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みなと商事コインランドリー [Minato Shōji Coin Laundry] #3
Minato's Laundromat, Vol. 3
“I won’t stop loving you.” Akira is unsure of his feelings for Shin after receiving such passionate advances from the boy. But after watching Shin’s performance at the sports festival, he understands the deep affection he has for Shin is not romantic love. That's when Akira runs into his high school teacher and former crush, Sakuma...!
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September 16, 2025
I think part of the reason this age-gap romance works is that Minato in no way acts like an adult.
August 5, 2024
This volume is quite slow hope it get better in next volume
January 23, 2023
☆ 4.5 ☆ ¡Siempre lo dejan en las mejores partes! Pero los extras son muy buenos ♡
May 7, 2023
『 ★★★,5 』
Cover art game are still so strong 💪🏻
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ℹ See full review in: bee's review
Cover art game are still so strong 💪🏻
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ℹ See full review in: bee's review
March 30, 2025
Really loving the direction this is going (which is I have no idea where it's going!)
January 4, 2025
I really like how at the end there is a small like 5 page novella.
August 6, 2024
My review on the last volume said that once I finished it I felt like I instantly forgot everything I read, which I can say is accurate because I did not remember what was going on when I started this volume. It also said that I felt like simultaneously a lot and nothing happened at the same time, and I feel that way about this volume as well. On one hand, I really like that because it helps create the small town, slow life vibes that are the backbone of this story, but on the other hand I am still not compelled by the impending main relationship. In fact, I caught myself smiling more whenever Minato was interacting with his old teacher than when Minato and Shintarou interacted...
I won't talk about my complected feelings about Minato and Shintarou's relationship, as I already did so in my review of volume one, but I will say that I'm still not completely sold and I feel really bad for Minato who is trying his absolutely best to NOT date a high schooler and it's just not working out for him.
However, my neutral feelings on Minato and Shintarou aside, I really like a lot about this series.
I love the small town "everyone knows everyone" vibes. It's so cozy.
I liked page 89. It was cute as hell.
I love how Shintarou is immature. He's moody and jealous and just such a teenager, which is nice to see? Or maybe I should say refreshing and interesting? In a lot of the age gap stories I've seen, the younger character is often matured significantly and comes off more like a young adult in order for them to 'fit' more with the older character; the benefit of this is that the audience is more accepting of the relationship because the teenager 'feels' mature enough to be with the adult. But Shintarou doesn't feel like that, and on one hand it makes me not a fan of him perusing Minato, but it makes me like him as a character because his thoughts and actions make sense for someone his age. (In a different story, I can see a character acting like he does eventually maturing out of his crush as he realizes how inappropriate he's been behaving).
I also really, really love the parallels between Minato and Shintarou and Minato and his old teacher's relationship. I haven't read a story before where the adult character (Minato) who is being perused by a teenage character (Shintarou) once was a teenager who was in love with an adult. As an English major, I just love the parallel of it, and as a concept it is so interesting to explore, as Minato now has a chance to reflect on his own actions. I can see this position he is in allowing him to empathize with Shintarou's feelings (because he felt the same), reflect on the position he must have put his teacher in (because he is now in that position), and really use his situation to reexamine his boundaries. But... alas... I do not think I am going to get that degree of reflection and introspection... Sigh... Even without that level of self reflection, I do like how Minato has to face his feelings for his old teacher and, I assume, get over them before he can move forward with Shintarou.
I am in it for the long haul, I guess, but I hope this series is short and things start wrapping up.
I won't talk about my complected feelings about Minato and Shintarou's relationship, as I already did so in my review of volume one, but I will say that I'm still not completely sold and I feel really bad for Minato who is trying his absolutely best to NOT date a high schooler and it's just not working out for him.
However, my neutral feelings on Minato and Shintarou aside, I really like a lot about this series.
I love the small town "everyone knows everyone" vibes. It's so cozy.
I liked page 89. It was cute as hell.
