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多聞くん今どっち!? [Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?] #5
Tamon’s B-Side, Vol. 5
Just when it looks like Utage can finally relax and enjoy her summer, F/ACE member Ori goes all out trying to make her fangirl over him. Does Ori purely want to win Utage over as a fan, or has he (gasp!) caught feelings for her?
168 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 20, 2023
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Yuki Shiwasu
66 books145 followersName (in native language) : 師走ゆき
Associated Names:
СИВАСУ Юки
师走ゆき
Associated Names:
СИВАСУ Юки
师走ゆき
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March 5, 2026
ughh this volume barely touched upon the cliffhanger from last time🥲
May 16, 2025
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/HTi6ADNKLbA
"After all…you can't be anyone else but yourself, right?"
UGH, WHY ARE THESE CLIFFHANGERS SO BRUTAL!!
I really continue to be impressed with this story! While I feel volume three was the weakest and my personal least favorite, I've really been enjoying seeing Utage and Tamon have a REAL blooming romance. It's full of uncertainties but yet there is something sweet and heartfelt about it. I really never considered that Utage could love Mr. Gloomyhara and I don't mean that to knock her! But mainly because she is such a huge Tamon fan, and like her, I couldn't visualize her loving him romantically either. So in that sense, this series has been really fulfilling!
When it comes to Ori, I never thought my feelings would change about him, but dare I say I'm coming to like him?? His parents were so harsh in my opinion and sort of explained why he acts the way he does. I would even go as far as to say it makes me feel some compassion for him. I don't want him to win in this love triangle, but a small part of my heart will be rooting for him!
Oh my goodness, we finally met the REAL Natsuki and he is SOOO different than I expected! LOL! I'm looking forward to learning more about him though!
Another very good volume!!
"After all…you can't be anyone else but yourself, right?"
UGH, WHY ARE THESE CLIFFHANGERS SO BRUTAL!!
I really continue to be impressed with this story! While I feel volume three was the weakest and my personal least favorite, I've really been enjoying seeing Utage and Tamon have a REAL blooming romance. It's full of uncertainties but yet there is something sweet and heartfelt about it. I really never considered that Utage could love Mr. Gloomyhara and I don't mean that to knock her! But mainly because she is such a huge Tamon fan, and like her, I couldn't visualize her loving him romantically either. So in that sense, this series has been really fulfilling!
When it comes to Ori, I never thought my feelings would change about him, but dare I say I'm coming to like him?? His parents were so harsh in my opinion and sort of explained why he acts the way he does. I would even go as far as to say it makes me feel some compassion for him. I don't want him to win in this love triangle, but a small part of my heart will be rooting for him!
Oh my goodness, we finally met the REAL Natsuki and he is SOOO different than I expected! LOL! I'm looking forward to learning more about him though!
Another very good volume!!
October 7, 2024
F/ACE needs a name for its rabid fans, while Ori wrestles with having caught feelings for Utage. Meanwhile, we learn the other side of another member, Natsuki, who hides his own special brand of crazy behind his band persona.
Man, the first chapter of this one is just dire. Whenever the manga decides to play with the insanity of the fanbase, my brain checks out for a while because it absolutely annoys me more than anything.
Utage on her own is more than enough to illustrate the wacky thinking of hardcore fans, her losing her head is a highlight of the volume, and it becomes borderline insufferable when it turns into a gaggle.
Luckily, this rebounds in rather good fashion afterwards. Tamon’s proclamations about his useless nature are back in top form and a couple of them are straight up hilarious. He’s one of the best sad sacks in manga.
But he’s changed more than a little from his time with Utage and him trying to break that barrier down between the two of them is actually one of the better reasons for an ongoing would-be relationship I’ve seen. Utage worships Tamon so hard that she can’t let herself even consider being with him either, so the distance between them is at least plausible.
And then there’s Ori, who I admittedly find a little boring, who finally works out that he cares for Utage and that it doesn’t matter to her at all. Great moment when he gets a little too pushy and Tamon steps in, though. Respect those boundaries!
This is followed by a F/ACE ‘relationship advice’ segment that’s just plain goofy. Ori and Tamon both end up submitting to this video chat using fake names and Tamon’s, in particular, is just absolutely perfect for his character.
In a way, it’s too bad that the first ‘b-side’ we saw after Tamon’s WAS Ori, as everybody else has been far more interesting and funny. I mean, Ori is just classic tsundere, while the rest are also tropes but ones that are hammed up to far better comedic effect.
