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ひかえめに言っても、これは愛 [Hikaeme ni Itte mo, Kore wa Ai] #2
C'est de l'amour, crois-moi ! - Tome 2
1巻累計（電子含む）１０万部突破の大ヒット！
「全部見せ合う仲になろーぜ」
「人生は自力」がモットーの理沙は、人に頼ることが苦手。
ある日、ずぶ濡れで傷だらけのヤンキー・禅をたまたま助けたら、恩返しがしたいとつきまとわれるように。
どんなピンチにも駆けつけてくれる禅に、次第に心を開いていく理沙。
助けてくれた恩返しがしたい気持ちがどんどん大きくなっていって、
勢いで禅にキスをしてしまう！ 自分がしたことにびっくりした理沙だけど
気まずいまま、禅の家で勉強会をすることになっちゃってーー！？
不良男子×優等生女子の本気きゅんＬＯＶＥ、第２巻！
「全部見せ合う仲になろーぜ」
「人生は自力」がモットーの理沙は、人に頼ることが苦手。
ある日、ずぶ濡れで傷だらけのヤンキー・禅をたまたま助けたら、恩返しがしたいとつきまとわれるように。
どんなピンチにも駆けつけてくれる禅に、次第に心を開いていく理沙。
助けてくれた恩返しがしたい気持ちがどんどん大きくなっていって、
勢いで禅にキスをしてしまう！ 自分がしたことにびっくりした理沙だけど
気まずいまま、禅の家で勉強会をすることになっちゃってーー！？
不良男子×優等生女子の本気きゅんＬＯＶＥ、第２巻！
176 pages, Paperback
First published June 13, 2022
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August 4, 2025
Just as sweet and wholesome as volume one!!
I didn't think the series would "fall off," but I had hoped it would be just as amazing as volume one, and it was! I loved every single moment and had to laugh at Risa's many expressions, but I also wanted to hug her! You can definitely see how she's grown a little bit, especially by the end, and how straightforward she was, but she's still struggling to go outside of her "usual."
In fact, I think the conversation she has with someone about not recognizing herself really brought to light just how deep her struggles go. We've seen moments before that where she regrets how she said something or what she said when that's not what she meant, but that conversation revealed that she IS changing. I would even say in a good way because she's smiling more and seems to be having fun!
Though Zen brought some MAJOR swoon this volume!! Yes, he brought some fun, but the cuteness and swoon were very much real! And the ending with what HE said!! EEEEEPPPP! I absolutely loved it all so so so much!
I had been waiting to read more of this series physically despite owning it digitally, but I think I may just cave and "read ahead" in the meantime because I can't get enough of these cuties!
I didn't think the series would "fall off," but I had hoped it would be just as amazing as volume one, and it was! I loved every single moment and had to laugh at Risa's many expressions, but I also wanted to hug her! You can definitely see how she's grown a little bit, especially by the end, and how straightforward she was, but she's still struggling to go outside of her "usual."
In fact, I think the conversation she has with someone about not recognizing herself really brought to light just how deep her struggles go. We've seen moments before that where she regrets how she said something or what she said when that's not what she meant, but that conversation revealed that she IS changing. I would even say in a good way because she's smiling more and seems to be having fun!
Though Zen brought some MAJOR swoon this volume!! Yes, he brought some fun, but the cuteness and swoon were very much real! And the ending with what HE said!! EEEEEPPPP! I absolutely loved it all so so so much!
I had been waiting to read more of this series physically despite owning it digitally, but I think I may just cave and "read ahead" in the meantime because I can't get enough of these cuties!
February 3, 2026
Все, ця манґа потрапила в улюблені💔
June 12, 2023
They are sooo cute together. I absolutely love the healthy dynamic between them. Zen is just the greenest flag and Risa is starting to rely on him more. I also like it that Risa is this a little awkward girl while Zen is this 'bad boy' typa guy. It's a refreshing story.
I do have mixed feelings about the older guy...
And Zen with the motorbike is just hot. It adds to the character :)
I do have mixed feelings about the older guy...
And Zen with the motorbike is just hot. It adds to the character :)
May 18, 2023
After finishing the first volume yesterday, I immediately had to read volume two today and again it was over way too quickly and I just wanted more, because these characters are so so adorable!!! I love it! Gimme more~
May 30, 2023
Zen (no, his motorcycle does not yet need artful maintenance) was on the receiving end of a kiss from Risa and that means… reversal of status quo? Eh, not so much, but when these opposites attract are they likely to meet in the middle or pass each other in different directions?
