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ミモザの告白 #3
The Mimosa Confessions (Light Novel) Vol. 3
A CLASH OF EGOS
It's smooth sailing for Sakuma and friends after the autumn culture festival, and Ushio is fast reclaiming her popularity at school. Just when it seems like the worst is finally behind them, Ushio's old rival barges in with a defeat him in a race, or rejoin the boys' track-and-field team. It's an outlandish request, yet--despite being out of practice and at a severe disadvantage--Ushio accepts.
Meanwhile, tension is brewing between two of the school's biggest troublemakers, with Arisa Nishizono on the brink of a violent blowup after repeated provocations from Itsuku Sera. Eventually, her fury boils over, and she takes matters into her own hands in a way no one saw coming. Sparks fly as the youths' resolve is put to the test... When the dust settles, who will be victorious?
It's smooth sailing for Sakuma and friends after the autumn culture festival, and Ushio is fast reclaiming her popularity at school. Just when it seems like the worst is finally behind them, Ushio's old rival barges in with a defeat him in a race, or rejoin the boys' track-and-field team. It's an outlandish request, yet--despite being out of practice and at a severe disadvantage--Ushio accepts.
Meanwhile, tension is brewing between two of the school's biggest troublemakers, with Arisa Nishizono on the brink of a violent blowup after repeated provocations from Itsuku Sera. Eventually, her fury boils over, and she takes matters into her own hands in a way no one saw coming. Sparks fly as the youths' resolve is put to the test... When the dust settles, who will be victorious?
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326 pages, Paperback
Published February 4, 2025
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January 7, 2025
The third volume of The Mimosa Confessions has its focus on the two characters who have been problematic towards Ushio's transition: Noi Fusuke and Nishizono Arisa. In the first two books their transphobic attitude have been absolutely vile, so in this one we finally get to see things from their perspectives. It doesn't excuse their behavior in the slightest, of course, but it also makes you realize that they're not evil or anything. They're just teenagers being difficult, as many teenagers are.
Arisa's character is especially written really well. She's been struggling to accept Ushio since the beginning, and now that she's pretty much alienated herself at school, she's about ready to explode at the slightest friction… which comes in the form of Sera Itsuku. I find their eventual, literal clash highly interesting. Sakuma and Ushio have been dealing with their problems in a subtle way, so Arisa and Sera make a nice contrast to that. The way Ushio reacts to her in the aftermath is also realistic, because apologies and redemption arc may not be enough to make up for the trauma you've inflicted upon someone.
Anyway, there's plenty of character development in this book. It even has a little twist near the end, with a character I totally didn't expect. Looks like the next volume is about Ushio's sister Misao though, so I'm looking forward to that.
Arisa's character is especially written really well. She's been struggling to accept Ushio since the beginning, and now that she's pretty much alienated herself at school, she's about ready to explode at the slightest friction… which comes in the form of Sera Itsuku. I find their eventual, literal clash highly interesting. Sakuma and Ushio have been dealing with their problems in a subtle way, so Arisa and Sera make a nice contrast to that. The way Ushio reacts to her in the aftermath is also realistic, because apologies and redemption arc may not be enough to make up for the trauma you've inflicted upon someone.
Anyway, there's plenty of character development in this book. It even has a little twist near the end, with a character I totally didn't expect. Looks like the next volume is about Ushio's sister Misao though, so I'm looking forward to that.
January 10, 2025
Significantly better than volume 2 (Sakuma is no longer grinding his gears and overthinking everything in silence! Yay!) and I’m glad we finally got closure for Arisa (took too long in the grand scheme of things, but I think it was worth the wait)
April 22, 2025
Really really loved this one, need Sakuma to get his shit together and just realize he is in love with Ushio
August 10, 2026
Mi favorito de la saga hasta el momento. Ver los entrenamientos de Ushio y Kamiki se sintió muy cálido y confortante, mis momentos favoritos entre ellos son los que se centran más en esa comodidad silenciosa que hay entre ellos, realmente transmite la confianza y el cariño que se tienen.
Por otra parte, todo el segmento narrado por Nishizono ha sido mi parte favorita de los tres libros que llevamos hasta ahora. Es un personaje claramente antagónico y siento que meternos en su cabeza y ver cómo funciona su mente ha sido muy interesante y humano. Obviamente con grandes diferencias morales, pero me sorprendió lo mucho que su diálogo interno autodestructivo resonó conmigo, tengo muchas ganas de ver cómo continuará el personaje de aquí adelante.
También me encantó toda la escena posterior entre Marine y Kamiki,
Por último, esa última escena entre Ushio y Kamiki, deja las cosas muy interesantes y solidifica el cariño que le tengo a Ushio, es tan mona y quiero lo mejor para ella. Me había dado rabia que no habíamos visto tanto de ella en el resto de la novela, sobre todo durante el conflicto entre Marine y Nishizono, pero entre los entrenamientos y la conclusión de la novela me ha terminado dejando satisfecha.
La única queja que tengo es que a veces se sobreexplican algunas cosas un poco, principalmente en la narración de Kamiki, pero también entiendo que son novelas enfocadas un poco más a un público juvenil así que lo entiendo y no me molesta demasiado, pero siento que le quita un poco a la narración.
Tengo muchas ganas de leer los dos libros restantes y ver cómo avanzan todos los personajes y sus relaciones, les he cogido mucho cariño a todos y no puedo esperar a ver lo que pasará.
