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放課後保健室 [Houkago Hokenshitsu] #8
After School Nightmare, Volume 8
A shocking confession clears the way for a mountain of new problems! Mashiro is finally willing to give Sou a chance, but can either of them forget Sou's relationship with Ai? And when Kureha returns from vacation, her form in the dream world reflects an astonishing new change...
200 pages, Paperback
First published July 13, 2007
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Setona Mizushiro
140 books159 followersMizushiro Setona (水城せとな in Japanese, or 水城雪可奈 in Chinese language) is a popular mangaka who started out in the dōjinshi circles.
Her first real dabble in the world of creating manga was in 1985 when she participated in the publication of a dōjinshi. She remained active in the dōjinshi world until her debut in 1993 with the short single "Fuyu ga Owarou Toshiteita" (Winter Was Ending) that ran in Shōgakukan's Puchi Comic magazine.
Though her current drawing style is high on the aesthetic value, her earlier works had less finesse. Regardless of the lesser emphasis on the visual elements in her earlier works, her popularity grew largely due to her unparalleled grasp for storytelling. Her works are noted for their slightly askew plots and deep exploration of the human psyche. Even her lighthearted Shōjo works usually have darker underlying elements. With an incomparable ability to craft stories that puzzle, sadden, assure, pervert, and move the depths of one's heart, she has gained a cult-like following. Her works include shojo, josei, and yaoi, and have been translated into multiple languages, including English, Italian, French and German.
Her first real dabble in the world of creating manga was in 1985 when she participated in the publication of a dōjinshi. She remained active in the dōjinshi world until her debut in 1993 with the short single "Fuyu ga Owarou Toshiteita" (Winter Was Ending) that ran in Shōgakukan's Puchi Comic magazine.
Though her current drawing style is high on the aesthetic value, her earlier works had less finesse. Regardless of the lesser emphasis on the visual elements in her earlier works, her popularity grew largely due to her unparalleled grasp for storytelling. Her works are noted for their slightly askew plots and deep exploration of the human psyche. Even her lighthearted Shōjo works usually have darker underlying elements. With an incomparable ability to craft stories that puzzle, sadden, assure, pervert, and move the depths of one's heart, she has gained a cult-like following. Her works include shojo, josei, and yaoi, and have been translated into multiple languages, including English, Italian, French and German.
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November 13, 2019
Kureha returns to school with new resolve and a new goal. As frightened as Masahiro is of his feelings, he decides to face them. Only Sou is no longer sure how deep his own feelings are. Rejected, a broken-hearted Ichijo turns to the captain of the kendo club, his mentor, only that captain has a dark side of his own, which has been lurking in the after school nightmare all along.
Sou got a lot of development in this book, whom proved he was lot more fragile than expected. Two more of the dream players were exposed, a girl Masahiro didn’t recognize, only she’d been in his class all along and the knight, who turned out to be someone completely unexpected. Poor Masahiro kept catching people at the wrong moment or perhaps a more honest one. More than one character turned out to be much more than met the eye, showing a vulnerable side, leaving the whole plot on a turning point which left me wondering what would happen next. All of this was depicted in a refined and polished technique of the same beautiful art style this series has been conducted in from the beginning. For all of these qualities, I give this four stars.
Sou got a lot of development in this book, whom proved he was lot more fragile than expected. Two more of the dream players were exposed, a girl Masahiro didn’t recognize, only she’d been in his class all along and the knight, who turned out to be someone completely unexpected. Poor Masahiro kept catching people at the wrong moment or perhaps a more honest one. More than one character turned out to be much more than met the eye, showing a vulnerable side, leaving the whole plot on a turning point which left me wondering what would happen next. All of this was depicted in a refined and polished technique of the same beautiful art style this series has been conducted in from the beginning. For all of these qualities, I give this four stars.
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June 19, 2024
What exactly does it mean to be a girl or a guy? It is as simple as long hair, a cute smile and a frilly skirt? Or does being a woman require something else? Is a man simply a sense of duty, an urge to protect and a stoic attitude that can win any girl? If those images and ideals are stripped away, then what is left?
