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正反対な君と僕 [Seihantai na Kimi to Boku] #6
You and I Are Polar Opposites, Vol. 6
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air! But while Yamada and Nishi’s relationship seems to be growing stronger, Taira and Azuma’s burgeoning feelings are hitting a rough patch. Will Taira be able to overcome his own anxieties and lack of confidence, or will they end what he has with Azuma before he even has a chance to figure out what that is?
200 pages, Paperback
First published March 4, 2024
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August 20, 2025
I’m enjoying this manga so much.
Despite being a standard high school study in a lot of ways, it’s also got a lot of refreshing elements.
The art style is pretty distinct and gives the overall manga its own “character”. Pair that with how our main cast of characters all feel like actual gen Z teenagers—a bit odd with their own quirks but still very obviously young people navigating relationships and life—who are all getting opportunities to grow and you e got an unexpectedly tender, earnest little story here.
I’m really blown away by how good this story is and how much I appreciate every relationship developing here. (Taira and Azuma are my dark horse fave I didn’t see coming.)
Anyway.
Definitely check out this story! I’m so interested to see where it goes~
Despite being a standard high school study in a lot of ways, it’s also got a lot of refreshing elements.
The art style is pretty distinct and gives the overall manga its own “character”. Pair that with how our main cast of characters all feel like actual gen Z teenagers—a bit odd with their own quirks but still very obviously young people navigating relationships and life—who are all getting opportunities to grow and you e got an unexpectedly tender, earnest little story here.
I’m really blown away by how good this story is and how much I appreciate every relationship developing here. (Taira and Azuma are my dark horse fave I didn’t see coming.)
Anyway.
Definitely check out this story! I’m so interested to see where it goes~
August 6, 2025
As much as I like the Suzuki and Tani relationship that started this manga, its beating heart this time is watching Yamada and Nishi figure themselves out. Especially with Nishi’s ongoing confidence issues.
Yamada is no less prone to getting lost on his way to a conclusion, but Nishi just can’t really bring herself to conceive of Yamada liking her. Even though the signs are all there and they are already dating in all but name.
This being high school, lots of people get involved in this mess. What really made this for me was two separate parts - the first comes when Honda gently nudges Nishi towards Yamada after reflecting on their own friendship. Their dynamic is very sweet and comes from a different place than it would first seem.
The second moment comes from Nishi herself, but you’ll just have to read the manga for that one. You’ll know it when you see it - it’s one of those ‘happy cheering’ moments you don’t see enough of and I was thrilled to see it.
Not to say the rest of the story is bad either - this cast is shockingly good to watch pal around with one another. It really feels like a group of friends who enjoy one another’s company and also meddling in one another’s love lives.
It’s saying something that Yamada and Nishi steal this volume for me, since the Taira and Azuma moments here are so good. I love that Taira is barely noticing the changes in his patterns, funny how the two of them start sharing a train trip, since his default is to dwell on everything he’s ever done wrong in his life.
And Azuma has a type, so her going against that is a foreign concept, even if that mindset has brought her nothing but misery up to this point. It absolutely explains why she’s confused about what she’s feeling, even if it couldn’t be more obvious.
These two are a perfect example of people whose learned behaviours are actively keeping them from being happy. Even as drawn out as it is, I haven’t minded the slow progress between them because there is progress. Just in little fits and starts, manifested as small changes.
Tani and Suzuki get more than their fair share of little moments - White Day might be the cutest it has ever been - yet it was still a smart move to have shifted focus to these other couples. Having them on the periphery hasn’t made them any less fun, instead they now function like the sprinkles on a sundae. A welcome extra.
Between the unique art style and the delicious characterization that doesn’t feel like it’s forcing these characters apart for any reason except that it’s believable they’d behave that way, it’s hard to fault this much. It may not have a big message, but as fun romances go it is difficult to beat.
I suppose it also says something about the manga’s writing, or my own incredible obliviousness, that I only realized with this volume that every single pairing we have seen throughout the story could fit the title of the series. Nice touch.
