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世界一初恋 (The World's Greatest First Love) #2
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 2
When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future?
Ritsu Onodera was assigned to the shojo manga department at Marukawa Publishing, where he discovered that his boss, Masamune Takano, was actually his very first love! How will Ritsu react when he hears Masamune proclaim that he'll make Ritsu fall in love with him again?
Ritsu Onodera was assigned to the shojo manga department at Marukawa Publishing, where he discovered that his boss, Masamune Takano, was actually his very first love! How will Ritsu react when he hears Masamune proclaim that he'll make Ritsu fall in love with him again?
178 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2009
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About the author
Shungiku Nakamura
131 books715 followersShungiku Nakamura (中村春菊 Nakamura Shungiku?, born December 13,1980) is a Japanese yaoi manga artist. She is most famous for creating Junjo Romantica: Pure Romance. Shungiku Nakamura's distinct style of manga has been identified largely throughout Japanese and English yaoi fanbases. Her works usually include large age gaps between the seme and uke and characters with careers in the publishing industry (as depicted in Junjo Romantica and Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi). She often cowrites with Fujisaki Miyako, who authored the novels of Yoshino Chiaki no baai in Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi.
Works:
Junjo Romantica: Pure Romance (2002 - Ongoing)
"Junjou Mistake" (2008)
Hybrid Child (2003 - 2004)
Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi (2007 - Ongoing)
"√W.P.B." (2004)
"Touzandou Tentsui Ibun" (1998 - 1999)
"Mangetsu Monogatari"
"Tsuki wa Yamiyo ni Kakuru ga Gotoku" (1999)
"Picturesque of a Mask" (art only)
"Umi ni Nemuru Hana"
Works:
Junjo Romantica: Pure Romance (2002 - Ongoing)
"Junjou Mistake" (2008)
Hybrid Child (2003 - 2004)
Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi (2007 - Ongoing)
"√W.P.B." (2004)
"Touzandou Tentsui Ibun" (1998 - 1999)
"Mangetsu Monogatari"
"Tsuki wa Yamiyo ni Kakuru ga Gotoku" (1999)
"Picturesque of a Mask" (art only)
"Umi ni Nemuru Hana"
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September 3, 2014
When uni gives you a dreadfully long reading list and people just generally stress you to death, proceed reading manga and ignore everything.
That is my motto these days anyway.
Sekaiichi just calms and entertains me in the best way possible. I love the characters and the story, especially that it can make me laugh. The story is mostly realistic, and I do appreciate that we can see a normal work day in an editor's life. It's difficult and demanding, especially if you have a boss like Takano-san. I've noticed this duality in his behaviour: I think he acts differently at work. He's very strict (to keep up appearances), but at the same time helpful and supportive. One of my favourite things about him is when he smacks Onodera's head with a newspaper when he's daydreaming. xD
This volume is also about jealousy, and it's safe to say that all the characters feel it in some way, whether they realise it or not. Seeing your crush with someone else will always stir those kinds of feelings. However, Yokozawa is the only one who openly admits it, and even threats Ritsu.
Ritsu's transfer to the literature department is also brought up, and safely avoided, thanks to the mangaka he manages.
We also get to see glimpses from 10 years before, and the library scene was very nice. Looking forward to the next volume, whenever that might be!
That is my motto these days anyway.
Sekaiichi just calms and entertains me in the best way possible. I love the characters and the story, especially that it can make me laugh. The story is mostly realistic, and I do appreciate that we can see a normal work day in an editor's life. It's difficult and demanding, especially if you have a boss like Takano-san. I've noticed this duality in his behaviour: I think he acts differently at work. He's very strict (to keep up appearances), but at the same time helpful and supportive. One of my favourite things about him is when he smacks Onodera's head with a newspaper when he's daydreaming. xD
This volume is also about jealousy, and it's safe to say that all the characters feel it in some way, whether they realise it or not. Seeing your crush with someone else will always stir those kinds of feelings. However, Yokozawa is the only one who openly admits it, and even threats Ritsu.
Ritsu's transfer to the literature department is also brought up, and safely avoided, thanks to the mangaka he manages.
We also get to see glimpses from 10 years before, and the library scene was very nice. Looking forward to the next volume, whenever that might be!