I love how Shintarou is immature. He's moody and jealous and just such a teenager, which is nice to see? Or maybe I should say refreshing and interesting? In a lot of the age gap stories I've seen, the younger character is often matured significantly and comes off more like a young adult in order for them to 'fit' more with the older character; the benefit of this is that the audience is more accepting of the relationship because the teenager 'feels' mature enough to be with the adult. But Shintarou doesn't feel like that, and on one hand it makes me not a fan of him perusing Minato, but it makes me like him as a character because his thoughts and actions make sense for someone his age. (In a different story, I can see a character acting like he does eventually maturing out of his crush as he realizes how inappropriate he's been behaving).
I also really, really love the parallels between Minato and Shintarou and Minato and his old teacher's relationship. I haven't read a story before where the adult character (Minato) who is being perused by a teenage character (Shintarou) once was a teenager who was in love with an adult. As an English major, I just love the parallel of it, and as a concept it is so interesting to explore, as Minato now has a chance to reflect on his own actions. I can see this position he is in allowing him to empathize with Shintarou's feelings (because he felt the same), reflect on the position he must have put his teacher in (because he is now in that position), and really use his situation to reexamine his boundaries. But... alas... I do not think I am going to get that degree of reflection and introspection... Sigh... Even without that level of self reflection, I do like how Minato has to face his feelings for his old teacher and, I assume, get over them before he can move forward with Shintarou.
I am in it for the long haul, I guess, but I hope this series is short and things start wrapping up.
December 25, 2024
¿Les gusta viajar (por fuera de vacaciones) para despejar la mente? 😶
Así comienza el tercer tomo de La Lavandería de Minato. Con Minato viajando a las islas de Matsushima. Como buena curiosa que soy, quise saber que eran las Islas de Matsushima, y si son curiosos como yo, acá va:
🎌Las islas de Matsushima son un grupo de 260 pequeñas islas cubiertas de pinos en la bahía de Matsushima, en la prefectura de Miyagi, Japón. Se consideran uno de los tres paisajes más pintorescos de Japón y son una atracción turística muy popular.
La bahía de Matsushima es famosa por sus cruceros, que permiten observar la bahía en 50 minutos. El paisaje de las islas cambia continuamente, de isla en isla y según las estaciones.
(Les dejo algunas imágenes al final)
Bueno... ahora quiero ir a un crucero por las Islas de Matsushima 😆
Ahora sí, La Lavandería de Minato.
Este tomo me generó mucha desesperación. Las conversaciones que se deberían dar no se dieron, hay actitudes super infantiles con las que no puedo exasperar porque vienen de un chico que no terminó el secundario y es normal que aún no sepa exactamente como expresarse o como manejarse en ciertas situaciones. Pero con quien más me desesperé fue con Minato.
Tenemos dos personalidades muy diferentes, claramente. Y obvio que el manga necesita del drama, pero no puedo comprender como puede dar doble señales constantemente. Si uno no siente nada por el otro, o sabe que no debería sentir nada por el otro debería ser firme con sus respuestas y acciones. Y esto lo ve claramente Shin. Que a veces para pensar un poco más las cosas que Minato.
En fin, un tomo para arrancarse un par de pelos de la cabeza.
Muchas gracias Planeta Cómic Argentina por el ejemplar y por la confianza ♥️
Así comienza el tercer tomo de La Lavandería de Minato. Con Minato viajando a las islas de Matsushima. Como buena curiosa que soy, quise saber que eran las Islas de Matsushima, y si son curiosos como yo, acá va:
🎌Las islas de Matsushima son un grupo de 260 pequeñas islas cubiertas de pinos en la bahía de Matsushima, en la prefectura de Miyagi, Japón. Se consideran uno de los tres paisajes más pintorescos de Japón y son una atracción turística muy popular.
La bahía de Matsushima es famosa por sus cruceros, que permiten observar la bahía en 50 minutos. El paisaje de las islas cambia continuamente, de isla en isla y según las estaciones.
(Les dejo algunas imágenes al final)
Bueno... ahora quiero ir a un crucero por las Islas de Matsushima 😆
Ahora sí, La Lavandería de Minato.