Keito reappears and does apologize for being an ass, but also continues to be an ass and really, really in it for the money. This leads to the great running gag of him being cheaper than Scrooge McDuck when it comes to penny-pinching and it’s that little bit extra that makes it work.
And then there’s Natsuki, whose wide eyes and beauty come at a cost and his down time is spent acting out in all the worst ways. The image of him in the pachinko parlour is great. The contrast between these sides of him is really well done and injects some great comedy into the closing chapters.
I wouldn’t call this series consistent, but it does get it right more often than not. It absolutely pulled off more gags than usual this volume and managed to overcome an opening chapter that really started it on the back foot.
3.5 stars - the laughs are strong enough that combined with a somewhat okay romance that comes from the right places makes up for the lamer bits that fall flat. Overall worthwhile and a little more fun than the previous volume.
Man, the first chapter of this one is just dire. Whenever the manga decides to play with the insanity of the fanbase, my brain checks out for a while because it absolutely annoys me more than anything.
Utage on her own is more than enough to illustrate the wacky thinking of hardcore fans, her losing her head is a highlight of the volume, and it becomes borderline insufferable when it turns into a gaggle.
Luckily, this rebounds in rather good fashion afterwards. Tamon’s proclamations about his useless nature are back in top form and a couple of them are straight up hilarious. He’s one of the best sad sacks in manga.
But he’s changed more than a little from his time with Utage and him trying to break that barrier down between the two of them is actually one of the better reasons for an ongoing would-be relationship I’ve seen. Utage worships Tamon so hard that she can’t let herself even consider being with him either, so the distance between them is at least plausible.
And then there’s Ori, who I admittedly find a little boring, who finally works out that he cares for Utage and that it doesn’t matter to her at all. Great moment when he gets a little too pushy and Tamon steps in, though. Respect those boundaries!
This is followed by a F/ACE ‘relationship advice’ segment that’s just plain goofy. Ori and Tamon both end up submitting to this video chat using fake names and Tamon’s, in particular, is just absolutely perfect for his character.
In a way, it’s too bad that the first ‘b-side’ we saw after Tamon’s WAS Ori, as everybody else has been far more interesting and funny. I mean, Ori is just classic tsundere, while the rest are also tropes but ones that are hammed up to far better comedic effect.
Keito reappears and does apologize for being an ass, but also continues to be an ass and really, really in it for the money. This leads to the great running gag of him being cheaper than Scrooge McDuck when it comes to penny-pinching and it’s that little bit extra that makes it work.
And then there’s Natsuki, whose wide eyes and beauty come at a cost and his down time is spent acting out in all the worst ways. The image of him in the pachinko parlour is great. The contrast between these sides of him is really well done and injects some great comedy into the closing chapters.
I wouldn’t call this series consistent, but it does get it right more often than not. It absolutely pulled off more gags than usual this volume and managed to overcome an opening chapter that really started it on the back foot.
3.5 stars - the laughs are strong enough that combined with a somewhat okay romance that comes from the right places makes up for the lamer bits that fall flat. Overall worthwhile and a little more fun than the previous volume.
November 20, 2024
UGH THE CLIFF HANGER
June 29, 2025
this series is so funnnn i love how with each volume we meet a new member outside of their idol person and get to see how they interact with the others in and out of performing. natsuki is kind of becoming a favorite of mine out of the boys, i love his cutesy persona contrasted with the flighty, almost cold reality. tamon and utage are so sweet together, i honestly really enjoy the push and pull of utage not wanting to defile her favs perfection, while tamon just wants to love her unconditionally. ahhh my babies
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July 17, 2025
Tamon’s self-degradation is just bordering on too much but he’s developing!
Recap: fandom name, summer homework, Ori still jealous, Tamon wants to be friends, We meet another member who is actually a huge smoker and gambler and slacker but their song writer lol. Her new teacher loves F/ACE too.
Recap: fandom name, summer homework, Ori still jealous, Tamon wants to be friends, We meet another member who is actually a huge smoker and gambler and slacker but their song writer lol. Her new teacher loves F/ACE too.
September 6, 2024
The ending!!! I can’t wait for them to get together. This volume was so funny. I love that we are getting to see the other members are f/ace more too.
April 28, 2025
Truly, I cannot get enough of these characters. I'm excited to watch them grow!