September 3, 2015
**Review in progress** 3.5 stars
Ritsu is determined not to fall for Masamune again. He is in such denial in this volume. He even gets jealous over a dinner meeting! But not everyone likes his behavior as he is repeatedly warned away from hurting Masamune again. But Ritsu feels it is he that was betrayed. Lots of flashbacks to their high school days to begin to uncover the truth. I liked seeing how they were together and wished there was more.
I cannot make up my mind about Masamune's intentions. He keeps assaulting Ritsu's lips a lot here! But is he sincere? I think so since he seems to have a jealous streak too...
Not much happens. Lots of pointless filler to me. I hope the next volume picks up the pace.
Ritsu is determined not to fall for Masamune again. He is in such denial in this volume. He even gets jealous over a dinner meeting! But not everyone likes his behavior as he is repeatedly warned away from hurting Masamune again. But Ritsu feels it is he that was betrayed. Lots of flashbacks to their high school days to begin to uncover the truth. I liked seeing how they were together and wished there was more.
I cannot make up my mind about Masamune's intentions. He keeps assaulting Ritsu's lips a lot here! But is he sincere? I think so since he seems to have a jealous streak too...
Not much happens. Lots of pointless filler to me. I hope the next volume picks up the pace.
September 17, 2016
These two are so freaking cute, I have no words :)
They were adorable when they were younger
and they are adorable now
Can't wait to read more!
They were adorable when they were younger
and they are adorable now
Can't wait to read more!
August 5, 2015
i Freakin LOVE THIS STORY AND I Definently cant wait until volume 3 comes out
February 20, 2017
Wspaniałe tłumaczenie, dobrze oddany humor z oryginału. Propsy za dostosowanie mowy potocznej :)
November 12, 2024
Mi verdadero guilty pleasure.
March 25, 2019
Favorite quote: "Editors are the ones who carry our works on that first step out into the world."
September 14, 2024
En esta segunda entrega Onodera ya se está adaptando a su nuevo trabajo como editor de manga, sin embargo, su relación con Takano todavía es difusa...
2024
Me identifico mucho con Onodera de las últimas páginas 🤭 El deseo de mantener hábitos saludables solo es una realidad temporal.
2022
Estoy super picada con la historia, ya quiero ver cómo continúa después del anime!
Me gusta mucho la química que tienen Takano y Onodera 💞
Vale la pena aclarar que estas historias pueden disfrutarse siempre y cuando se sepan reconocer las red flags, saber que hay cosas que funcionan en la ficción pero que son inadmisibles en la realidad.
2021
Creo que no estoy en el mood para leer Sekaiichi Hatsukoi, de todas formas terminaré de leer otros dos tomos traducidos hasta el momento. Definitivamente esta va a ser una de mis relecturas más esperadas, actualizaré la reseña cuando eso suceda.
Me parece que nunca antes había tenido este problema leyendo manga, pero me hacen mucha falta los elementos del anime que acompañan la historia como el soundtrack, las voces de los seiyū y los colores. Puede estar relacionado al asunto de estar en el mood.
Había olvidado cuánto odiaba a Yokozawa, siempre interviniendo en la relación y haciendo sentir mal a Onodera (él también lo pasó muy mal y tuvo un cambio de personalidad, no merece tanto odio).
Amo la escena en las escaleras de la biblioteca, me encanta que la gran unión entre Takano y Onodera sean los libros :3
2024
Me identifico mucho con Onodera de las últimas páginas 🤭 El deseo de mantener hábitos saludables solo es una realidad temporal.
2022
Estoy super picada con la historia, ya quiero ver cómo continúa después del anime!
Me gusta mucho la química que tienen Takano y Onodera 💞
Vale la pena aclarar que estas historias pueden disfrutarse siempre y cuando se sepan reconocer las red flags, saber que hay cosas que funcionan en la ficción pero que son inadmisibles en la realidad.
2021
Creo que no estoy en el mood para leer Sekaiichi Hatsukoi, de todas formas terminaré de leer otros dos tomos traducidos hasta el momento. Definitivamente esta va a ser una de mis relecturas más esperadas, actualizaré la reseña cuando eso suceda.
Me parece que nunca antes había tenido este problema leyendo manga, pero me hacen mucha falta los elementos del anime que acompañan la historia como el soundtrack, las voces de los seiyū y los colores. Puede estar relacionado al asunto de estar en el mood.