Por otra parte, todo el segmento narrado por Nishizono ha sido mi parte favorita de los tres libros que llevamos hasta ahora. Es un personaje claramente antagónico y siento que meternos en su cabeza y ver cómo funciona su mente ha sido muy interesante y humano. Obviamente con grandes diferencias morales, pero me sorprendió lo mucho que su diálogo interno autodestructivo resonó conmigo, tengo muchas ganas de ver cómo continuará el personaje de aquí adelante.
También me encantó toda la escena posterior entre Marine y Kamiki,
Por último, esa última escena entre Ushio y Kamiki, deja las cosas muy interesantes y solidifica el cariño que le tengo a Ushio, es tan mona y quiero lo mejor para ella. Me había dado rabia que no habíamos visto tanto de ella en el resto de la novela, sobre todo durante el conflicto entre Marine y Nishizono, pero entre los entrenamientos y la conclusión de la novela me ha terminado dejando satisfecha.
La única queja que tengo es que a veces se sobreexplican algunas cosas un poco, principalmente en la narración de Kamiki, pero también entiendo que son novelas enfocadas un poco más a un público juvenil así que lo entiendo y no me molesta demasiado, pero siento que le quita un poco a la narración.
Tengo muchas ganas de leer los dos libros restantes y ver cómo avanzan todos los personajes y sus relaciones, les he cogido mucho cariño a todos y no puedo esperar a ver lo que pasará.
September 18, 2026
As a huge fan of this series thus far, I think this one was the volume that I'm simply disappointed with. The story and characters are amazing, but there were several things that just didn't hit the mark with me to truly immerse myself in the nuanced and intimate relationships between the characters. Maybe that's just how light novels are, or an issue with the translation.
I have the same issues consistent throughout this series with the lackluster and often underwhelming dialogue and prose, but in this volume, it feels especially pronounced. Compared to earlier volumes, I felt that the characters spoke with a subtle ambivalence and monotony that really undercut all of the emotional moments in this volume. Saying less is more, and this book definitely spoke more than I feel is welcome.
In terms of the actual story itself, I felt like Ushio and Sakuma's relationship was put too much on the sidelines. Granted, the side characters' stories were interesting, but I felt they lacked the deep yet subtle interactions between Ushio and Sakuma that I loved so much from the last two volumes. It was okay, and I didn't feel very connected to them. Though I did appreciate the chapters from Nishizono's perspective, I felt like her justification for her bigotry towards Ushio was underdeveloped.
I'm looking forward to the next volume!!!
I have the same issues consistent throughout this series with the lackluster and often underwhelming dialogue and prose, but in this volume, it feels especially pronounced. Compared to earlier volumes, I felt that the characters spoke with a subtle ambivalence and monotony that really undercut all of the emotional moments in this volume. Saying less is more, and this book definitely spoke more than I feel is welcome.
In terms of the actual story itself, I felt like Ushio and Sakuma's relationship was put too much on the sidelines. Granted, the side characters' stories were interesting, but I felt they lacked the deep yet subtle interactions between Ushio and Sakuma that I loved so much from the last two volumes. It was okay, and I didn't feel very connected to them. Though I did appreciate the chapters from Nishizono's perspective, I felt like her justification for her bigotry towards Ushio was underdeveloped.
I'm looking forward to the next volume!!!
September 11, 2025
this was a much better read after being underwhelmed by volume 2. and i have to say i still don't like nishizono, despite this volume being focused on her and tried giving her some sort of a redemption arc, i just can't get myself to feel pity for her. her transphobic rants were pretty triggering for me in the earlier books😭🤚🏽 which cemented my opinion on her character and honestly this backstory was not enough for me to see her in a better light. idk maybe she'll warm up to me in the future books, but honestly i just wish she'd be expelled and we forget about her and explore other characters 🫠
but other than that i really enjoyed this volume and can't wait to see how things turn out for ushio!!
but other than that i really enjoyed this volume and can't wait to see how things turn out for ushio!!
April 7, 2026
I think it was good but I really didn’t like how they wrapped up the Nishizono thing. Idk if it’s just a cultural difference but I feel like she shouldn’t have been forgiven so easily. What she did was actually crazy but they frame it as if we’re supposed to forgive her.
Other than that I enjoyed it and the other plot points were pretty good. Literally the only one I didn’t like was the Nishizono one. The race one and the Ushio and Sakuma plot points were all good.
This one was probably better than book 2 but still worse than one. I look forward to the next one. Only 2 left
Other than that I enjoyed it and the other plot points were pretty good. Literally the only one I didn’t like was the Nishizono one. The race one and the Ushio and Sakuma plot points were all good.
This one was probably better than book 2 but still worse than one. I look forward to the next one. Only 2 left
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March 26, 2025
This series just keeps getting better and better with every book. Read all 3 within a week, and couldn't put them down. This book was especially well done. I didn't know what to expect with the focus being on Arisa, but it had probably some of the most emotional and intense parts of the series so far.
Also forever love Ushio 🙏
Also forever love Ushio 🙏
June 27, 2026
This might be my favorite volume in the series. I think the choice to focus more on the characters who were the 'villains' in the previous two stories made it much more interesting and nuanced.
Given the current political climate, it's also hilarious that a trans woman attempting to prove her athleticism is still greater than a cis man's is a key plot point in this book.
Given the current political climate, it's also hilarious that a trans woman attempting to prove her athleticism is still greater than a cis man's is a key plot point in this book.
September 27, 2025
was terrified throughout the book thinking they were gonna give these freaks a redemption arc
April 1, 2026
Is Arisa's treatment of Ushio ever treated like justification? No, but the different perspective is somewhat enlightening, although not all that fufilling.
August 19, 2026
Geart third volume to the series.
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