February 25, 2026
4.75 ⭐
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June 7, 2026I love you Ori Sakaguchi!!!!!!
June 25, 2025
TAMON PLS STOP PLAYING WITH UTAGE THIS WAY
June 20, 2026
UTAGE PLEASE!!! I BEG OF YOU!! LET MR. GLOOMYHARA IN😭😭😭🫶 (Also, my beef with Keito has been squashed and Natsuki’s b side is so funny to me😂)
February 28, 2026
Check out my complete review of the series (till volume 12, the up-till-date available to me) here -
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March 18, 2026
There’s a lot going on here, but no story arcs really get resolved. This is very much a middle series volume, but it’s delightful and the characters keep developing, so what more could we ask?
Love it!
Love it!
June 23, 2026
With F/ACE's summer camp trip over, it's time to come back to Utage Kinoshita's duties as a normal high school student. The summer break full of fangirling and work is wrapping up soon, but Utage has not finished her summer homework at all! F/ACE's leader and current center, Keito, sees Utage and Tamon in a predicament, and helps them out by inviting them into his apartment.
Little did they know, Ori from the neighboring apartment had a predicament on his own. It seems that his feelings towards Utage is more than his pride as an idol who do not want to lose to Tamon, would he ever come to terms with his own feelings before it's too late?
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Tamon's B-side (Volume 5) is definitely a treat for Ori Sakaguchi fans. This volume dives deeper into Ori's motivations and the immense pressure he faces as the second generation of talent from the Sakaguchi family. Living in the shadow of his parents' massive success, Ori feels the need to work even harder to reach their level and earn a place on the same stage as them.
The volume also explores Ori's determination to win Utage's attention after the previous volume's cliffhanger. Watching him navigate both his personal insecurities and his growing feelings towards Utage adds a lot of depth to his character.
Meanwhile, Utage remains as sharp and strong willed as ever. When she realizes what Ori is trying to do while they're alone together, she immediately shuts it down and tells him never to do it again, like how she confronted Tamon when she noticed his yandere tendencies. I really appreciate that Utage isn't completely blinded by her fangirl devotion. Despite her enthusiasm as a fan, she knows when to draw the line and stays levelheaded when the situation calls for it.
Tamon also seems to have grown a bit of a stride. He knows when a boundary is crossed and he reaches out to try to help his other band member. This progress may seem small for some, but if you compare this Tamon to the Tamon from the first few volumes, it is actually a huge step.
On the other hand, this volume also introduced another F/ACE member, Natsuki! Eyes know Natsuki as a talented, hardworking, and a bubbly idol, but his behind-the-scenes persona is far away from what the fans think of him. With Natsuki's passion and drive at all time low, would he be able to come up with a perfect theme song for F/ACE first TV show for the next year? That is a question I really want answered soon in the next volumes!
Little did they know, Ori from the neighboring apartment had a predicament on his own. It seems that his feelings towards Utage is more than his pride as an idol who do not want to lose to Tamon, would he ever come to terms with his own feelings before it's too late?
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Tamon's B-side (Volume 5) is definitely a treat for Ori Sakaguchi fans. This volume dives deeper into Ori's motivations and the immense pressure he faces as the second generation of talent from the Sakaguchi family. Living in the shadow of his parents' massive success, Ori feels the need to work even harder to reach their level and earn a place on the same stage as them.
The volume also explores Ori's determination to win Utage's attention after the previous volume's cliffhanger. Watching him navigate both his personal insecurities and his growing feelings towards Utage adds a lot of depth to his character.
Meanwhile, Utage remains as sharp and strong willed as ever. When she realizes what Ori is trying to do while they're alone together, she immediately shuts it down and tells him never to do it again, like how she confronted Tamon when she noticed his yandere tendencies. I really appreciate that Utage isn't completely blinded by her fangirl devotion. Despite her enthusiasm as a fan, she knows when to draw the line and stays levelheaded when the situation calls for it.
Tamon also seems to have grown a bit of a stride. He knows when a boundary is crossed and he reaches out to try to help his other band member. This progress may seem small for some, but if you compare this Tamon to the Tamon from the first few volumes, it is actually a huge step.