Había olvidado cuánto odiaba a Yokozawa, siempre interviniendo en la relación y haciendo sentir mal a Onodera (él también lo pasó muy mal y tuvo un cambio de personalidad, no merece tanto odio).
Amo la escena en las escaleras de la biblioteca, me encanta que la gran unión entre Takano y Onodera sean los libros :3
November 10, 2015
Yo quiero un Takano por Navidad... (sólo con el lazo, gracias).
¿Cómo puedo adorar tanto las dos facetas que muestra Masamune tanto en la editorial como fuera de ella? Es profesional sin dejar de ser humano, pero también es un cacho de pan que no teme al exponer su corazón frente a la persona que quiere, aunque pueda salir herido en el proceso.
Es comprensible que Onodera esté herido y no confíe en él ni en sus intenciones por miedo a volver a vivir lo mismo después de tantos años... ¡pero me da mucha pena Takano! T_T
Viven situaciones típicas y a la vez inesperadas, que suele acabar en lo mismo; negación de sentimientos por parte de uno, y frustración (sobre todo sexual) por parte del otro. ¡Es que así no se puede vivir sin causarte una hernia!
Pero si hay algo que me gusta de verdad, son las pequeñas historia del final, en la que se ve a ambos de jóvenes en el instituto, y cómo fue que llegaron a la situación en la que están ambos en el presente.
Esta historia tiene mucho jugo, y yo me emborracho de ella sin tan siquiera ser consciente.
Aún arriesgo de ser pesada... ¡Adoro este manga! <3
¿Cómo puedo adorar tanto las dos facetas que muestra Masamune tanto en la editorial como fuera de ella? Es profesional sin dejar de ser humano, pero también es un cacho de pan que no teme al exponer su corazón frente a la persona que quiere, aunque pueda salir herido en el proceso.
Es comprensible que Onodera esté herido y no confíe en él ni en sus intenciones por miedo a volver a vivir lo mismo después de tantos años... ¡pero me da mucha pena Takano! T_T
Viven situaciones típicas y a la vez inesperadas, que suele acabar en lo mismo; negación de sentimientos por parte de uno, y frustración (sobre todo sexual) por parte del otro. ¡Es que así no se puede vivir sin causarte una hernia!
Pero si hay algo que me gusta de verdad, son las pequeñas historia del final, en la que se ve a ambos de jóvenes en el instituto, y cómo fue que llegaron a la situación en la que están ambos en el presente.
Esta historia tiene mucho jugo, y yo me emborracho de ella sin tan siquiera ser consciente.
Aún arriesgo de ser pesada... ¡Adoro este manga! <3
November 2, 2015
I love it!!
November 28, 2021
4/5🌟
Como soy una ansiosa del orto no pude contenerme que al finalizar el primero tuve que agarrar el 2do tomo para ver como seguia la cosa, aunque obviamente la serie me la vi mil veces y ya sé como es la historia. ¡Dejenmen ser!
Bueno, mucho no hay para contar sin spoilers, pero tratare de resumir de que va este tomo.
Onodera ya lleva creo que un mes en el sector Shojo con Takano y compañia y no lo esta haciendo tan mal, o bueno, si lo vemos desde la perspectiva de Onodera. Para Takano, Ritsu tiene que rendir más o sino su mangaka a cargo no va a vender un pomo.
Hasta ahi todo bien. Piñas van, piñas vienen, los muchachos se entretienen (como dice una canción) y luego de un proyecto que organizó solito Onodera, que le fue bien, le dan más libertad para manejarse en la editorial. Hasta ahí en tema del trabajo. Ahora del amor, agarrensen.
Takano no se va a rendir ni por un poquito hasta que Ritsu le regale un "Te amo" de su parte, lo cual el susodicho se niega rotundamente a siquiera pensar eso. Esta negadisimo, aunque todxs sabemos que este esta mas muerto por Takano que yo (osea, tremendo papucho te quiere y vos no le das bola? ¡Damelo a mi!)
Luego, la tensión sexual que hay es grandisisima y palpable que un poco más se quieren tirar uno encima del otro, o bueno mas que nada Takano a Onodera. Después. Los momentos sentimentales, hay unos cuantos, pero me gustaría que Nakamura los soltara un poco más ¿Que te cuesta darme amor entre estos dos? Le falta, pero también entiendo que para ser un segundo tomo no va nada mal.
