How I Met My Soulmate. Vol. 2

運命の人に出会う話 [Unmei no Hito ni Deau Hanashi] #2

by Anashin

Ever since she moved to the city, Yuuki has wondered if she would ever find “the one.” As Yuuki finds herself drawn more and more to the relaxed dental student Iori, she begins to question her search to find her “soulmate.” Then, she reunites with her first, unrequited love, Jin, who suddenly asks her out! Is there really such a thing as “destiny” after all? And if so, who is it meant for-a first love, or someone new?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Contemporary, Fiction, Graphic Novels, Japanese Literature

198 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 12, 2022

Reviews

[rory (jess' version) · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is kind of a late realization but the fl's name is honda and the last name of the ml is souma WHAT IN THE PARALLEL WORLD IS THIS

[nikki | ཐི༏ཋྀ​​݁ ₊ ݁ . · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75★

i wasn't loving this one, so i think i'll try a few other manga before starting the next volume.

[Keiko, the manga enthusiast ♒︎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it last December. Forgot to mark it—and this volume just recently came up here, I think. Anyway, Anashin is gifted. I love this series so much. The angst is good, with the same amount of sweetness. And don't tell me about the art style. I swear, it just makes it even more adorable.

[ariana esnifa libros · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Saving my dental innuendos for later, Yuuki goes to see Iori at the office and meets the would-be rival of her nightmares. She also deals with Seno’s confession, organizes a sleepover, and makes some fireworks both figuratively and literally.

I think my most salient takeaway from this is that I wish it was a manhwa set in Korea and it was called How I Met My Seoulmate. (A shocking number of writers have used that title, so I no longer feel clever.)

Anyway, I think this is a bit of a step up from the first volume, but it’s definitely swimming in the B-tier as far as shojo stories go for me. It survives because I like Iori and Yuuki together rather a bit, plus it does some things smarter than I was expecting it to.

When it was revealed that Yuuki’s one-sided crush might have been a mutual thing this entire time, it sure looks like we’re headed to rival town real fast. Surprisingly, in a good way, Yuuki recognizes her burgeoning feelings for Iori and doesn’t waver - Seno knows where things stand right away.

Yeah, he gives signs that he might not be giving up just yet, but he’s also not kidding himself either. He wants to try, but knows that Yuuki’s not seeing him that way. It also doesn’t seem to be worse than him being totally straightforward with her, which is nice. I’m not crazy, I know this will likely recomplicate itself, but for now it’s good.

First, however, we have to get through another round of ‘isn’t dentistry sexy?’, which, no, it isn’t. This section is entirely too soapy, as a vengeful dentist with eyes on Iori invades Yuuki’s orifices as an example of painful dentistry while lying to her about Iori’s nature due to her own crush on our boy and it’s… a lot.

Some books need to be plotted this hard, but this genuinely isn’t one of them. Yuuki and Iori are at their best when the grand story gets the hell out of their way and lets them just exist. When Yuuki accidentally trips the sleepover flag, it’s actually getting real good before Seno horns in again.

And this is another instance where the manga can’t seem to remember that it’s not set in high school. Yuuki and Iori seem at pains to explain what they’re up to, when the correct response is ‘none of your flipping business, rival boy’.

It’s a heck of a shame that for every great thing in this story - Sanae is the best gal pal ever and I wish she was in this way more - there’s something dumb to counter it. Iori trying to make up for his awful past? Perfect. Yuuki believing somebody every time they suggest that Iori is crushing on a girl without being direct and talking to him about it? Annoying. That fireworks date before the sleepover? With the beers? So good!

But every time it goes big, it goes way too big and veers off into melodrama. Sometimes quiet romance is more effective and if this kept it to dates and flirting and divested itself of unnecessary plot contrivances it would be infinitely better.

3 stars - I might actually like these characters better than the cast of Waiting For Spring, Anashin’s previous work, already. That series’ bigger plot swerves made sense because of high school, however, while this feels like it’s got one toe caught in it still and comes off worse for it.

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 I didn't love this one as much as the first, but it's still cute.

[Leila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mio dio, ma è stupendo! È come uno shojo allo stadio avanzato 🤣 Ne conserva la dolcezza e anche alcune situazioni, ma con un upgrade perfetto!

[Léa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Des adultes qui communiquent dans les Shojo ça fait du bien purée, leur histoire d’amour est vraiment trop douce et mims

[Nadia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars
CUTIESSS. the artstyle is amazing. Not so sure if I'm fan of the semi love triangle tho. But the ML and FL are cute together 🤭

[nashaly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this last week? or the week before?? I don't remember but I do remember giggling and thanking alicia for introducing me to this. I'm also very happy that we avoided some cliche situations!!

[Ray Flores · Rating 3 out of 5]

En este segundo volumen sigue habiendo problemas de comunicación y si bien se presta para hacer drama, creo que, de no mejorar, voy a tener que abandonar la historia por completo.

No me malentiendan, me gusta mucho el diseño de personajes y me parece interesante la idea principal de querer encontrar a tu alma gemela, sin embargo, siento que ya no tengo paciencia para historias con personajes tan jóvenes e inexperimentados que los traen como muñeca de trapo y que asumen los hechos en lugar de preguntar. Esto no tiene nada que ver con la obra, es solo cuestión de diferentes gustos (y que ya tengo +30, obvio, ya no tengo cabeza para dramas tontos que pueden resolverse hablando).

De momento no hay algo que me enamore o que me intrigue tanto como para leer de inmediato, más bien es el tipo de historia que se resume en “no está mal, pero tampoco es la maravilla del mundo”.

REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1

[warda · Rating 5 out of 5]

bro that assistant guy is so freaking annoying and nosy

[Jess | jadecanread · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHY DID I PICK THIS MANGA UP WHEN IT’S STILL SO NEW. I NEED MORE AND THE NEXT ONE ISNT PUBLISHING FOR MONTHS.

Picks up from vol 1. Yuuki deals with Seno’s question. Dentist drama, sweet moments. Yuuki’s bro and the SLEEPOVER. Misunderstandings with his brother’s GF. And many hugs.

The love triangle was triangling, I was squealing so many times! I really appreciate that the FMC is new adult aged and not annoying (thank goodness)

[Cinnamon ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Come una carezza su carta — 4 stelle

Un secondo volume che si legge tutto d’un fiato e lascia con il sorriso. I disegni restano uno dei punti forti: delicati, espressivi e curatissimi.
La storia, leggera, sta prendendo una piega interessante.

[Jessica ❀ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A million AHHHHHHHs 🤭 the two leads are so cute in such different ways. One is oblivious and quiet and mysterious. The other is just adorable and shy and I adore her. I cannot wait to see where this story goes.

[Pao Moncada · Rating 3 out of 5]

Estuvo bien, pero siento que la historia es una de tantas otras con los mismos clichés.

[Avani · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️
I love these characters Iori is perfect 🥺

[Sarah | The Marsies · Rating 4 out of 5]

J'aime trop ce manga ! Et pour une fois dans un shojo on n'a pas à faire à des lycéens mais des jeunes adultes

[Suppi · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up because at least yuuki went and nipped the misunderstanding in the bud before it happened BUT that's mostly BC iori was like what on earth are you blabbing about like girl you can't just BELIEVD THINGS ask him first

(though the bracelet thing is fair Id have probably misunderstood that too)

[L.L. Schiffer · Rating 5 out of 5]

C’était trop bien ! J’ai le cœur qui bat 💓
Je veux trop la suite 🥰

[Artemissia G · Rating 4 out of 5]

J’avais trouvé le premier tome intéressant avec cette jeune fille qui manque de confiance en elle et qui aimerait bien trouver un petit copain. Ici, pas de romance lycéenne, car les personnages sont de jeunes étudiants.

Dans cette suite, Yûki, l’héroïne voit ses rêves d’adolescente se concrétiser avec le garçon qu’elle aimait en secret en ce temps. Avec lui les malentendus sont dissipés, mais le cœur de Yûki a changé et bat pour le beau Iori.

Entre secrets, commérages, rivalités et jalousies, cette suite nous annonce une romance des plus mouvementées. J’ai trouvé Yuki parfois très naïve et un peu casse-pied avec ses craintes, mais elles sont légitimes.

Voilà un manga un peu plus adulte qui nous offre son lot d’ascenseurs émotionnels avec des personnages qui se cherchent encore et qui espèrent bien trouver l’amour, notamment Yûki. J’ai apprécié sa constance, son courage, et le fait qu’elle soit droite dans ses bottes. À voir comment sa relation avec Iori évoluera au fil du temps, en tout cas, ça nous promet bien des surprises, je pense.

Dans l’ensemble, j’ai bien aimé et puis les dessins de Anashin sont toujours aussi plaisants à regarder.

[michi · Rating 3 out of 5]

[ch 5-8] iori ily seno ilyt honda stop jumping to conclusions ilyt

[Angela López · Rating 4 out of 5]

La relación de los protagonistas comienza a avanzar por buen camino aunque con algunos obstaculos en el camino y me encanta la determinación de la prota de comenzar a acercarse a nuestro chico multifacetico jaja.

El amigo/primer amor me generaba desconfianza pero en este tomo me comenzó a caer bien, ahora desconfió de otro personaje que muero por conocer porque fue la razón para iniciar a leer este manga.

Necesito leer el tomo 3 a ver que va a pasar!!

[mazzy star · Rating 3 out of 5]

yeah i’m done w this series,, talk about having zero faith in your ‘friend’ 😭 why would you genuinely believe someone who has proven to be a respectful person on numerous occasions is going after his brother’s girl,,, because a stranger told you,,,,,,, and you started crying about it in public without even confirming it,,,,,,,,,,,,,, girl bye 😭😭😭

[Pernille · Rating 4 out of 5]

such a good volume again!! would’ve preferred more content of iori and yuuki and less drama, but it was still very entertaining. i feel bad for seno because he’s very nice and acts so supportive, but i’m glad with the way everything happened. can’t wait for volume 3!

[Ester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Madre mía lo que me gusta esta historia. Es que adoro los romances sin tercero en discordia. A pesar de la declaración de Seno, Yûki no es capaz de darle una respuesta, porque no puede sacarse a Iori de la cabeza. ¿No se habrá enamorado de él?

Leer la reseña completa:

https://unabibliotecaentremundos.blog...

[marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vol. 1 ★★☆☆☆

Liked this more than the first volume. I was relieved when Yuuki turns Seno down. It's not like I hugely prefer Iori over Seno: the series is too short for me to have a preference yet. I do worry about Yuuki and how gullible she is. While Natsuki doesn't mean any harm and is genuinely looking out for her, she totally jumps the gun and starts making up all these crazy stories in her head. If this keeps happening, I'm gonna be so annoyed.

[dea · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Ami 乁⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠o⁠ ⁠˘⁠ ⁠ㄏ (written by Jane Austen) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 stars)

[book_worm119 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so good. The art is pretty, the characters are wonderful, and the romance is the best part. I absolutely loved the direction this story went in and I found this so romantic and adorable!