Okay, that’s not likely, fair enough. But the ongoing delight of the last volume continues apace, at least, making this one rather excellent story. And part of that is because it takes a tried and true premise - ‘good girl and bad boy’ and decides to do something with it.
It doesn’t hurt that Zen and Risa have amazing chemistry together. Whenever this goes a little formulaic, they’re there to just put it right back on course. And it’s still dead funny - I’m going to boldly proclaim that this volume has one of my favourite poop jokes ever. And the revelation (and reaction to the revelation) of Zen’s house is pure Fujimomo.
What if people were stereotypes but then we fleshed them out? Do they have hidden sides? Almost always. Shojo as a genre gets this to various degrees of success, but the way it’s working in this book is kind of wonderful (potatoes of all things). And it trusts the reader in a way I seriously appreciate.
Turns out Risa does have one thing she can’t handle and when she decides to reach out (and then regrets it), you can see what’s happening, but the story never really directly comments on it. If this was most any other story it would have writ large what Zen is up to, but this story knows you know.
Yeah, sometimes we stick to the formula. Zen decides to start studying because he doesn’t want to be behind Risa, one of his crew really doesn’t like her, all that sort of jazz. It’s still fun, though, because the characters remain engaging.
Zen’s buddies are done in broad strokes, but the mileage Fujimomo gets from them this volume is impressive. And there are worse avenues to pursue with Zen than him wanting to better himself but finding himself rather alone amidst his friends in that regard (at first anyway)
After a life lived rigidly alone and prepared for anything, what happens when you come up against something you couldn’t predict? Does your inflexibility bend or break? The end of this volume tantalizes that Risa could be going either way and I’m excited to se what it amounts to.
That’s the secret to the success of this title with me - it adheres to formula, there’s a Dreaded Manga Cold this very volume, but it not only does more with it (the door slam is brilliant) but sometimes just up and decides to do something else instead.
The brief moment at the close of this volume could actually mean something because we are in a series that hasn’t always played it safe. Yeah, I do think it will in the end, but even the suggestion it might not feels much more realized here.
Risa and Zen both offer something to one another and Risa knows she’s absolutely crazy for him but her acting on it comes out in fits and spurts because she doesn’t know how to be honest about what she needs. Zen just appreciates her, but has to reconcile his dwindling bad boy nature at the same time.
Given the status of their relationship by the time we wrap up, I am pretty sure that we’re in very good hands going forward. I really, really want more of Zen’s sisters, however, who make a brilliant cameo for all of two panels.
5 stars - this is a wonderful romance with some nice heat behind it, plus great dialogue, complicated characters, and some super strong comedy. I was absolutely right the first time - this is better than Lovesick Ellie ever got, and it’s leagues better than many contemporaries.
Okay, that’s not likely, fair enough. But the ongoing delight of the last volume continues apace, at least, making this one rather excellent story. And part of that is because it takes a tried and true premise - ‘good girl and bad boy’ and decides to do something with it.
It doesn’t hurt that Zen and Risa have amazing chemistry together. Whenever this goes a little formulaic, they’re there to just put it right back on course. And it’s still dead funny - I’m going to boldly proclaim that this volume has one of my favourite poop jokes ever. And the revelation (and reaction to the revelation) of Zen’s house is pure Fujimomo.
What if people were stereotypes but then we fleshed them out? Do they have hidden sides? Almost always. Shojo as a genre gets this to various degrees of success, but the way it’s working in this book is kind of wonderful (potatoes of all things). And it trusts the reader in a way I seriously appreciate.
Turns out Risa does have one thing she can’t handle and when she decides to reach out (and then regrets it), you can see what’s happening, but the story never really directly comments on it. If this was most any other story it would have writ large what Zen is up to, but this story knows you know.
Yeah, sometimes we stick to the formula. Zen decides to start studying because he doesn’t want to be behind Risa, one of his crew really doesn’t like her, all that sort of jazz. It’s still fun, though, because the characters remain engaging.
Zen’s buddies are done in broad strokes, but the mileage Fujimomo gets from them this volume is impressive. And there are worse avenues to pursue with Zen than him wanting to better himself but finding himself rather alone amidst his friends in that regard (at first anyway)
After a life lived rigidly alone and prepared for anything, what happens when you come up against something you couldn’t predict? Does your inflexibility bend or break? The end of this volume tantalizes that Risa could be going either way and I’m excited to se what it amounts to.