Para cerrar, este tomo me gustó, pero no es uff, la gran cosa. Se que mas adelante se va a poner mejor con respecto a Takano y Onodera y la incorporación de las otras parejas que van a entrar en los próximos tomos.
Lo único que me molesta un poco, es que acá en Argentina solo hay 4 tomos publicados hasta la fecha y se ve que no hay muchas intenciones de sacar mas tomos, o al menos no tan pronto. Por lo que sé, ya hay mas de 17 publicados, así que me será súper díficil seguir la serie en formato papel, pero bueno, con una sola busqueda en internet lo consigo, pero no quiero llegar a ese punto. Una de dos.
Frase destacable: "Esto no es AMOR"
Mel🌻
Como soy una ansiosa del orto no pude contenerme que al finalizar el primero tuve que agarrar el 2do tomo para ver como seguia la cosa, aunque obviamente la serie me la vi mil veces y ya sé como es la historia. ¡Dejenmen ser!
Bueno, mucho no hay para contar sin spoilers, pero tratare de resumir de que va este tomo.
Onodera ya lleva creo que un mes en el sector Shojo con Takano y compañia y no lo esta haciendo tan mal, o bueno, si lo vemos desde la perspectiva de Onodera. Para Takano, Ritsu tiene que rendir más o sino su mangaka a cargo no va a vender un pomo.
Hasta ahi todo bien. Piñas van, piñas vienen, los muchachos se entretienen (como dice una canción) y luego de un proyecto que organizó solito Onodera, que le fue bien, le dan más libertad para manejarse en la editorial. Hasta ahí en tema del trabajo. Ahora del amor, agarrensen.
Takano no se va a rendir ni por un poquito hasta que Ritsu le regale un "Te amo" de su parte, lo cual el susodicho se niega rotundamente a siquiera pensar eso. Esta negadisimo, aunque todxs sabemos que este esta mas muerto por Takano que yo (osea, tremendo papucho te quiere y vos no le das bola? ¡Damelo a mi!)
Luego, la tensión sexual que hay es grandisisima y palpable que un poco más se quieren tirar uno encima del otro, o bueno mas que nada Takano a Onodera. Después. Los momentos sentimentales, hay unos cuantos, pero me gustaría que Nakamura los soltara un poco más ¿Que te cuesta darme amor entre estos dos? Le falta, pero también entiendo que para ser un segundo tomo no va nada mal.
Para cerrar, este tomo me gustó, pero no es uff, la gran cosa. Se que mas adelante se va a poner mejor con respecto a Takano y Onodera y la incorporación de las otras parejas que van a entrar en los próximos tomos.
Lo único que me molesta un poco, es que acá en Argentina solo hay 4 tomos publicados hasta la fecha y se ve que no hay muchas intenciones de sacar mas tomos, o al menos no tan pronto. Por lo que sé, ya hay mas de 17 publicados, así que me será súper díficil seguir la serie en formato papel, pero bueno, con una sola busqueda en internet lo consigo, pero no quiero llegar a ese punto. Una de dos.
Frase destacable: "Esto no es AMOR"
Mel🌻
May 3, 2020
Eh, I'll review these later. 🤣
April 12, 2024
I find it so cute how Onodera blushes whenever he is around Takana
November 5, 2024
