela donnera, mais je ne suis pas fan.
Mis à part ces deux personnages, pour le reste, ma lecture a été plus qu’agréable. La romance a ce côté coup de foudre / destinée qui est intéressant, surtout vu l’attitude de Sumire. Pour l’instant, on creuse les personnalités de nos deux héros, on apprend à bien les connaître. C’est une phase sympathique à souhait, surtout vue le nombre d’interactions qu’ils ont. Je me doute que ce sera assez lent, mais j’ai hâte de voir ce qu’ils accompliront tous les deux une fois que leur relation sera installée ou bien lorsque ces secrets qui nous enquiquinent seront dévoilés.
Scar and romance est pour l’instant une romance mignonne et toute douce. Les choses pourraient rapidement changer, pas trop, je l’espère, mais je suis curieuse de voir ce que cela va donner. En tout cas avec des héros aussi attachants, Rin Mikiumoto m’a clairement charmé.
September 21, 2023
3.5 stars
The age gap kinda bothers me, I wish they were closer in age. Like in the beginning, it was mentioned that he's 20 and I was like okaaaaay 3 years gap is fineee I guess (despite her being a minor) but then in the summary he's 20 SOMETHING???? Bruhhhhh 😭
But besides that, their interactions are cute as well as the art style. The author always draws them in cute and trendy clothes, and I love it.
The age gap kinda bothers me, I wish they were closer in age. Like in the beginning, it was mentioned that he's 20 and I was like okaaaaay 3 years gap is fineee I guess (despite her being a minor) but then in the summary he's 20 SOMETHING???? Bruhhhhh 😭
But besides that, their interactions are cute as well as the art style. The author always draws them in cute and trendy clothes, and I love it.
October 7, 2024
Vaaaaale, tot el potencial que s'intuïa en el primer volum esclata en aquest segon i encara sort perquè donava la sèrie per perduda ^^' trobades fortuïtes, declaracions creuades, un passat en comú i el pretext d'un amor impossible. Tot plegat fa xup-xup a foc lent en aquesta entrega i et deixa amb ganes de més (sobretot perquè quan es prohibeix res, es converteix en irresistible). A mi ja em tenen!!!! ♥️
September 8, 2024
4/5
Ho visto un netto miglioramento in questo volumetto sia a livello di trama che di personaggi.
Questa serie si sta rivelando molto carina da seguire oltre che a tratti mi trovo essere molto simile alla protagonista :’)
Ho visto un netto miglioramento in questo volumetto sia a livello di trama che di personaggi.
Questa serie si sta rivelando molto carina da seguire oltre che a tratti mi trovo essere molto simile alla protagonista :’)
March 20, 2022
Ohhh I love how aggressive Sumire is… Kind of nice to have the girl coming after the guy in a shojo!!! And Reo’s bashfulness is too cute!
August 31, 2023
2nd read through
This is such a cute book.
This is such a cute book.
May 28, 2024
War sehr cute, ist zwar wie jede basic Shojo-Story aber mal mit nem Character der keine Tellertiefe hat, sondern mehr (hoffentlich versauens die nächsten Bände nicht)
October 17, 2024
❑ Version : French
🌸 Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💮 Previously : Scar & Romance #1 : ★★★★★.
🌸 Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💮 Previously : Scar & Romance #1 : ★★★★★.
September 11, 2024
J’avais énormément aimé le premier tome et j’étais très impatiente de découvrir la suite de l’histoire. Ce second tome était clairement dans la lignée du premier, ce manga ça va être mon petit manga chouchou du moment je le sens. C’est mignon, c’est drôle, c’est touchant, bref le bon mélange, le mélange parfait pour passer un excellent moment. J’ai plus que hâte d’avoir la suite entre les mains!
Dans ce second tome, Sumire, une lycéenne, est très attirée par Leo, son voisin de classe, un jeune homme plus âgé dont la joue gauche est barrée par une large cicatrice. Alors qu’ils se rapprochent, Leo s’efforce de ne pas montrer à Sumire les sentiments qu’il éprouve pour elle, en raison du secret qu’il cache. Mais il ne peut se retenir parfois de la serrer dans ses bras, de la regarder dans les yeux et de lui dire qu’elle est adorable…
Qu’est qu’il était génial ce second tome! J’ai vraiment passé un excellent moment. J’aime beaucoup le personnage de Sumire mais aussi celui de Leo. Sumire est tellement adorable et j’adore son caractère parfois. Elle est hyper mignonne et j’aime le fait qu’elle ne se laisse pas abattre. Elle est déterminée en tout cas. Leo est un personnage très mystérieux même si il se dévoile beaucoup plus dans ce tome, il n’en reste pas moins mystérieux. Je me demande ce qu’il cache encore, parce que je suis certaine qu’il cache encore des choses. J’ai été hyper surprise de le voir se dévoiler à ce point, c’était assez inattendu même. On découvre sa petite soeur, Mao, elle est tellement mignonne et adorable cette petite. J’aime voir la relation entre Sumire et Leo évoluer au fil des pages. Sumire arrive très souvent à décontenancer Leo, elle arrive même à le prendre à son propre jeu. J’ai hâte de voir la suite de cette histoire en tout cas.