That’s the secret to the success of this title with me - it adheres to formula, there’s a Dreaded Manga Cold this very volume, but it not only does more with it (the door slam is brilliant) but sometimes just up and decides to do something else instead.
The brief moment at the close of this volume could actually mean something because we are in a series that hasn’t always played it safe. Yeah, I do think it will in the end, but even the suggestion it might not feels much more realized here.
Risa and Zen both offer something to one another and Risa knows she’s absolutely crazy for him but her acting on it comes out in fits and spurts because she doesn’t know how to be honest about what she needs. Zen just appreciates her, but has to reconcile his dwindling bad boy nature at the same time.
Given the status of their relationship by the time we wrap up, I am pretty sure that we’re in very good hands going forward. I really, really want more of Zen’s sisters, however, who make a brilliant cameo for all of two panels.
5 stars - this is a wonderful romance with some nice heat behind it, plus great dialogue, complicated characters, and some super strong comedy. I was absolutely right the first time - this is better than Lovesick Ellie ever got, and it’s leagues better than many contemporaries.
August 10, 2023
I love this series to pieces - it's so much more solid than Fujimono's previous work. But every single time the translation has Zen or one of his friends say, "Ayyy," all I can hear is the Fonz.
April 27, 2024
3.5 cute continuation of the story. Curious to read more
October 18, 2025
NON MAIS PARDON CE BANGER ? 🧎🏻♀️ mes mimiiis, c’est tellement excellent de voir une protagoniste froide qui est habitué à repousser les sentiments, essayer de s’ouvrir, mais galérer et lui qui la laisse prendre son temps, mais OMG 😭😭😭
January 19, 2025
cute & silly romance mangas are good for the soul 🥹🥰💖
June 9, 2025
This is the single most sweetness causing manga I have ever read. It’s so cute and fluffy that I couldn’t help but smile at each page.
This volume was all about the growth in Risa and Zen’s relationship. I loved how we learned about the characters a little more. Zen keeps setting the standard higher. Not only does he trust Risa unconditionally but he’s started doing his best so he can be there for her at every stage. I also like how he understands Risa and knows her even when she’s not good at putting her emotions into words. Zen is currently my top favorite male lead.
Risa likewise has been doing her best by trusting and believing in Zen. She’s not great at communicating but it works since she’s expressive and Zen can read her like an open book. There is no misunderstanding and Risa also cares about Zen’s friends in her own way. I love how she’s enjoying herself more and looking at more than just her studies. Yes, studying is important but sometimes you have to briefly put it aside to enjoy the things around you, because you only get to be a teenager once.
There really isn’t a plot in this volume except maybe Risa getting approval from Zen’s friends. It’s really a wholesome volume and sadly the precap for the next volume anticipates drama with Fumiya in the picture. I’m not looking forward to it at all. I like the current story with two individuals, a delinquent and a diligent student learning about each other; doing their best for each other; and having fluffy moments together; while introducing their sides of the world. I don’t want a third person to ruin it.
The artwork is beautiful as always. The author knows how to paint comedic and gentle expressions, relay emotions through body language and create the mood using scenic backgrounds and iconography. The artwork itself is mesmerizing and I love it a lot!
Overall this was an enjoyable read. I absolutely loved this volume and although I’m looking forward to the next volume I’m also scared. Please someone spoil it and tell me Fumiya won’t create any unnecessary drama and that there’s no angst.
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This volume was all about the growth in Risa and Zen’s relationship. I loved how we learned about the characters a little more. Zen keeps setting the standard higher. Not only does he trust Risa unconditionally but he’s started doing his best so he can be there for her at every stage. I also like how he understands Risa and knows her even when she’s not good at putting her emotions into words. Zen is currently my top favorite male lead.
Risa likewise has been doing her best by trusting and believing in Zen. She’s not great at communicating but it works since she’s expressive and Zen can read her like an open book. There is no misunderstanding and Risa also cares about Zen’s friends in her own way. I love how she’s enjoying herself more and looking at more than just her studies. Yes, studying is important but sometimes you have to briefly put it aside to enjoy the things around you, because you only get to be a teenager once.