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June 11, 2021
Book Nerd Your Way 2021 ... Book #1
That Drama continues as someone missing has returned with a new form in the dream. Can't say a lot without spoilers, so I won't give the story away.
Completed this as originally as a side book the the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge for this year. Why not do both!
That Drama continues as someone missing has returned with a new form in the dream. Can't say a lot without spoilers, so I won't give the story away.
Completed this as originally as a side book the the Extreme Book Nerd Challenge for this year. Why not do both!
December 10, 2017
Sono confusa. Non ho ben capito cosa stia succedendo, però sono curiosa di capire dove si voglia andare a parare.
January 11, 2018
See my review for Vol 1.
February 20, 2019
More Kureha maturing and moving through her trauma!
December 29, 2021
I liked seeing into Kurosaki’s life. And I liked the development of Mashiro and Sou.
September 8, 2023
I don’t really understand the subplot with Kurosaki Sempai? But glad Ichijo stopped dithering around about his feelings.
July 28, 2014
Finally! Finally! FINALLY!! (I think I said that in my last review too...). We FINALLY get to see the issues of someone else, someone that can be considered a main character but not necessarily is one.
It surprised me slightly that he would snap so soon though, since he's been pretending for a long time, and he only broke now? Tough nut.
Okay minor spoiler, just skip this paragraph if you don't want one:
So... Mashiro and Sou are having their first time, (well first time for Mashiro) first time 'together', and then Sou tells Mashiro that he's just using him/her. I mean, who tells the other person that while they're doing that?!?
'Kay, spoiler over.
The part when Sou's trying to compare Kureha and Mashiro is adorable! He says Fujishima is like a squirrel, and Mashiro like a penguin. And he's SMILING in his chibi form!!
The page before that, panel three.
Best. Face. Ever!! It's probably the most realistic face I've ever seen drawn in a manga, and I don't even think I could draw an expression like that its so accurate.
I'm glad Kureha is ready to graduate, but she lost her opportunity because she wanted to 'see Mashiro off'? He 'ain't gonna willingly graduate anytime soon girl.
Why did her dream form change? Now she has armor, and although she not heartbroken about Mashiro and her breakup, she still somewhat has feelings for him because she wants to help him graduate. And her Sensei... I thought they all saw the same person. Well I was wrong.
I'm glad that the Parasite issue was cleared up a little bit, but its not like she's that hard to get rid of in the dream.
I have a feeling that Koichiru (yes I know what to call him now) is either going to not go to classes, or try to graduate, but if he waits he'll have to wait for 3 weeks, or if he's trying to graduate, well... Everyone's trying to graduate now. Maybe he'll commit suicide outside the dream...? Hopefully not.
Btw on page 155, panel one. He looks EXACTLY like Mashiro, especially with the extra little blush-like marks. I didn't like that. Something was finally not about him, and then I accidentally mistook the character to be Mashiro. Me: O.o "where the heck did Mashiro come from...?" Then I realized it was just drawn kind of differently.
That did not make me happy.
At all.
It surprised me slightly that he would snap so soon though, since he's been pretending for a long time, and he only broke now? Tough nut.
Okay minor spoiler, just skip this paragraph if you don't want one:
So... Mashiro and Sou are having their first time, (well first time for Mashiro) first time 'together', and then Sou tells Mashiro that he's just using him/her. I mean, who tells the other person that while they're doing that?!?
'Kay, spoiler over.
The part when Sou's trying to compare Kureha and Mashiro is adorable! He says Fujishima is like a squirrel, and Mashiro like a penguin. And he's SMILING in his chibi form!!
The page before that, panel three.
Best. Face. Ever!! It's probably the most realistic face I've ever seen drawn in a manga, and I don't even think I could draw an expression like that its so accurate.
I'm glad Kureha is ready to graduate, but she lost her opportunity because she wanted to 'see Mashiro off'? He 'ain't gonna willingly graduate anytime soon girl.
Why did her dream form change? Now she has armor, and although she not heartbroken about Mashiro and her breakup, she still somewhat has feelings for him because she wants to help him graduate. And her Sensei... I thought they all saw the same person. Well I was wrong.
I'm glad that the Parasite issue was cleared up a little bit, but its not like she's that hard to get rid of in the dream.