Ce second tome est clairement dans la lignée du premier. On se pose toujours pas mal de questions concernant Leo, j’ai hâte qu’il se dévoile complètement, je me demande vraiment ce qu’il garde en lui. Ce que j’aime dans ce manga c’est que c’est un mélange parfait, on a de l’humour, les personnages sont touchants, il y a de l’émotion etc. Bref le mélange parfait. Vivement que le prochain tome sorte!
Dans ce second tome, Sumire, une lycéenne, est très attirée par Leo, son voisin de classe, un jeune homme plus âgé dont la joue gauche est barrée par une large cicatrice. Alors qu’ils se rapprochent, Leo s’efforce de ne pas montrer à Sumire les sentiments qu’il éprouve pour elle, en raison du secret qu’il cache. Mais il ne peut se retenir parfois de la serrer dans ses bras, de la regarder dans les yeux et de lui dire qu’elle est adorable…
Qu’est qu’il était génial ce second tome! J’ai vraiment passé un excellent moment. J’aime beaucoup le personnage de Sumire mais aussi celui de Leo. Sumire est tellement adorable et j’adore son caractère parfois. Elle est hyper mignonne et j’aime le fait qu’elle ne se laisse pas abattre. Elle est déterminée en tout cas. Leo est un personnage très mystérieux même si il se dévoile beaucoup plus dans ce tome, il n’en reste pas moins mystérieux. Je me demande ce qu’il cache encore, parce que je suis certaine qu’il cache encore des choses. J’ai été hyper surprise de le voir se dévoiler à ce point, c’était assez inattendu même. On découvre sa petite soeur, Mao, elle est tellement mignonne et adorable cette petite. J’aime voir la relation entre Sumire et Leo évoluer au fil des pages. Sumire arrive très souvent à décontenancer Leo, elle arrive même à le prendre à son propre jeu. J’ai hâte de voir la suite de cette histoire en tout cas.
Ce second tome est clairement dans la lignée du premier. On se pose toujours pas mal de questions concernant Leo, j’ai hâte qu’il se dévoile complètement, je me demande vraiment ce qu’il garde en lui. Ce que j’aime dans ce manga c’est que c’est un mélange parfait, on a de l’humour, les personnages sont touchants, il y a de l’émotion etc. Bref le mélange parfait. Vivement que le prochain tome sorte!
August 26, 2024
This review covers the first five books in the ”Lightning and Romance” series by Mikimoto, Rin
I am not really a big fan of the age-gap trope. Mainly it's because either the story is written well or giving me the ick.
I tell you this because it means I expect a lot from this trope before I want to spend my time buying and reading multiple volumes over several years.
I binge-read the first five volumes within one day.
I wish this story didn't try to sell itself as an age-gap story because the age gap is not the big taboo.
I won't spoil it for you, but Reo (the male MC) and Sumire (the female MC) met when they were younger. Their meeting was caused by a horrible background story, and their meeting again and romance will cause grief and worries from their families.
Sumire is new at romance and questions her sanity in falling for the bad guy who has a past as a Yakuza, but she sees a different side to Reo – he's a caring big brother, he's kind and a cat lover – so she makes advances.
Now, Reo is very adamant about not loving, nor wanting to date Sumire, but in reality, he's a cinnamon bun who blushes at her advances, and he's in danger of giving in when she's near.
I love Sumire's guts. Many female MCs in shojo are either subdued or positive in an airheaded way. She's neither. Sumire is very intelligent and acts based on her morals, giving her this older-than-her-age vibe and she seems like a person who thinks before she acts. So her dreams of love with Reo are the big thing.
There's a seven years age-gap between the MCs. Like I said, the age gap has (so far) nothing to say in the story. It progresses the sex talk (Sumire is very open and invites to this sort of conversation) so if you like a bit more steam in your shojo stories, I think this will meet your needs.