Este tomo me generó mucha desesperación. Las conversaciones que se deberían dar no se dieron, hay actitudes super infantiles con las que no puedo exasperar porque vienen de un chico que no terminó el secundario y es normal que aún no sepa exactamente como expresarse o como manejarse en ciertas situaciones. Pero con quien más me desesperé fue con Minato.
Tenemos dos personalidades muy diferentes, claramente. Y obvio que el manga necesita del drama, pero no puedo comprender como puede dar doble señales constantemente. Si uno no siente nada por el otro, o sabe que no debería sentir nada por el otro debería ser firme con sus respuestas y acciones. Y esto lo ve claramente Shin. Que a veces para pensar un poco más las cosas que Minato.
En fin, un tomo para arrancarse un par de pelos de la cabeza.
Muchas gracias Planeta Cómic Argentina por el ejemplar y por la confianza ♥️
October 21, 2024
Este volumen ha ido más centrado en el pasado de Minato con su profesor, y cómo lo está intentando gestionar. Estoy bastante contenta de que Minato quiera salir adelante de esa situación, la verdad.
Me ha gustado mucho el humor que tiene este volumen. Y EL CAPÍTULO DE LA CASA ENCANTADA ME HA MATADO DE LA RISA. Sinceramente, cuando meten escenas así en este tipo de mangas yo es que me muero de la risa, me encantan.
Me gusta mucho que, pese a haber escenas bonitas, realmente no llega a suceder nada. Tengo la teoría de que puede ser que como Minato todavía duda bastante de esta situación, hasta que no esté seguro (que creo que le llevará tiempo), no habrán casi avances. Aunque la verdad que yo prefiero que ambos se esperen un poco a que Shin haga los exámenes.
En cuanto al tema de los exámenes de Shin, me hizo mucha gracia que Minato haya vetado lo de irse a tomar el batido hasta que no mejore sus notas. Así se habla tete, que hay que motivar al niño :’)
Y me ha dejado intrigadísima el final de este volumen, la verdad 😭
En cuanto a los capítulos de bonus, me ha encantado el de “your ideal date”. No voy a comentar pero aaaa😭😭😭😭 Me encanta cuando hablan de esas cosas en este tipo de historias.
Me ha gustado mucho el humor que tiene este volumen. Y EL CAPÍTULO DE LA CASA ENCANTADA ME HA MATADO DE LA RISA. Sinceramente, cuando meten escenas así en este tipo de mangas yo es que me muero de la risa, me encantan.
Me gusta mucho que, pese a haber escenas bonitas, realmente no llega a suceder nada. Tengo la teoría de que puede ser que como Minato todavía duda bastante de esta situación, hasta que no esté seguro (que creo que le llevará tiempo), no habrán casi avances. Aunque la verdad que yo prefiero que ambos se esperen un poco a que Shin haga los exámenes.
En cuanto al tema de los exámenes de Shin, me hizo mucha gracia que Minato haya vetado lo de irse a tomar el batido hasta que no mejore sus notas. Así se habla tete, que hay que motivar al niño :’)
Y me ha dejado intrigadísima el final de este volumen, la verdad 😭
En cuanto a los capítulos de bonus, me ha encantado el de “your ideal date”. No voy a comentar pero aaaa😭😭😭😭 Me encanta cuando hablan de esas cosas en este tipo de historias.
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May 1, 2025
Vamos al grano: este volumen me gustó más que los otros dos porque Minato va enfrentando de a poco sus propios sentimientos, porque conocemos un poquito más al maestro (quien es bellísimo y super cute), y porque Shin, digamos que se calma un poco, pero el chico sigue siendo un intenso y muy celoso.
Creo que si Shin no tuviera estos exabruptos de toxicidad, el manga en cada volumen sería un 4 o 5 estrellas, porque me está gustando mucho. Tiene buen sentido del humor, los personajes me caen bien, la ilustración es muy dinámica y expresiva y las situaciones, aunque no son lo más innovador del mundo, logran llevar la historia hacia adelante y producir interés en seguir leyendo.