Το vol. 2, είναι αποκλειστικά αφιερωμένο στους Onodera και Takano, και αποτελείται από 2 κεφάλαια, χωρισμένα σε 2 μέρη το καθένα. Ο Onodera συνεχίζει να είναι νευρικός εξαιτίας της πίεσης της δουλειάς, αλλά και της συνεχής παρουσίας του Takano στη ζωή του. Η αναστάτωσή του, θα γίνει ακόμα μεγαλύτερη, όσο αρχίζει να πιστεύει πως εκείνος και ο ανώτερός τους και φίλος του Takano, Yokosawa, έχουν κάτι περισσότερο από μια φιλική σχέση, με τον τελευταίο να προειδοποιεί τον Onodera να μείνει μακριά του και να μην δημιουργεί προβλήματα. Όταν το ίδιο βράδυ, έχοντας βγει για ποτό με μια παλιά του φίλη, συναντήσει τον Takano συντροφιά με μια γυναίκα, θα αναστατωθεί ακόμα περισσότερο, μην ξέροντας τι να σκεφτεί. Το πρώτο meating που θα παρακολουθήσει στην δουλειά, θα είναι μια κόλαση για εκείνον και η μέρ�� του, αναμένεται να γίνει χειρότερη όταν θα έρθει σε σύγκρουση με τον Yokozawa ο οποίος, έχει καταλάβει ποιος είναι και προσπαθεί με κάθε τρόπο να τον πείσει πως εκείνος και ο Takano, έχουν μεταξύ τους κάτι περισσότερο απ' ότι φαίνεται, και πως το ότι το πλήγωσε στον παρελθόν, του στερεί κάθε δικαίωμα να προσπαθήσει να είναι και πάλι μαζί του. Ενώ είναι έτοιμος να εγκαταλείψει τα πάντα, το τηλεφώνημα της συγγραφέως την οποία και εποπτεύει, θα τον κάνει να αναθαρρήσει και να σκεφτεί πως τελικά, τα πράγματα, ίσως να μην είναι τόσο άσχημα όσο φαίνονται και πως μπορεί να πετύχει τα πάντα, αρκεί να το θέλει. Τα αποτελέσματα ενός ατυχήματος που είχε σε μια συνάντησή του με τον Takano λίγο πιο πριν, θα οδηγήσει τον τελευταίο στο σπίτι του προκειμένου να περιποιηθεί το τραύμα του, κάτι που με τη σειρά του θα φέρει μια εξομολόγηση και που εκείνη με τη σειρά της, θα φέρει τους δυο τους πιο κοντά, με την στιγμή ωστόσο να γκρεμίζεται εξαιτίας ενός ακόμα τηλεφωνήματος, πράγμα που αποδεικνύει πως η τύχη, δεν είναι μαζί τους και δεν έχει σκοπό να τους το κάνει διόλου εύκολο. Τα παραπάνω περιστατικά, τα είδαμε στα επεισόδια 7, 11 και 12 της 1ης season του anime. Επειδή δεν το έχω αναφέρει μέχρι στιγμής, πρέπει να ομολογήσω πως η συγγραφέας, έχει κάνει εξαιρετική δουλειά, όσον αφορά τον σχεδιασμό των χαρακτήρων της, αλλά και το σενάριο της ιστορίας της. Υπάρχει μια σταθερή ροή δεδομένων, συνεχείς εξελίξεις οι οποίες μπορεί να μην οδηγούν στην ολοκλήρωση, αλλά παρ' όλα ταύτα, αυτό γίνεται με τρόπο ρεαλιστικό και πιστευτό και χωρίς υπερβολές. Αναγνωρίζει την δύναμη και την επιρροή που μπορεί να έχει η πρώτη αγάπη στους ανθρώπους, ωστόσο, την ίδια στιγμή, αναγνωρίζει πως δεν είναι εύκολο για κάποιον να παραδοθεί στο συναίσθημα, ειδικά όταν έχει πληγωθεί από αυτό στο παρελθόν. Οι πληγές, χρειάζονται τον χρόνο τους για να επουλωθούν και για να κερδίσει κάποιος αυτό που επιθυμεί, χρειάζεται όχι μόνο να παλέψει, αλλά να χτίζει την εμπιστοσύνη βήμα-βήμα. Πόσω μάλλον σε μια περίπτωση όπως αυτή, όπου πρέπει να καλύψεις το χαμένο έδαφος δέκα ετών και να ανακτήσεις, όλα όσα ξεθώριασαν στον χρόνο, παρά που δεν χάθηκαν. Μου αρέσουν εξαιρετικά οι αντιθέσεις των χαρακτήρων, αλλά και η μη ευκολία του να κερδίσουν αυτό που τελικά λαχταρούν. Υπάρχει μια νότα ρεαλισμού σε όλο αυτό, παρά που τα συναισθήματα, οι φόβοι και οι ανασφάλειες εκφράζονται απόλυτα, τόσο μέσα από βλέμματα, κινήσεις, συμπεριφορές, όσο και από τις προσωπικές σκέψεις, κυρίως του Onodera, που είναι στο κάτω-κάτω της γραφής εκείνος από τον οποίο εξαρτάται η έκβαση της ιστορίας. Το short story chapter του τεύχους, ολοκληρώνει εκείνο του προηγούμενου, μια αναδρομή 10 χρόνων πριν, ολοκληρώνοντάς μας το πως οι δυο τους έγιναν ζευγάρι τότε και πως τα συναισθήματά τους γεννήθηκαν και δυνάμωσαν.