It's the cinnamon bun hero, the gutsy heroine, and the mystery of this horrible past that might split them apart, that makes me want to read this series.
I am not really a big fan of the age-gap trope. Mainly it's because either the story is written well or giving me the ick.
I tell you this because it means I expect a lot from this trope before I want to spend my time buying and reading multiple volumes over several years.
I binge-read the first five volumes within one day.
I wish this story didn't try to sell itself as an age-gap story because the age gap is not the big taboo.
I won't spoil it for you, but Reo (the male MC) and Sumire (the female MC) met when they were younger. Their meeting was caused by a horrible background story, and their meeting again and romance will cause grief and worries from their families.
Sumire is new at romance and questions her sanity in falling for the bad guy who has a past as a Yakuza, but she sees a different side to Reo – he's a caring big brother, he's kind and a cat lover – so she makes advances.
Now, Reo is very adamant about not loving, nor wanting to date Sumire, but in reality, he's a cinnamon bun who blushes at her advances, and he's in danger of giving in when she's near.
I love Sumire's guts. Many female MCs in shojo are either subdued or positive in an airheaded way. She's neither. Sumire is very intelligent and acts based on her morals, giving her this older-than-her-age vibe and she seems like a person who thinks before she acts. So her dreams of love with Reo are the big thing.
There's a seven years age-gap between the MCs. Like I said, the age gap has (so far) nothing to say in the story. It progresses the sex talk (Sumire is very open and invites to this sort of conversation) so if you like a bit more steam in your shojo stories, I think this will meet your needs.
It's the cinnamon bun hero, the gutsy heroine, and the mystery of this horrible past that might split them apart, that makes me want to read this series.
March 26, 2024
Prima o poi qualcuno mi spiegherà perché, in questo tipo di manga, i protagonisti si lasciano andare a dichiarazioni di amore eterno dopo uno/due volumi. Ma perché? Peraltro, la dichiarazione di Sumire ha zero fondamento, visto che si conoscono da tipo due giorni. Quella di Reo forse è meno campata per aria, visto che i due si sono già conosciuti. Sumire non se lo ricorda, mentre Reo non ha mai dimenticato quel momento. Anzi, una volta tornato a scuola, ha sempre tenuto d'occhio la ragazza. Per ora non sappiamo bene cosa è accaduto tra i due, sappiamo solo che, sebbene lui ricambi i sentimenti di Sumire, Reo non può portare avanti una relazione con lei. Certo, non ha fatto i conti con l'ostinazione della ragazzina, che non ha alcuna intenzione di rinunciare a lui, costi quel che costi.
Allora, tra i due, il personaggio più interessante è sicuramente quello di Reo, forse per via dei segreti che si porta dietro e che, prima o poi, scopriremo anche noi lettori. Sono curiosa di saperne di più sul suo passato, sulla sua famiglia, sul perché ha bisogno di lavorare quando è il nipote di un uomo molto ricco e vivo in una casa di un certo tipo. Da dove arriva la cicatrice che ha sul volto. Cosa è accaduto in occasione del suo primo incontro con Sumire. È evidente che il ragazzo si porta dietro un passato decisamente turbolento e complicato e, in quel contesto, la presenza di Sumire l'ha toccato nel profondo. Resta solo da capire come sono andati i fatti. Vedremo se nel volume tre ci saranno altre rivelazioni oppure no.
Allora, tra i due, il personaggio più interessante è sicuramente quello di Reo, forse per via dei segreti che si porta dietro e che, prima o poi, scopriremo anche noi lettori. Sono curiosa di saperne di più sul suo passato, sulla sua famiglia, sul perché ha bisogno di lavorare quando è il nipote di un uomo molto ricco e vivo in una casa di un certo tipo. Da dove arriva la cicatrice che ha sul volto. Cosa è accaduto in occasione del suo primo incontro con Sumire. È evidente che il ragazzo si porta dietro un passato decisamente turbolento e complicato e, in quel contesto, la presenza di Sumire l'ha toccato nel profondo. Resta solo da capire come sono andati i fatti. Vedremo se nel volume tre ci saranno altre rivelazioni oppure no.