I have a feeling that Koichiru (yes I know what to call him now) is either going to not go to classes, or try to graduate, but if he waits he'll have to wait for 3 weeks, or if he's trying to graduate, well... Everyone's trying to graduate now. Maybe he'll commit suicide outside the dream...? Hopefully not.
Btw on page 155, panel one. He looks EXACTLY like Mashiro, especially with the extra little blush-like marks. I didn't like that. Something was finally not about him, and then I accidentally mistook the character to be Mashiro. Me: O.o "where the heck did Mashiro come from...?" Then I realized it was just drawn kind of differently.
That did not make me happy.
At all.
October 30, 2010
The surreal story of love, death, and strange graduations continue in the 8th volume of After School Nightmare. Mashiro has finally come to grips with her feelings for Sou & is willing to give him a second chance with her, however his past relationship with his sister threatens to ruin everything. Ai loves her brother & isn't willing to let him go without a fight. Meanwhile Kureha comes back from her trip home with a new outlook on her life, complete with a new form in the dream world. She's getting close to graduating... but will she choose to do so?
I'm really enjoying the sheer trip value of this manga. Just when you think that you've started to figure out what's going on, small details change what you've previously believed, such as discovering that not everyone's "teacher" in the graduation room is the same. (Small detail, but VERY important clue when it comes to the mystery of the series.) Those who are unknowing of the true mystery will enjoy piecing the clues together, but those who already know the ending will also enjoy the incredibly enthralling storylines & subtle hints. The fast pacing of the story may now throw off some who were used to the leisurely pace previously seen in the series, but overall this series is one to collect, keep, and re-read.
I'm really enjoying the sheer trip value of this manga. Just when you think that you've started to figure out what's going on, small details change what you've previously believed, such as discovering that not everyone's "teacher" in the graduation room is the same. (Small detail, but VERY important clue when it comes to the mystery of the series.) Those who are unknowing of the true mystery will enjoy piecing the clues together, but those who already know the ending will also enjoy the incredibly enthralling storylines & subtle hints. The fast pacing of the story may now throw off some who were used to the leisurely pace previously seen in the series, but overall this series is one to collect, keep, and re-read.
January 2, 2013
As Ichijou Mashiro’s hard kept secret is revealed to his classmates, Mashiro’s dream world is turned upside down. The after-hours class Mashiro signs up for is not at all what he expects it to be. Passing the class is his only chance of graduation and the horrors he finds there are only the beginnings to the mysteries yet to be revealed.
This dark series is filled with controversial and emotional issues that take the reader on a journey through what the characters are feeling and what they experience. There is always some sort of twists throughout causing the reader to re-think about the issues involved.
Interesting concept to say the least! The story itself invokes a creepy mysterious concept taking place throughout the school. I was impressed with the complexities of the students and situations involved throughout the series. Reading this series the author does an amazing job of making the reader feel the characters pain and suffering.
Note: This review was completed after reading volumes 1-10.
This dark series is filled with controversial and emotional issues that take the reader on a journey through what the characters are feeling and what they experience. There is always some sort of twists throughout causing the reader to re-think about the issues involved.
Interesting concept to say the least! The story itself invokes a creepy mysterious concept taking place throughout the school. I was impressed with the complexities of the students and situations involved throughout the series. Reading this series the author does an amazing job of making the reader feel the characters pain and suffering.
Note: This review was completed after reading volumes 1-10.
March 29, 2012
Ehhhhh...I'm realizing that I'm losing interest in finishing this series. I'm also realizing that I don't actually like Mashiro or Mizuhashi very much, and am ready for all the romance angst to be over and done with--I feel like that's always been the weakest part of the story. So I might at some point borrow the last two books, but I'm certainly not planning on buying them, and will most likely not keep the ones I already own either (thank goodness I only paid $2 each for them). Good art, interesting idea, but...too drawn out and not executed as well as it could have been. In my opinion, anyway.
P.S. How the hell did I manage to stumble into TWO BROTHER/SISTER INCEST STORIES in the same week??? >:(
P.S. How the hell did I manage to stumble into TWO BROTHER/SISTER INCEST STORIES in the same week??? >:(
June 4, 2010
We learn more of kendo sempai's background. Which was trying to give me ideas for a new Slytherin character of mine.