4.5 stars - this brings a real hit of serotonin that I greatly appreciated and I love watching these goofs be goofy. Just because it’s lighthearted doesn’t mean it can’t be excellent.
Yamada is no less prone to getting lost on his way to a conclusion, but Nishi just can’t really bring herself to conceive of Yamada liking her. Even though the signs are all there and they are already dating in all but name.
This being high school, lots of people get involved in this mess. What really made this for me was two separate parts - the first comes when Honda gently nudges Nishi towards Yamada after reflecting on their own friendship. Their dynamic is very sweet and comes from a different place than it would first seem.
The second moment comes from Nishi herself, but you’ll just have to read the manga for that one. You’ll know it when you see it - it’s one of those ‘happy cheering’ moments you don’t see enough of and I was thrilled to see it.
Not to say the rest of the story is bad either - this cast is shockingly good to watch pal around with one another. It really feels like a group of friends who enjoy one another’s company and also meddling in one another’s love lives.
It’s saying something that Yamada and Nishi steal this volume for me, since the Taira and Azuma moments here are so good. I love that Taira is barely noticing the changes in his patterns, funny how the two of them start sharing a train trip, since his default is to dwell on everything he’s ever done wrong in his life.
And Azuma has a type, so her going against that is a foreign concept, even if that mindset has brought her nothing but misery up to this point. It absolutely explains why she’s confused about what she’s feeling, even if it couldn’t be more obvious.
These two are a perfect example of people whose learned behaviours are actively keeping them from being happy. Even as drawn out as it is, I haven’t minded the slow progress between them because there is progress. Just in little fits and starts, manifested as small changes.
Tani and Suzuki get more than their fair share of little moments - White Day might be the cutest it has ever been - yet it was still a smart move to have shifted focus to these other couples. Having them on the periphery hasn’t made them any less fun, instead they now function like the sprinkles on a sundae. A welcome extra.
Between the unique art style and the delicious characterization that doesn’t feel like it’s forcing these characters apart for any reason except that it’s believable they’d behave that way, it’s hard to fault this much. It may not have a big message, but as fun romances go it is difficult to beat.
I suppose it also says something about the manga’s writing, or my own incredible obliviousness, that I only realized with this volume that every single pairing we have seen throughout the story could fit the title of the series. Nice touch.
4.5 stars - this brings a real hit of serotonin that I greatly appreciated and I love watching these goofs be goofy. Just because it’s lighthearted doesn’t mean it can’t be excellent.
August 5, 2025
I love the relationships in this story. All of the characters feel mature while still seeming like high school characters which I really appreciate.
I also like that we are getting to see the side couples develop as well as the main couple. It really feels like this story is about everyone, not just the two main characters. Sometimes in manga that can be annoying, but I feel like it’s really well done here.
All of the relationships are really sweet.
Thanks to Edelweiss and Viz Media for the arc!
I also like that we are getting to see the side couples develop as well as the main couple. It really feels like this story is about everyone, not just the two main characters. Sometimes in manga that can be annoying, but I feel like it’s really well done here.
All of the relationships are really sweet.
Thanks to Edelweiss and Viz Media for the arc!
August 23, 2025
I devoured this too fast 😭
This volume we see a step back from Tani and Suzuki to focus on the other blooming relationships.
While I am happy for the focus on the others, I honestly love Tani and Suzuki so much. But this focus does allow a deeper character growth for Taira, Azuma, Yamada and Nishi.
I did find myself enjoying these characters more as they get more developed, but I don't think they'll ever steal the spotlight for me. I do find myself enjoying the relationship between Taira and Azuma more than Yamada and Nishi though. Nishi just isn't my favorite of them but I do like seeing how Yamada reacts around her.
Overall, this volume was good. Not my favorite thus far but it does explore the other relationships. I just really like Suzuki and Tani the best.
This volume we see a step back from Tani and Suzuki to focus on the other blooming relationships.