On the other hand, this volume also introduced another F/ACE member, Natsuki! Eyes know Natsuki as a talented, hardworking, and a bubbly idol, but his behind-the-scenes persona is far away from what the fans think of him. With Natsuki's passion and drive at all time low, would he be able to come up with a perfect theme song for F/ACE first TV show for the next year? That is a question I really want answered soon in the next volumes!
October 22, 2024
I contemplated giving this three stars, but some of the funny moments are really funny so it's worth rounding up. The entire first chapter is a ton of words and boring content as the group tries to name their fanbase. Ori then takes the main focus and has a few funny moments but is also overall kind of boring. It was really hard to stay invested in the story and to keep my focus in the book itself. I kept getting distracted...by nothing...and that doesn't usually happen. The highlight for me is a single panel where Tamon straight up freaks tfo because Kinoshita explodes into the ceiling. (≧▽≦) And T. Rash. (≧▽≦) I don't really care for Natski's B-Side reveal. The lip tint portion is the best of the book to me. I can't really put my finger on it but I just could not get into this volume until then. Maybe it does deserve three stars. But I don't know how long this series is and maybe this is the middle volume and it's just filling in some story points? IDK. Not going to overthink it. It's not as good as previous volumes.
July 5, 2026
I’ve been reading much more serious literary stuff all day, and I needed a dose of something lighthearted and silly. This fit the bill perfectly. I also talked with a friend with a lot more experience with manga and anime than I have between volume 4 and volume 5 and found out that the over-the-top presentation of some of this story is typical of the art form and not specific to this story. Also some of the elements I am finding fresh and original are also typical of manga dealing with J-pop and fandoms. But that’s okay. It’s still new to me. I think we’ve now seen the stage side and B side of all but one member of F/ACE. Presumably we’ll get to that last member in the next volume or two.
December 20, 2025
I don't really know how to feel about this volume. On one hand I'm very excited to see that Tamon has shown progress in his attitude and how he perceives others, but this series has taken on too much in my opinion. For every member to have hot/cold personalities, clearly relating to some underlying trauma, is too much. It almost feels like a reverse harem situation that is bubbling up but not having the confidence to take influence. I was mostly hoping for this series to focus around Tamon and delve deeper into his (relatable) issues, but instead it's casting its net wide into a variety of personality differences.
January 11, 2026
We've finally met 4/5 F/ACE members and Natsuki is unfortunately the most realistic one lmao. Smoking, drinking, gambling, cursing a lot, he's kinda of what you expect from a real 20 something shithead and not a professional "cute" idol. He does have his moments of kindness though, such as in his first interaction with Utage and with Gloomyhara towards the end.
I'm intrigued about the new characters (Natsuki and the teachers), and every chapter with Ori really keeps improving him in my opinion. He's the youngest member, and has a lot of pressure and is now navigating a first loves that is one-sided and doomed, so he's a pretty compelling 2nd ML.
I'm intrigued about the new characters (Natsuki and the teachers), and every chapter with Ori really keeps improving him in my opinion. He's the youngest member, and has a lot of pressure and is now navigating a first loves that is one-sided and doomed, so he's a pretty compelling 2nd ML.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 13, 2024
I'm still really enjoying this, but I'm also starting to get a little frustrated at the extra slow slow burn and character development. I'm really hoping, based on how this one ended (cliffhanger and all, ugh) that we're finally moving in the right direction... Although it might also take a detour on some of the side characters.
Thank you to VIZ Media for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own
Thank you to VIZ Media for this ARC! All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own
October 13, 2024
F/ACE had to choose a name for their fans, I think the name was great, it completely matched with the band’s name. We see Ori understanding his feelings and also Tamon trying to get closer to Yuki. I love how they’re introducing more of F/ACE’s members, this time it was Natsuki, he’s a bit of a troublemaker, I hope we get to see more of him in the next volume. I loved Tamon and Yuki’s last scene, it made the pace go a bit faster.
October 21, 2024
sabemos la personalidad de otro miembro: del cute.
aun tengo esperanza que alguno tenga su personalidad fuera del personaje de idol que no sea malaaaa. (no me refiero fea por como sea su personalidad, sino debe haber UNO siquiera que fuera de camaras sea lindo lindooooooo) Porque cada uno el chiste es que sean completamente diferente cuando estan trabajando de idols. Ojala el callado no sea otro que le ande gritando al tamon, ese es mi argumentoooooo.
teoria: sera muy platicon
aun tengo esperanza que alguno tenga su personalidad fuera del personaje de idol que no sea malaaaa. (no me refiero fea por como sea su personalidad, sino debe haber UNO siquiera que fuera de camaras sea lindo lindooooooo) Porque cada uno el chiste es que sean completamente diferente cuando estan trabajando de idols. Ojala el callado no sea otro que le ande gritando al tamon, ese es mi argumentoooooo.
teoria: sera muy platicon
November 7, 2024
So we've met Tamon's B-side, Ori's B-side, and Keito's B-side. That only leaves two more members of F/ACE that we haven't been properly introduced to and I've got a sneaking suspicion that there's more to them than meets the eye.