November 1, 2017
I love this! It’s so amusing and so heartbreaking at the same time!
January 31, 2015
Okay, I just love this series. Yes, this is as ridiculous as Junjo Romantica, but it's also as much fun as that series, and it's cute and adorable and really, really sweet. Considering how much I seem to crave this sort of thing at the moment I haven't read enough fluff in the last weeks months years.
May 29, 2022
Second verse same as the first. Major trigger warnings abound.
I love this volume because it's where Ritsu is complimented by his mangaka for being a good editor and he's so flattered by it because he so rarely gets compliments and it makes me cry every fucking time.
I love this volume because it's where Ritsu is complimented by his mangaka for being a good editor and he's so flattered by it because he so rarely gets compliments and it makes me cry every fucking time.
December 7, 2014
A sure fire peice of art. I couldn't get enough.
August 18, 2015
Still a little non-consensual for my taste, but terribly addictive!
June 3, 2020
Im to invested in this XD
The world´s greatest first love volume 2 by Shungiku Nakamura get a 10/10 stars.
The world´s greatest first love volume 2 by Shungiku Nakamura get a 10/10 stars.
May 9, 2021
In Volume 2, as the mangaka counts down the days until Ritsu Onedera falls in love with his high school sweet heart and, now, boss, Masamune Takano (the clock is at 270 days by the end of this book), I'm left wondering just how long she can keep this story going. Yes, volume 2 continues to be interesting, but fault lines also start to appear.
Just how dense can Onedera be? The lack of self-insight and honesty with oneself starts to grate in this volume. That said, just what kind of uptight emotional zombie is Takano? He needs to stop playing games and have a heart to heart with Onedera. Moreover, Takano is clearly starting to break in his resistance to Onedera because several times he forces Onedera into intimate situations. But these only become more fodder for Onedera to tell himself “He’s just messing with me,” adding to his mantra on self deception. Really?
And then there's two other lingering story threads that are waiting to go off, A) that Onedera did something heinous to Takano in high school, so much so that a friend, Yokozawa, had to help pick up Takano’s shattered emotional life, and B) something about Onedera’s childhood engagement to a girl, meaning that, improbably, he already has a fiancé.
Sigh.
On the upside, I ordered volume 3 so I'm still engaged with the story. But the negatives are accumulating. The rough, jagged artwork, while very effective in terms of visual storytelling, is starting to lose its appeal. Just how long do I want to look at these ugly drawings of guys? And they are ugly. Occasionally Onedera or Takano or someone else is drawn in an attractive way, but the slashing lines used for just about everything, from hair to features to clothes, and the awkward jutting of limbs and gangly elbows and knees are no longer novel or interesting. Unlike a Giacometti sculpture, these attenuated figure drawings don't command attention or speak much about anything. I don't hate them, yet. But they're getting old.
Just how dense can Onedera be? The lack of self-insight and honesty with oneself starts to grate in this volume. That said, just what kind of uptight emotional zombie is Takano? He needs to stop playing games and have a heart to heart with Onedera. Moreover, Takano is clearly starting to break in his resistance to Onedera because several times he forces Onedera into intimate situations. But these only become more fodder for Onedera to tell himself “He’s just messing with me,” adding to his mantra on self deception. Really?
And then there's two other lingering story threads that are waiting to go off, A) that Onedera did something heinous to Takano in high school, so much so that a friend, Yokozawa, had to help pick up Takano’s shattered emotional life, and B) something about Onedera’s childhood engagement to a girl, meaning that, improbably, he already has a fiancé.
Sigh.
On the upside, I ordered volume 3 so I'm still engaged with the story. But the negatives are accumulating. The rough, jagged artwork, while very effective in terms of visual storytelling, is starting to lose its appeal. Just how long do I want to look at these ugly drawings of guys? And they are ugly. Occasionally Onedera or Takano or someone else is drawn in an attractive way, but the slashing lines used for just about everything, from hair to features to clothes, and the awkward jutting of limbs and gangly elbows and knees are no longer novel or interesting. Unlike a Giacometti sculpture, these attenuated figure drawings don't command attention or speak much about anything. I don't hate them, yet. But they're getting old.
