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アオのハコ [Ao no Hako] #16
アオのハコ 16 [Ao no Hako 16]
千夏が見守る中、大喜は順調にシングルス予選を勝ち進み、準決勝。相手はずっと背中を追い続けてきた先輩の針生…。IH出場のために努力を積んだ大喜だが、それは針生も同じで──。先輩と後輩、それぞれの想いがぶつかる!!
192 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2024
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July 10, 2025
There’s part of me that thinks having Chinatsu get injured might have partially been to put the focus entirely on Taiki for this arc, devoid of any distractions. Whether true or not, it works a treat.
Most of this volume is the brutal slugfest between Taiki and Haryu for one of the two singles spots at nationals. Being the senpai and in his last year, Haryu has a lot on his side, but Taiki has been working hard for a long time now. Is that hard enough though?
Far be it from me to ruin that surprise, as this is one kinetic brawl interspersed with flashbacks that show Haryu’s own dedication and his efforts to be a good senpai to his teammates. It is just a perfect sequence from start to finish.
We get little glimpses of the rest of the cast, but the on court action is the focus and it delivers on what it’s trying to accomplish. There are also minor moments for Moriya, Hina, and the rest, but this is really Taiki and Haryu’s show.
That said, the new students are trying to figure out if Chinatsu has a boyfriend and somebody saw Taiki carrying her. This leaves the Shuttlecock of Damocles dangling over their relationship, but also features a wild daydream by that girl with a crush on Taiki that is the funniest thing the series has ever done.
When you’re watching a badminton match play out, interspersed with other badminton matches, there’s not a ton to discuss. The effort and intensity of the players is all there on the page, along with the love of the game.
Sometimes a little understated, but in a good way, Blue Box continues to be a little bit of pure joy every time I get a new volume. It isn’t go go go from minute to minute, but it has a rhythm that I just love, and sometimes it just explodes, like this time.
5 stars - a perfect volume that does exactly what it’s trying to do and is full of payoff from so many earlier moments.
Most of this volume is the brutal slugfest between Taiki and Haryu for one of the two singles spots at nationals. Being the senpai and in his last year, Haryu has a lot on his side, but Taiki has been working hard for a long time now. Is that hard enough though?
Far be it from me to ruin that surprise, as this is one kinetic brawl interspersed with flashbacks that show Haryu’s own dedication and his efforts to be a good senpai to his teammates. It is just a perfect sequence from start to finish.
We get little glimpses of the rest of the cast, but the on court action is the focus and it delivers on what it’s trying to accomplish. There are also minor moments for Moriya, Hina, and the rest, but this is really Taiki and Haryu’s show.
That said, the new students are trying to figure out if Chinatsu has a boyfriend and somebody saw Taiki carrying her. This leaves the Shuttlecock of Damocles dangling over their relationship, but also features a wild daydream by that girl with a crush on Taiki that is the funniest thing the series has ever done.
When you’re watching a badminton match play out, interspersed with other badminton matches, there’s not a ton to discuss. The effort and intensity of the players is all there on the page, along with the love of the game.
Sometimes a little understated, but in a good way, Blue Box continues to be a little bit of pure joy every time I get a new volume. It isn’t go go go from minute to minute, but it has a rhythm that I just love, and sometimes it just explodes, like this time.
5 stars - a perfect volume that does exactly what it’s trying to do and is full of payoff from so many earlier moments.
August 9, 2025
WOW. absolutely one of my favourite volumes yet. I’m not gonna say I teared up again…at multiple chapters…but…AND who knew a badminton match through drawings and words could be so intense?!? My heart was pounding throughout Taiki and Haryus match!! It’s just written so incredibly well and the art is beautiful.
i love this series.
i love this series.
March 12, 2025
Holy shizzle its really intense.
I love the dynamics between Taiki and haryu.
Makes me wanna play badminton 😭
I love the dynamics between Taiki and haryu.
Makes me wanna play badminton 😭
August 7, 2025
4.5 stars. I think if I reread it closer to the new introduction of characters or previous volume, it would have been 5 stars. I swept through this so quickly and cheered for Taiki. I'm so excited to see where it's all going. The slow growth is so great as well as the messaging. I just couldn't tell the difference between the two new girls at times with the younger one having me scratch my head a bit. And, while I love the lovely Hina, he felt shoehorned in as well as the quick doubles mention. It could have been better done and paced with an extra chapter before just moving on after all the attention to detail in the previous volumes.