There really isn’t a plot in this volume except maybe Risa getting approval from Zen’s friends. It’s really a wholesome volume and sadly the precap for the next volume anticipates drama with Fumiya in the picture. I’m not looking forward to it at all. I like the current story with two individuals, a delinquent and a diligent student learning about each other; doing their best for each other; and having fluffy moments together; while introducing their sides of the world. I don’t want a third person to ruin it.
The artwork is beautiful as always. The author knows how to paint comedic and gentle expressions, relay emotions through body language and create the mood using scenic backgrounds and iconography. The artwork itself is mesmerizing and I love it a lot!
Overall this was an enjoyable read. I absolutely loved this volume and although I’m looking forward to the next volume I’m also scared. Please someone spoil it and tell me Fumiya won’t create any unnecessary drama and that there’s no angst.
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September 12, 2023
Him : 😏😦🫨🤕 :3 .
Her : 😑😐😳🫣
Lovely and perfect chaotic couple. The pace is so fast, i'm wondering what's will transpire with the rest of volume.
Zen is smooth like butter, and this is totally his face when he teased her (😏) and this ( :3 ) when he want to spoiled her but she refuses because she is quite serious and tsundere haha
Also the storyline, hmm..not the usual manga story and setting, i enjoyed this 😍
Her : 😑😐😳🫣
Lovely and perfect chaotic couple. The pace is so fast, i'm wondering what's will transpire with the rest of volume.
Zen is smooth like butter, and this is totally his face when he teased her (😏) and this ( :3 ) when he want to spoiled her but she refuses because she is quite serious and tsundere haha
Also the storyline, hmm..not the usual manga story and setting, i enjoyed this 😍
July 20, 2025
THEYRE SO CUTE
November 12, 2025
4.5 stars ⭐️
January 2, 2024
Repleto de dulzura y cuquidad, Fujimomo nos trae un segundo tomo de "Más allá del amor" donde nuestros protagonistas seguirán desarrollando su propio crecimiento personal a la par que el de su relación
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June 16, 2023
LOVE this series!! I need the next volume ASAP!! They are just so stinking cute together! This is my new favorite digital manga series for sure!!
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February 17, 2024I don't know why I'm enjoying this so much
May 26, 2025
4.5 stars
Dieser zweite Band war auch wieder richtig toll. Man merkt, dass Rise zen sehr viel bedeutet und er sich daher für sie ein wenig verändern will - angefangen mit seinen Noten. Seine Freunde bemerken diese Veränderung, und Rise greift ein, damit ihre Freundschaft nicht zerbricht. Toji scheint mir ein wenig eifersüchtig und kindisch (er ist ja auch ein Jahr jünger), weshalb ich hoffe, dass er das auch akzeptieren kann und keinen Mist baut. Zen und Risa kommen sich in diesem Band auch viel näher und gestehen sich ihre Gefühle. Wie Zen für Risa da ist, ist ungewohnt für sie, aber sie freut sich sehr, muss aber mit diesen neuen Gefühlen erstmal klarkommen. Ich frage mich, wie ihre Beziehung zu Zen nun ihr Leben verändern wird, da sich auch ihr Fokus im ersten Moment etwas ändert. Ich hoffe nicht, dass die Leute in ihrem Leben den beiden einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen wollen, weil “Zen nicht gut genug für sie ist”. Keiner scheint Risa nämlich eigentlich wirklich zu kennen, selbst ihre Mutter nicht. Freue mich auf jeden Fall sehr für die beiden und bin schon super gespannt, wie ihre Geschichte weitergeht.
Dieser zweite Band war auch wieder richtig toll. Man merkt, dass Rise zen sehr viel bedeutet und er sich daher für sie ein wenig verändern will - angefangen mit seinen Noten. Seine Freunde bemerken diese Veränderung, und Rise greift ein, damit ihre Freundschaft nicht zerbricht. Toji scheint mir ein wenig eifersüchtig und kindisch (er ist ja auch ein Jahr jünger), weshalb ich hoffe, dass er das auch akzeptieren kann und keinen Mist baut. Zen und Risa kommen sich in diesem Band auch viel näher und gestehen sich ihre Gefühle. Wie Zen für Risa da ist, ist ungewohnt für sie, aber sie freut sich sehr, muss aber mit diesen neuen Gefühlen erstmal klarkommen. Ich frage mich, wie ihre Beziehung zu Zen nun ihr Leben verändern wird, da sich auch ihr Fokus im ersten Moment etwas ändert. Ich hoffe nicht, dass die Leute in ihrem Leben den beiden einen Strich durch die Rechnung machen wollen, weil “Zen nicht gut genug für sie ist”. Keiner scheint Risa nämlich eigentlich wirklich zu kennen, selbst ihre Mutter nicht. Freue mich auf jeden Fall sehr für die beiden und bin schon super gespannt, wie ihre Geschichte weitergeht.