December 21, 2018
There is something about this series that is so addicting for me. I can't help but read the volumes within a day, if not a single sitting, and I ended up buying all of the available volumes in English for me to binge read. This volume builds up on the greatness of the first volume, and you can start to see how Masamune Takano is starting to break down the walls of Ritsu Onodera. I would even say that the manga is better than the anime, and that's why I am loving it so much!
The plot of this volume focuses on Ritsu's manga career and what he wants for the future, whilst showing us a lot of his past with Masamune. I am really invested in the story, and the characters, that I can't wait to finish this review and start reading volume 3! I really hope I'll be able to survive not reading this series for 1 and a bit days after finishing volume 3!
I would really recommend this series if you want to get into yaoi manga or just haven't read it!
The plot of this volume focuses on Ritsu's manga career and what he wants for the future, whilst showing us a lot of his past with Masamune. I am really invested in the story, and the characters, that I can't wait to finish this review and start reading volume 3! I really hope I'll be able to survive not reading this series for 1 and a bit days after finishing volume 3!
I would really recommend this series if you want to get into yaoi manga or just haven't read it!
March 3, 2020
Ritsu si sta abituando al suo lavoro al reparto shojo della Marukawa Edizioni. ma la sua relazione con Takano continua ad avere dei problemi, sopratutto per via di Yokozawa sempre in mezzo e che non vuole che Ritsu si avvicini a Takano per via di quello che è accaduto in passato. Ma quale è la loro relazione e Ritsu che si ostina a non voler ammettere i suoi sentimenti verso Takano fa bene? E per quanto riguarda il suo lavoro di editor vuole continuare a farlo o no? Mi è piaciuto molto questo volume anche se ammetto di aver dovuto rileggere il primo perché non ricordavo la storia. Mi ha preso e appassionato molto e voglio proseguire sperando che la pubblicazione di questa serie sia regolare perché è una storia sexy e divertente. Mi piace molto l'extra sul passato dei due protagonisti, ma spero che si arrivi a fare un vero e proprio flashback nella serie originale che racconti cosa è successo a Takano dopo che Ritsu lo ha lasciato.
February 15, 2021
RE-READ-REVIEW
Nach Jahren, in denen ich die Serie verschlungen habe, habe ich sie mir nochmal angeschaut und festgestellt, wie toxisch inzwischen die Beziehungsdynamik auf mich wirkt.
Onodera sagt in mindestens einer Szene in diesem Band hintereinander "Aufhören!", "Bitte hören Sie auf", "Nein! Aufhören!" - vor, während und nach diesen eindeutigen Neins küsst die angesprochene Person ihn und begrapscht ihn auf intimste Art und Weise UND eine körperliche Reaktion ist KEIN EINVERSTÄNDNIS!
Solche Szenen verstören mich inzwischen, umso mehr, als dass ich sie viele Jahre einfach als gegeben hingenommen habe und sogar explizit etwas abgewinnen konnte. Inzwischen nicht mehr. Die Serie fliegt deshalb bei mir raus.
Schade, denn eigentlich fand ich die Figuren interessant, genauso wie die vielen Anmerkungen wie das Manga-Verlags-Gewerbe funktioniert.
Wie gesagt, Schade, aber leider ein no-go.
Nach Jahren, in denen ich die Serie verschlungen habe, habe ich sie mir nochmal angeschaut und festgestellt, wie toxisch inzwischen die Beziehungsdynamik auf mich wirkt.
Onodera sagt in mindestens einer Szene in diesem Band hintereinander "Aufhören!", "Bitte hören Sie auf", "Nein! Aufhören!" - vor, während und nach diesen eindeutigen Neins küsst die angesprochene Person ihn und begrapscht ihn auf intimste Art und Weise UND eine körperliche Reaktion ist KEIN EINVERSTÄNDNIS!
Solche Szenen verstören mich inzwischen, umso mehr, als dass ich sie viele Jahre einfach als gegeben hingenommen habe und sogar explizit etwas abgewinnen konnte. Inzwischen nicht mehr. Die Serie fliegt deshalb bei mir raus.
Schade, denn eigentlich fand ich die Figuren interessant, genauso wie die vielen Anmerkungen wie das Manga-Verlags-Gewerbe funktioniert.