But first, Ori's obsession with Utage is leading to something else. Meanwhile, Tamon is struggling to bridge the canyon Utage has dug between them with her fanaticism for Hottiehara.
But first, Ori's obsession with Utage is leading to something else. Meanwhile, Tamon is struggling to bridge the canyon Utage has dug between them with her fanaticism for Hottiehara.
July 7, 2025
I know Tamon and Utage are endgame but I really hope they're not.
I just cannot stand Tamon he's like pathetic and weirdly controlling and I just don't like him.
I'm not sure who a better match for her out of the guys are but I think Natuski is pretty cool, he has the most normal B-Side IMO. Anyway the art is amazing and I'm really hooked wanting to know what happens next. If you're this deep in the manga obvs you're going to keep reading, but I just loved where this volume went.
I just cannot stand Tamon he's like pathetic and weirdly controlling and I just don't like him.
I'm not sure who a better match for her out of the guys are but I think Natuski is pretty cool, he has the most normal B-Side IMO. Anyway the art is amazing and I'm really hooked wanting to know what happens next. If you're this deep in the manga obvs you're going to keep reading, but I just loved where this volume went.
October 11, 2024
4 stars. More characters, more shenanigans, and date I say it...more plot???? Count me in. I don't love it quite as much as the previous series, but it is still a wonderful example of how well a manga can be created. The art, the characters, the humor, and the groundedness holding it all together. Just wow. I bow down to the sensei.
February 2, 2026
There's nothing like meeting a fellow fan in the wild. The one scene of Utage finding out that her homeroom teacher was also a F/ACE fan, or I guess I should say an E/YES (IMO, ACE was a better fandom name), was so sweet.
Each of the F/ACE members changing slightly because of Utage's presence has been one of my favorite aspects of the manga so far.
Each of the F/ACE members changing slightly because of Utage's presence has been one of my favorite aspects of the manga so far.
February 11, 2026
this has been my fave volume so! we got:
-gorgeous volume cover art
-tamon (and ori) starting to recognize his feelings and going thru character development
-lots of funny moments as well as moments that made giggle and kick my feet
-NATSUKI! as soon as i saw the anime previews and music videos, i knew he’d be favorite. and i was right!
-gorgeous volume cover art
-tamon (and ori) starting to recognize his feelings and going thru character development
-lots of funny moments as well as moments that made giggle and kick my feet
-NATSUKI! as soon as i saw the anime previews and music videos, i knew he’d be favorite. and i was right!
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March 19, 2026
4.5 stars
i reeeeally like what's going on with ori and i need tamon to be more independent and less clingy. i do like that he's realizing his relationship with utage and that he doesn't actually know much about her and her interests besides that she's an ultra-fan of his. that's a good step in the right direction. he also needs to stop talking about dying so easily lmao it's not cute.
i reeeeally like what's going on with ori and i need tamon to be more independent and less clingy. i do like that he's realizing his relationship with utage and that he doesn't actually know much about her and her interests besides that she's an ultra-fan of his. that's a good step in the right direction. he also needs to stop talking about dying so easily lmao it's not cute.
October 7, 2024
I’m always dying from laughter after each volume of this series!!!! The reveal of Natsuki’s “actual self” was too funny. Obviously, none of the boys in F/ace are what they seem… I like that!
Now, about Utage and Tamon… OMG JUST LOVE EACH OTHER ALREADY LOL. I’m fangirling for their love!!!! Haha
Now, about Utage and Tamon… OMG JUST LOVE EACH OTHER ALREADY LOL. I’m fangirling for their love!!!! Haha
October 30, 2024
Overall, it was a decent volume, but that first chapter was awful. Anyway, we get to see the different side of Natsuki, which is fun. Ori finally realizing his feelings was good, but can we please get Tamon and Usage to do the same.
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