Otra cosa que me encanta es Minato. Es un hombre muy expresivo y aunque parece que se molesta, en realidad no le dura mucho y siempre está pendiente de los demás. Es un cinnamon roll muy dulce y esponjosito, me encanta.
Y, siendo sincera, si la historia fuera entre Minato y su maestro, creo que me gustaría más. Serían una pareja muy dulce.
Creo que si Shin no tuviera estos exabruptos de toxicidad, el manga en cada volumen sería un 4 o 5 estrellas, porque me está gustando mucho. Tiene buen sentido del humor, los personajes me caen bien, la ilustración es muy dinámica y expresiva y las situaciones, aunque no son lo más innovador del mundo, logran llevar la historia hacia adelante y producir interés en seguir leyendo.
Otra cosa que me encanta es Minato. Es un hombre muy expresivo y aunque parece que se molesta, en realidad no le dura mucho y siempre está pendiente de los demás. Es un cinnamon roll muy dulce y esponjosito, me encanta.
Y, siendo sincera, si la historia fuera entre Minato y su maestro, creo que me gustaría más. Serían una pareja muy dulce.
January 19, 2025
4.75 stars.
I am PHYSICALLY RESTRAINING myself from immediately buying the fourth volume, I am absolutely LOVING this story. Ughhhh it's sooo funny, it's sooo sweet and adorable and heartbreaking. Shin's sheer aggressiveness is hilarious, but also makes it so hard to disappoint him. I mean, Shin really shouldn't be as aggressive as he is (╥ᆺ╥；) and yet every time he's upset, my heart still breaks a little, which I know is the mark of good characterization ( •̯́ ₃ •̯̀) He's sooo devoted, it's so precious to see, and I love it, but I also can't help feeling bad for him. I can't get over how good the humor is, how funny Minato's resistance is, how easy to love all these characters are, and I will NEVER get over how GORGEOUS the art is! It's truly stunning, I think it makes half the story, and I honestly think it's my favorite manga art that I've ever seen, it's that beautiful. Loved it, loved the story, I can't WAIT to get my hands on the next one (*ฅ́˘ฅ̀*)
I am PHYSICALLY RESTRAINING myself from immediately buying the fourth volume, I am absolutely LOVING this story. Ughhhh it's sooo funny, it's sooo sweet and adorable and heartbreaking. Shin's sheer aggressiveness is hilarious, but also makes it so hard to disappoint him. I mean, Shin really shouldn't be as aggressive as he is (╥ᆺ╥；) and yet every time he's upset, my heart still breaks a little, which I know is the mark of good characterization ( •̯́ ₃ •̯̀) He's sooo devoted, it's so precious to see, and I love it, but I also can't help feeling bad for him. I can't get over how good the humor is, how funny Minato's resistance is, how easy to love all these characters are, and I will NEVER get over how GORGEOUS the art is! It's truly stunning, I think it makes half the story, and I honestly think it's my favorite manga art that I've ever seen, it's that beautiful. Loved it, loved the story, I can't WAIT to get my hands on the next one (*ฅ́˘ฅ̀*)
July 11, 2024
Hachja ... irgendwie geht es mir immer mehr auf den Keks, das einfach ALLE wie Teens aussehen, dabei haben wir gerade noch ein weiteres Age-Gap-Paar dazu gekriegt ... und der Lehrer, in den Minato in SEINER Schulzeit verknallt war, kommt jetzt viel mehr vor und er sieht halt einfach 1 zu 1 wie aus den Rückblenden aus. Alle sind einfach Teens - der Manga wäre besser, wenn sie auch einfach alle Schüler sind mit dem ganzen Eifersuchtsdrama, aber mit dem Hintergedanken "Der Mann da ist 30 Jahre, der sollte wenigstens n klein bisschen erwachsener sien, vorallem wenn er selbst nen Waschsalon hat" ist das einfach alles lächerlich. Es kriegt 3 Sterne, weil es schön anzusehen is und weil es schlechtere Mangas gibt. Aber es ist echt nix überragendes mehr...