Ex-girlfriend has spent time at home and has resolved her angsty issues. But she's not ready to graduate yet. Which is good, because if she did and everyone forgot about her, it'd be like half the story didn't even exist. Which would be weird. (And Doctor Whoish)
And Ichijo is making up with the annoying guy, or something. Even though I read this yesterday, I've already lost track.
At least it's all winding up to a conclusion. I hope. Two volumes left.
Ex-girlfriend has spent time at home and has resolved her angsty issues. But she's not ready to graduate yet. Which is good, because if she did and everyone forgot about her, it'd be like half the story didn't even exist. Which would be weird. (And Doctor Whoish)
And Ichijo is making up with the annoying guy, or something. Even though I read this yesterday, I've already lost track.
At least it's all winding up to a conclusion. I hope. Two volumes left.
July 25, 2010
Love this series. There is so much that happens in this volume between Mashiro and Sou. Just paging through it again makes me smile. In this volume Mashiro is willing to be with Sou. Which leads to more problems with his sister Ai. Kureha returns from vacation does this make it harder for her being around Mashiro. I just love all of the twists and turns in this story. Two more books and the serious is over. Sad
February 6, 2010
This is classic romance - he loves me, I love her, she loves me, no she loves him, but I love him, but he's sleeping with her#2...Ugh! Were it not for the last chapter I would have to say this went absolutely nowhere. With the addition of the last chapter...at least we know for sure who the knight is.
October 17, 2012
This love story is very different it involves a boy who has girl parts and a boy. Mashiro is just now coming into who he is, and who he loves. In this book in particular you learn about Sou sister and why do she stays in a child form. This book is very interesting in so many aspects. Not just the characters but also the plot is very interesting and different. And I love different!!!!
April 20, 2014
Using him? Sou is USING him? I hate men like that. This story felt a little off from the beginning only to come to that? Really? I am so doubting I want to keep reading. How could they go there? That is every girl's worst nightmare. To be told they are being used by the boy they love. It happened to me. It should not have happened in this story. I am greatly disappointed in this volume.
October 17, 2008
A wee bit less wonderful than previous volumes: the development of Sou and Mashiro's relationship did not feel quite right, but the changes in Kureha were COMPLETELY AWESOME. Oh, Mizushiro. I love you so much for giving Kureha a chance to shine.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2011
Let's prolong the soap opera. At least my suspicions as to who's really who in the dream world is bearing fruit. Sigh... i feel like Mashiro's the type that will fret at anything, even when all should be well.
March 28, 2014
it was the next book in the series.
china/japan and in a dream state.
who does mashiro likes and who likes him back.
kureha is dynamic. loving, strong , and smart. page 63 kureha tuns into a knight in the dream realm.
love never ends.
dont use reading strategy.
love the book.
china/japan and in a dream state.
who does mashiro likes and who likes him back.
kureha is dynamic. loving, strong , and smart. page 63 kureha tuns into a knight in the dream realm.
love never ends.
dont use reading strategy.
love the book.
August 31, 2008
A lot of characters have the same hairstyle. I can still tell them apart, but it's starting to bug me...
I'm happy for Kureha, but Sou is annoying.
I'm happy for Kureha, but Sou is annoying.
November 24, 2008
luuuuurved it! it was interesting...
March 19, 2009
While I still love this serious, the innundation of characters is making the plot somewhat convoluted.
February 7, 2010
[See review under vol. 1:]
July 28, 2011
Thank god this relationship is finally going somewhere! I can't wait for the next book!
August 14, 2013
Excellent Fantasy Story Comparing Dream World with reality............. Amazing...............
October 14, 2013
Ohh, I'm starting to like Kureha better than Sou. This story is very unique.
April 24, 2015
3,5 stars.
I'm not a yaoi fan y'know but this series is very unique. So I don't mind read this weird story～
I'm not a yaoi fan y'know but this series is very unique. So I don't mind read this weird story～
September 22, 2015
see full review @ Katie's Corner
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