While I am happy for the focus on the others, I honestly love Tani and Suzuki so much. But this focus does allow a deeper character growth for Taira, Azuma, Yamada and Nishi.
I did find myself enjoying these characters more as they get more developed, but I don't think they'll ever steal the spotlight for me. I do find myself enjoying the relationship between Taira and Azuma more than Yamada and Nishi though. Nishi just isn't my favorite of them but I do like seeing how Yamada reacts around her.
Overall, this volume was good. Not my favorite thus far but it does explore the other relationships. I just really like Suzuki and Tani the best.
August 30, 2025
Tani and Suzuki take a back seat as all the side couples do their thing, I especially love Yamada and Nishi being so awkward. Nishi being so shy and self-conscious while Yamada is too stupid to remember to confess his feelings! Then we have Taira and Azuma, seriously I love Azuma so much she's so blunt and funny.
November 25, 2025
I must say, I did not expect to love Taira and Azuma, but love them I do! I adore Nishi and Yamada (RIP Yamada’s phone). We see less of Suzuki and Tani in this volume, as we’re focusing more on the side couples, but they were still as great as ever.
Although, I’m still not convinced Gapacho is real. Yamada’s gonna need to introduce him to us at some point.
Although, I’m still not convinced Gapacho is real. Yamada’s gonna need to introduce him to us at some point.
January 16, 2025
5 /5 stars
[10 /10 stars]
- story [2! /2]
- worldbuilding & consistency [1 /1]
- art [1! /1]
- characters [1! /1]
- length & progress [1 /1]
- ending [1 /1]
- originality [1 /1]
- enjoyment [2 /2]
~quick thoughts~
• absolutely l o v i n g it
[10 /10 stars]
- story [2! /2]
- worldbuilding & consistency [1 /1]
- art [1! /1]
- characters [1! /1]
- length & progress [1 /1]
- ending [1 /1]
- originality [1 /1]
- enjoyment [2 /2]
~quick thoughts~
• absolutely l o v i n g it
December 2, 2025
Yes! They're dating! finally! I stinking love this couple! I love that she's so shy, and that he loves how she laughs at everything! Get me a man like that. Absolutely precious and i can't believe she confessed first!
Now i just need depressed boy with unbothered girl....lol
Now i just need depressed boy with unbothered girl....lol
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December 20, 2024ahhhhh my heart i love this
June 8, 2025
nuevas parejitass
August 13, 2025
Another cute volume, so excited to expand on the other relationships now and always leaves me in a good mood.
August 17, 2025
Not enough Suzuki and Tani but there was SO much growth for the other characters!!!!
August 20, 2025
Cuquíssims tots plegats així en general per no fer espòilers i una gran progressió de personatges (sobretot el pobre Taira) ♥️
September 6, 2025
I'm quickly becoming a Taira stan ;-;
Volume 8 can't come out fast enough!! Pleaaase!! I need to see more progression with Taira and Azu!
Volume 8 can't come out fast enough!! Pleaaase!! I need to see more progression with Taira and Azu!
October 27, 2025
5 stars
Adorable
Adorable
November 4, 2025
thst last panel looks to be moving a certain relationship along nicely
November 9, 2025
This focused a lot more on our second couple which is my fav so loved that. Our first couple is still there and very cute. And we have a potential third couple, we shall see.
The art is very cute.
The art is very cute.
December 2, 2025
4.5 stars
October 29, 2025
20251029 2nd read
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20250221 1st read
這集配角的戲比較多
山田問西能不能出來見面
西看看時鐘腦內小劇場跑一輪之後
顧慮嚴格家教之後拒絕了
這部作品處處都充滿這種
少年少女生活化的小細節
喜歡~
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20250221 1st read
這集配角的戲比較多
山田問西能不能出來見面
西看看時鐘腦內小劇場跑一輪之後
顧慮嚴格家教之後拒絕了
這部作品處處都充滿這種
少年少女生活化的小細節
喜歡~
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