August 13, 2024
buenas! hoy os vengo a hablar de una de las novedades de este mes, el segundo tomo de «Romance con el rayo» de Rin Mikimoto, editado por Norma💖
en este segundo tomo pasan DEMASIADAS COSAS! empezando porque Sumire conoce a la hermana pequeña de Reo, y esta le invitará a pasar un rato en su casa. allí Sumire conocerá un pelín más de Reo (el muchacho está cerrao a cal y canto) y decidirá que no le piensa hacer ni caso a lo que le dijo: que se alejara de él, que es muy mala persona 👀 mala táctica, Reo!
entre encontronazos y situaciones tensas, en este segundo tomo Reo explotará y acabará contándole a Sumire lo que siente por ella! por lo visto, lleva observándola mucho tiempo (un tanto creepy) porque Sumire le salvó hace mucho tiempo, y cuando decidió terminar el bachillerato y vio que la chica estaba en su misma clase no puedo eivitar pensar que era cosa del destino 💖parece ser que, con este final de tomo, su relación comenzará a evolucionar un poco, ya que ambos son conscientes de lo que el otro siente. habrá que cotillear el siguiente tomo para ver de qué palo van 😏
todavía estoy un poco ahí tanteando a ver qué me parece la obra! este segundo tomo me ha gustado bastante menos que el primero, así que voy a darle una oportunidad más con el siguiente tomo y ya decidiré si sigo haciéndola o le doy prioridad a otras obras que tengo en el tintero 🌻
si te estás haciendo esta colección cuéntame si te está gustando! me interesa 👀✨
en este segundo tomo pasan DEMASIADAS COSAS! empezando porque Sumire conoce a la hermana pequeña de Reo, y esta le invitará a pasar un rato en su casa. allí Sumire conocerá un pelín más de Reo (el muchacho está cerrao a cal y canto) y decidirá que no le piensa hacer ni caso a lo que le dijo: que se alejara de él, que es muy mala persona 👀 mala táctica, Reo!
entre encontronazos y situaciones tensas, en este segundo tomo Reo explotará y acabará contándole a Sumire lo que siente por ella! por lo visto, lleva observándola mucho tiempo (un tanto creepy) porque Sumire le salvó hace mucho tiempo, y cuando decidió terminar el bachillerato y vio que la chica estaba en su misma clase no puedo eivitar pensar que era cosa del destino 💖parece ser que, con este final de tomo, su relación comenzará a evolucionar un poco, ya que ambos son conscientes de lo que el otro siente. habrá que cotillear el siguiente tomo para ver de qué palo van 😏
todavía estoy un poco ahí tanteando a ver qué me parece la obra! este segundo tomo me ha gustado bastante menos que el primero, así que voy a darle una oportunidad más con el siguiente tomo y ya decidiré si sigo haciéndola o le doy prioridad a otras obras que tengo en el tintero 🌻
si te estás haciendo esta colección cuéntame si te está gustando! me interesa 👀✨
September 1, 2024
C'est avec plaisir que je me suis replongée dans ce shojo atypique à l'atmosphère si particulière ! Les dessins de Rin Mikimoto sont toujours un régal pour les yeux et les personnages continuent de nous divertir à merveille. Ninomiya essaie tant bien que mal de garder ses distances et de rappeler à l'héroïne que ses sentiments ne sont pas une bonne idée, pour autant, ses propres sentiments influençent son comportement... même s'il reste l'adulte. Certaines circonstances vont les amener à se rapprocher et Ninomiya va enfin se montrer plus ouvert. Ils communiquent enfin et c'est une bonne chose ! Même si, évidemment, tout n'est pas aussi simple... En tout cas, Sumire ne compte pas abandonner ! Si le fait qu'elle insiste autant peut nous laisser perplexe, on prend quand même du plaisir à les voir se rapprocher, apprendre à se connaître, parler. En résumé, une lecture très divertissante qui nous fait passer un bon moment !
July 29, 2025
Questo volume ha dato il meglio di se 🙈
Abbiamo Sumire e Reo che si avvicinano sempre di piu, in un primo momento a casa di reo ma andando avanti si beccheranno ad un festa aziendale dove il papa di Sumire e stato invitato mentre reo e il nipote di un pezzo grosso.
Reo in questa festa ha bevuto un po' troppo ed Sumire lo porta fuori per prendersi una boccata d'aria fresca ma lui dice cose da ubriaco.
Sumire a scuola viene avvicinata da un compagno di classe che vuole fare amicizia ma Reo e un po geloso.
il compagno di classe e Reo parlano ma non sanno che Sumire lo sta ascoltando e Reo dice una cosa su Sumire.
Posso dire che questo volume mi e piaciuto da matti.
Reo vuole essere un testardo e che non vuole fare vedere che gli piace Sumire.