September 15, 2024
Hnggggg I’m obsessed.
Recap: Zen is determined to do well on his exams because Risa promised him a date if he does! Some shenanigans with his crew, she makes them study packets, one is against her getting close to Zen. She gets sick and he comes to spend time with her and is so stinking sweet!! Ends with him asking her to be his girlfriend after he’s late to get to her because he went to a fight.
Recap: Zen is determined to do well on his exams because Risa promised him a date if he does! Some shenanigans with his crew, she makes them study packets, one is against her getting close to Zen. She gets sick and he comes to spend time with her and is so stinking sweet!! Ends with him asking her to be his girlfriend after he’s late to get to her because he went to a fight.
May 4, 2024
hmpf, it's still cute but not as good as the first volume. I wasn't really happy about the fact that Risa seemingly drops the priorities in her life for Zen (while not receiving quite as much from him, on top of that). This kind of follows the classic story lines of the olden days shojo which I am used to but no longer a huge fan of.
July 16, 2023
they're so cute and good for each other im skskskskks 😭 i love this
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December 2, 2023So so so cute. The back and forth between Zen and Risa makes me so happy. Zen is such a green flag, and I like how they're pushing each other to be better without being overbearing.
January 29, 2024
My babies started dating 🎉♥️
October 11, 2024
straight lace type A girlie x delinquent with a heart of gold……..yes……YES
April 7, 2025
Zen is all the green flags. I love how they both are pushing eachother to be better. Im obsessed
February 24, 2024
WHY IS THIS SO CUTE
June 6, 2024
Risa está agradecida con Zen, ya que él siempre va en su rescate y muy lentamente se ha ido abriendo en su corazón.
La historia parte casi exactamente donde dejamos el anterior 🤭🤭
Me gusta el hecho de que en tan poquitas páginas pasen tantas cosas bonitas entre los personajes. Risa de a poco se va dando cuenta que por traumas de la infancia no puede abrir su corazón tan fácilmente, ni expresar sus emociones de manera correcta, pero ahí es cuando aparece Zen y hace que todo sea más fácil, aunque a ella claramente le cuesta bastante entender que es lo que pasa.
La historia es muy suave, a pesar de que pasan cosas “malas” se toman desde un sentido mucho más realista y “tierno” por lo que es un manga muy bonito de leer.
Ame mucho que Risa quisiera ayudar a los amigos de Zen a aprobar el año 🖤
Es una historia muy linda, sin muchas complicaciones y donde el amor va naciendo de a poco y es más lento.
“Porque quiero vivir en sincronía contigo. Quiero ver y sentir las mismas cosas que tú, al mismo tiempo”
La historia parte casi exactamente donde dejamos el anterior 🤭🤭
Me gusta el hecho de que en tan poquitas páginas pasen tantas cosas bonitas entre los personajes. Risa de a poco se va dando cuenta que por traumas de la infancia no puede abrir su corazón tan fácilmente, ni expresar sus emociones de manera correcta, pero ahí es cuando aparece Zen y hace que todo sea más fácil, aunque a ella claramente le cuesta bastante entender que es lo que pasa.
La historia es muy suave, a pesar de que pasan cosas “malas” se toman desde un sentido mucho más realista y “tierno” por lo que es un manga muy bonito de leer.
Ame mucho que Risa quisiera ayudar a los amigos de Zen a aprobar el año 🖤
Es una historia muy linda, sin muchas complicaciones y donde el amor va naciendo de a poco y es más lento.
“Porque quiero vivir en sincronía contigo. Quiero ver y sentir las mismas cosas que tú, al mismo tiempo”
June 22, 2025
Par pitié ils sont trop mimis 🥺 pas du tout envie d’attendre jusqu’à septembre pour avoir la suite 😭
March 4, 2023
老師要停更去生小孩了🥹
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April 27, 2023
4.5/5 stars. 💕💕💕💕
May 29, 2023
4.5/5 stars. This is so good. I love it.
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