July 22, 2024
Me ha gustado mucho, pero empiezo a tener un problema con este manga. Los dos primeros tomos, Shin y Minato me parecían monísimos y que jugaba muy bien con el tabú. En este, creo que retrata muy muy bien la edad que tiene Shin, por ejemplo, y la índole de su enamoramiento y planta sobre la mesa (gracias, Hanabusa) una cuestión interesante. PERO han dejado de ser el (mi) ship principal. Ahora mismo, mi resolución ideal sería y creo que eso va a influenciar mucho en los siguientes tomos cuando los lea.
August 3, 2024
This was a slower volume which didn't move the story ahead by much. Shun Katsuki comes off as a bit creepy at points and I have mixed feelings about him. I am glad Asuka Hanabusa appears frequently in this volume, and I'd like to see him continue to have a larger role in the story.
I liked peering a bit into Akira Minato's past, and it's nice that the Yen Press edition of this volume includes translation notes, bonus comics, and a written short story.
I liked peering a bit into Akira Minato's past, and it's nice that the Yen Press edition of this volume includes translation notes, bonus comics, and a written short story.
January 2, 2025
I notice that many others have reviewed this book as being "slow" and I love that. It is comfy cozy and, while not very exciting, is pretty peaceful to read and has me smiling a ton as well as really feeling for both characters-despite the complicated nature of their relationship. I do feel the need to re-read the previous volume each time a new one comes out to refresh-but honestly I kinda like that anyway. Definitely something to binge in the wintertime when the entire series is complete.
March 22, 2025
BROOOO PEAK BL MANGA ONE OF THE BEST EVERRRR. the drama is going so good so far !! asuka has a love interest as well and low-key, shuu is sooooo fine. the art never fails to be impressive. also, i had to read most of the volume in my geometry class yesterday because this book was due in the library that day and i had a test to do during lunch period. my friend was so mad at me, she was tapping my test and going, "DO YOU WORK."
April 2, 2025
Irgendwie verliebe ich mich von Seite zu Seite mehr in die Geschichte und die Charaktere. Obwohl mir Band eins ein bisschen zu schnell für ein Slowburn ging, wurde seither ordentlich auf die Bremse gedrückt. Es macht so viel Spaß die Geschichte um Minato und Shin zu verfolgen. Regelmäßig sitze ich grinsend vor dem Manga und erwische mich dabei, das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen zu können. Es macht wirklich süchtig 😱
May 8, 2023
This one was my favourite volume, for the moment, at least.
Quite a rollercoaster coaster of feelings between the different mc's and some twisted fates suddenly appeared clearer than before... excited for the next.
Quite a rollercoaster coaster of feelings between the different mc's and some twisted fates suddenly appeared clearer than before... excited for the next.
February 17, 2023
3.5 stars
April 29, 2023
It's cute but I am tired of the slow buuuuurn....come on, we are at the 3rd volume and nothing really happened?
They are cute and I wanna give it a bigger rating but ahhhh....
They are cute and I wanna give it a bigger rating but ahhhh....
December 25, 2023
3.5, a rather slow and repetitive progress in this volume. Shin is as childish as ever while Minato still hasn't done anything about it.
February 4, 2024
Rất hiểu cho diễn biến tâm trạng của Shin trong vol này, hiuhiu.
Mong Minato giải quyết được xong cái bứt rứt tình cảm cũ sớm sớm chút🤔🙄
Mong Minato giải quyết được xong cái bứt rứt tình cảm cũ sớm sớm chút🤔🙄
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February 7, 2024- i really like the power dynamic and age gap
- minato's so cute lol
- akusa!! what is up with him??
- minato's so cute lol
- akusa!! what is up with him??
June 9, 2024
Me encanta el rumbo que está tomando, eso sí siempre se deja en lo mejor y la espera me desesperaaaa
June 13, 2024
Ugh I just love these characters so much. Minato is so funny. Shin is aggressive for a high schooler. The age gap is… well… I’m looking past it. So don’t ask me!!!!! LOL
August 27, 2024
3.5-3.75☆
August 31, 2024
I really like this series, but wanting a little more to happen. Seems like we’ve been stuck since vol 1.
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