Sono pronta per il terzo volume 🙈
Abbiamo Sumire e Reo che si avvicinano sempre di piu, in un primo momento a casa di reo ma andando avanti si beccheranno ad un festa aziendale dove il papa di Sumire e stato invitato mentre reo e il nipote di un pezzo grosso.
Reo in questa festa ha bevuto un po' troppo ed Sumire lo porta fuori per prendersi una boccata d'aria fresca ma lui dice cose da ubriaco.
Sumire a scuola viene avvicinata da un compagno di classe che vuole fare amicizia ma Reo e un po geloso.
il compagno di classe e Reo parlano ma non sanno che Sumire lo sta ascoltando e Reo dice una cosa su Sumire.
Posso dire che questo volume mi e piaciuto da matti.
Reo vuole essere un testardo e che non vuole fare vedere che gli piace Sumire.
Sono pronta per il terzo volume 🙈
June 2, 2023
Gosh, I loveeee how straightforward and bold Sumire is!! Sure, it can lead to some awkward situations and possible issues, but for the most part, she's just the right amount of unpredictability to enjoy.
We learned a bit about Reo's background and mysterious history with Sumire, although you can tell there's much more to be said. What's the deal with his "grandpa" for one thing!? I'm also super curious to see when the author explains how Reo and Sumire connected in the past — how she somehow "saved" him.
All in all, this volume was absolutely adorable, and I appreciated the peeks we got into Reo's soft interior. I can't wait to read the next installment and see what else we learn!
We learned a bit about Reo's background and mysterious history with Sumire, although you can tell there's much more to be said. What's the deal with his "grandpa" for one thing!? I'm also super curious to see when the author explains how Reo and Sumire connected in the past — how she somehow "saved" him.
All in all, this volume was absolutely adorable, and I appreciated the peeks we got into Reo's soft interior. I can't wait to read the next installment and see what else we learn!
August 26, 2023
Eeeeeh y a pas à être aussi cool madame!! Non mais pardon?? L’héroïne est juste beaucoup trop classe et badass en fait. Elle a tellement de cran. C’est elle qui fait le premier pas, elle ose dire ce qu’elle pense et d’exprimer ses sentiments. J’aime trop son perso omg.
Et le perso masculin il a le look d’un bad boy et a de mauvaises rumeurs étranges sur lui alors qu’en fait c’est un softie argh. Jsuis trop fan de leur dynamique. Y a beaucoup de mystères qui planent donc ça me rend très curieuse. Je sens que les révélations vont venir au fur et à mesure. En tout cas j’aime trop le rythme auquel la romance avance. Je suis trop fan!!
Et le perso masculin il a le look d’un bad boy et a de mauvaises rumeurs étranges sur lui alors qu’en fait c’est un softie argh. Jsuis trop fan de leur dynamique. Y a beaucoup de mystères qui planent donc ça me rend très curieuse. Je sens que les révélations vont venir au fur et à mesure. En tout cas j’aime trop le rythme auquel la romance avance. Je suis trop fan!!
October 27, 2025
Ein wirklich schöner Band ganz à la Rin Mikimoto. Liebe Sumire mit ihrer starken Art und Reo, der zwischendurch durchaus auch sehr niedlich ist. Die Beziehung zwischen seinem Opa und ihm ist echt komisch, auch dass angeblich das Geld knapp ist, wo sie doch in so einer Wohnung leben. Ich frage mich auch, was denn jetzt das Problem in der Vergangenheit war, und auch, ob das meine Meinung zu ihrer Beziehung ändern wird. Denn bisher sind die beiden echt süß. So viele Geheimnisse, man man. Mag die Erzählweise und den Zeichenstil der Mangaka einfach sehr, weshalb mir auch klar war, dass ich diese Reihe wieder mögen werde.
May 10, 2023
While I liked this manga, I’m going to choose to not read any more volumes.
While I still admire Sumire’s boldness, in certain situations it seems more like recklessness and I’m worried about the potential conflict that can bring to the story further on in the series. Meanwhile with Reo, I don’t like how wishy-washy he is with his actions and feelings; I understand he’s putting on a tough persona to hide how bashful he is but if he really wanted to protect Sumire, he could’ve tried a bit more.
While I still admire Sumire’s boldness, in certain situations it seems more like recklessness and I’m worried about the potential conflict that can bring to the story further on in the series. Meanwhile with Reo, I don’t like how wishy-washy he is with his actions and feelings; I understand he’s putting on a tough persona to hide how bashful he is but if he really wanted to protect Sumire, he could’ve tried a bit more.