November 28, 2024
Taiki/Haryu has to be my favorite match-up so far. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, torn between who to root for...and tbvh I absolutely cried.
August 3, 2024
136-144. Venía desde el volumen anterior pero no le tomé mucha importancia que la que le gustaba al amigo de Taiki de a poquito se está metiendo de nuevo y eso le remueven cositas a la manager (lo que me encanta xd). Más entrenamiento, rumores de que Chinatsu tiene pololo y AAAHHH Chii le soltó un te amo a Taiki antes de preguntarle si podía ir a animarlo, los quiero mucho :(
Después ya son las clasificatorias, partidos previos pasan rápido como un repaso casi en preparación al PARTIDAZO que fue el Taiki-Haryu, amé que llegara a eso y amé todo del partido en realidad, de por si la dinámica senpai-kohai le daba una expectación grande, además con Haryu siendo de tercero y estando en juego sus últimas nacionales, el respeto de Taiki pero a la vez su esfuerzo y perseverancia, los dos son tremendos, parejos todo el partido, los ánimos de sus compañeros y la indecisión de a quién apoyar a la vez que Chinatsu lograba sacar un grito directo para darle ánimos. Hermoso y el dibujo me encantó porque le dio todo el movimiento que puede haber en un partido, la rapidez del volante con cada punto se notaba y me encantó.
Finalmente Taiki se gana el boleto y todo es emoción (entre alegría y culpa), Haryu igual no se las pierde porque va en dobles lo que me hizo feliz. La final es con Yusa y lo pierde Taiki, pero se despiden con la promesa de jugar un partido como el que había jugado con Haryu.
Después ya son las clasificatorias, partidos previos pasan rápido como un repaso casi en preparación al PARTIDAZO que fue el Taiki-Haryu, amé que llegara a eso y amé todo del partido en realidad, de por si la dinámica senpai-kohai le daba una expectación grande, además con Haryu siendo de tercero y estando en juego sus últimas nacionales, el respeto de Taiki pero a la vez su esfuerzo y perseverancia, los dos son tremendos, parejos todo el partido, los ánimos de sus compañeros y la indecisión de a quién apoyar a la vez que Chinatsu lograba sacar un grito directo para darle ánimos. Hermoso y el dibujo me encantó porque le dio todo el movimiento que puede haber en un partido, la rapidez del volante con cada punto se notaba y me encantó.
Finalmente Taiki se gana el boleto y todo es emoción (entre alegría y culpa), Haryu igual no se las pierde porque va en dobles lo que me hizo feliz. La final es con Yusa y lo pierde Taiki, pero se despiden con la promesa de jugar un partido como el que había jugado con Haryu.
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September 22, 2024
Ch. 136-144
July 5, 2025
Finally arrived at the volume about Taiki and Haryu. this chapter is the most memorable in my opinion in this volume, can be seen from the flashback of Taiki's efforts so far. I was even touched by the results. the mystery of who Taiki was carrying also seems to be solved?
I would also be sad if Haryu and friends had to leave the club to focus on the final exam. Memories during high school are indeed the most memorable!
I would also be sad if Haryu and friends had to leave the club to focus on the final exam. Memories during high school are indeed the most memorable!
December 15, 2025
I’m happy Taiki got into Nationals but I’m sad that Haryu only got in by Doubles. That game was intense! I wonder if Hyodo’s little sister will figure out that Taiki and Chinatsu are dating. I wonder how that goes down. I ‘m also curious about Ayame and Kyo. If Saki (?) liked Kyo, why didn’t they end up together? I hope I’ll find out soon.
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August 23, 2024
Every time I read this I am amazed how much I like this. It is sweet, grounded and full of emotions. It's been lovely for a while and somehow it feels like it is getting better.
November 7, 2024
Ch 136-144, read on SJ app
January 15, 2025
Creo que este es el peak como spokon de la obra <3
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July 20, 2025the taiki and haryu match 😭😭
July 29, 2025
Epic badminton match and cute romance moments.
September 29, 2025
主角打贏決賽那是一定的，不然後面要演啥?
October 31, 2025
Sports competition takes focus leaves little room for plot advancement, but valid choice. Art really conveys the energy.
November 4, 2025
Haryu my boy 😭😭
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