Wie gesagt, Schade, aber leider ein no-go.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2018
After reading the first book, I was very excited to get started reading this one. I like that it had a lot of throw backs to Takano and Onodera’s high school days. You start to see parallels in their adult lives and the hints of their personal selves that still linger from their childhood. I especially like them meeting at the library by chance in present time, it’s a nice parallel to all the high school Library scenes we’ve seen so far in the series.
For those of you looking for some actual action, there’s at least 3 scenes of it in this volume- which is fantastic. Although there’s one scene in particular I’m not sure I understand why Onodera is reciprocating, especially with how uncomfortable he is... If you’ve seen the anime, i think this scene there makes a lot more sense there.
Anyway—looking forward to Vol 3! Onward!
For those of you looking for some actual action, there’s at least 3 scenes of it in this volume- which is fantastic. Although there’s one scene in particular I’m not sure I understand why Onodera is reciprocating, especially with how uncomfortable he is... If you’ve seen the anime, i think this scene there makes a lot more sense there.
Anyway—looking forward to Vol 3! Onward!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 1, 2018
The World's Greatest First Love 2
5/5 stars
Holy shit these are so addictive. I love them so much, no joke, I get paid tomorrow and I'm probably going to buy the rest of the series (or at least what we carry)
The characters and plot are basically the same but I adored the flashbacks to when they were first together in this one.
I am still LIVING for this art style, and the angst. I literally haven't stopped thinking about the series since I finished the first volume, the addiction is bad.
I also loved the progression of the couple in this one and how vulnerable they each are around one another. (Takano less so, but still) And the plot delving into Onodera possibly leaving the company was interesting too.
Overall:
I am officially trash for this series.
5/5 stars
Holy shit these are so addictive. I love them so much, no joke, I get paid tomorrow and I'm probably going to buy the rest of the series (or at least what we carry)
The characters and plot are basically the same but I adored the flashbacks to when they were first together in this one.
I am still LIVING for this art style, and the angst. I literally haven't stopped thinking about the series since I finished the first volume, the addiction is bad.
I also loved the progression of the couple in this one and how vulnerable they each are around one another. (Takano less so, but still) And the plot delving into Onodera possibly leaving the company was interesting too.
Overall:
I am officially trash for this series.
March 7, 2019
More like 3.5. The writing is very engaging but the art style is still very distracting. Tons of panels that make me ask "what is anatomy?"
The thread of sexual assault, coercion, and rape continues in this volume. It's supposed to be A-OK because Onodera really loves him and just won't admit it, but that's obvious bullshit.
I can tell this series is going to be riddled with miscommunication and misunderstandings, combined with Onodera's selective amnesia. Which doesn't bother me at this point because I like the setting and characters. The story overall is fun, though soured by lack of consent in all things.
The thread of sexual assault, coercion, and rape continues in this volume. It's supposed to be A-OK because Onodera really loves him and just won't admit it, but that's obvious bullshit.
I can tell this series is going to be riddled with miscommunication and misunderstandings, combined with Onodera's selective amnesia. Which doesn't bother me at this point because I like the setting and characters. The story overall is fun, though soured by lack of consent in all things.
October 14, 2023
If you don’t like the “miscommunication causes obstacles for the main couple” trope, steer clear of this book because there’s literally nothing else.
I’m still confused that this is a book about adults but there’s a lot of juvenile tropes flying around. Also it’s just creepy when someone cries and tries to get away and begs to stop during sex but apparently that’s just someone being overwhelmed by their strong emotions and confusion??? Idgaf, if someone does that the sex stops. I don’t get it.
The publishing aspect is cool. It’s a neat insight into something I know absolutely nothing about.
I’m still confused that this is a book about adults but there’s a lot of juvenile tropes flying around. Also it’s just creepy when someone cries and tries to get away and begs to stop during sex but apparently that’s just someone being overwhelmed by their strong emotions and confusion??? Idgaf, if someone does that the sex stops. I don’t get it.
The publishing aspect is cool. It’s a neat insight into something I know absolutely nothing about.
February 14, 2024
Pretty good. Unlike on the show, I find myself more invested in the main couple’s relationship from when they were still in school versus the one they have in the present but that might just be because I’m less invested in the work business in this volume. I do think Ritsu should transfer departments because he would enjoy it more and it would be better for his career but that wouldn’t be the romance manga choice so he can’t. No happy literary career for this guy, only deeply exhausting work in the sparkly manga dungeon with his pushy tyrant boss/ex.
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