October 9, 2024
Creo que me ha gustado incluso más que el 1, no he podido dejar de leer, necesito que especifiquen qué les une y por qué ella no lo recuerda 👀
Sumire me encanta, es una valiente en todos los aspectos, maravillosa
Reo tiene pequeños momentos en los que es adorable, no le pega con la personalidad que muestra pero en el fondo tiene sus momentos y que solo se los muestre a Sumire o lo provoque ella me parece adorable
Sumire me encanta, es una valiente en todos los aspectos, maravillosa
Reo tiene pequeños momentos en los que es adorable, no le pega con la personalidad que muestra pero en el fondo tiene sus momentos y que solo se los muestre a Sumire o lo provoque ella me parece adorable
July 23, 2022
It is bad I’m simping for the FL more than ML??!
Sumire is so outspoken, bold and straightforward! She has that potential bad bitch energy but then turned to turtle instead. So rare I came across female lead like this in shojo comics! The main characters seem to represent an awkward lady killer and a shy man-eater. The wall slammed scene literally took my breath away.
Sumire is so outspoken, bold and straightforward! She has that potential bad bitch energy but then turned to turtle instead. So rare I came across female lead like this in shojo comics! The main characters seem to represent an awkward lady killer and a shy man-eater. The wall slammed scene literally took my breath away.
August 27, 2024
Per quanto fossi curiosa di questo shojo non pensavo che mi avrebbe presa così tanto come trama.
Non è tra le più originali ma tra i disegni che sono veramente belli e i personaggi che hanno caratteri molto frizzanti, questo manga riesce a regalarti quella mezz'oretta/oretta di leggerezza.
Ora sono curiosa di capire il segreto di Ninomiya, speriamo si sapere di più nel prossimo volume!
Non è tra le più originali ma tra i disegni che sono veramente belli e i personaggi che hanno caratteri molto frizzanti, questo manga riesce a regalarti quella mezz'oretta/oretta di leggerezza.
Ora sono curiosa di capire il segreto di Ninomiya, speriamo si sapere di più nel prossimo volume!
September 18, 2024
Non lo so...
Mi sembra che ci sia qualcosa che non va con la costruzione dei personaggi...hanno un carattere completamente sballato che cambia ad ogni pagina o capitolo. Non hanno senso.
Spero vengano spiegate le varie motivazioni per cui si comportano in questo modo. E non mi riferisco solo a lui, che chiaramente nasconde le sue motivazioni, ma anche a lei, che è chiaramente fuori di testa.
Mi sembra che ci sia qualcosa che non va con la costruzione dei personaggi...hanno un carattere completamente sballato che cambia ad ogni pagina o capitolo. Non hanno senso.
Spero vengano spiegate le varie motivazioni per cui si comportano in questo modo. E non mi riferisco solo a lui, che chiaramente nasconde le sue motivazioni, ma anche a lei, che è chiaramente fuori di testa.
November 20, 2024
bon malheureusement ça ne pousse pas vraiment son concept très loin, je ne dirais pas que c'est ennuyeux mais il n'y a rien qui fait sortir la série du lot et donne envie de la continuer plutôt qu'une autre
les personnages ne sont pas beaucoup plus développés que dans le premier tome (on en découvre un peu plus sur Leo mais ça n'apporte pas vraiment d'évolution, et les autres personnages en restent là où ils en sont), je ne sais pas combien de tomes sont prévus au total mais je n'ai pas l'impression qu'il y ai assez de matière pour une série longue qui tiendrais vraiment la route (et qui ne suivrait pas le schéma classique des longs shojos qui ajoutent des évènements et plot points qui ne font pas vraiment de sens dans l'histoire pour continuer à sortir des tomes), donc c'est dommage de ne pas voir les persos évoluer et avancer à ce stade
les personnages ne sont pas beaucoup plus développés que dans le premier tome (on en découvre un peu plus sur Leo mais ça n'apporte pas vraiment d'évolution, et les autres personnages en restent là où ils en sont), je ne sais pas combien de tomes sont prévus au total mais je n'ai pas l'impression qu'il y ai assez de matière pour une série longue qui tiendrais vraiment la route (et qui ne suivrait pas le schéma classique des longs shojos qui ajoutent des évènements et plot points qui ne font pas vraiment de sens dans l'histoire pour continuer à sortir des tomes), donc c'est dommage de ne pas voir les persos évoluer et avancer à ce stade
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