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多聞くん今どっち!? [Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?] #10
Tamon's B-Side, Vol. 10
多聞くんにとって わたしはどういう存在？
多聞の夢の原点を知ったうたげは、ますます想いを募らせる。
一方、多聞の兄・大輝から「多聞と友達になってほしい」と頼まれて――…？
そんな中、二人きりで遊園地に行くことに！
「わたしは…かなりドキドキしちゃってます…」
過去最高のヤミ原さんが顕現したり、恋愛模様にも進展アリ(!?）な第10巻！
多聞の夢の原点を知ったうたげは、ますます想いを募らせる。
一方、多聞の兄・大輝から「多聞と友達になってほしい」と頼まれて――…？
そんな中、二人きりで遊園地に行くことに！
「わたしは…かなりドキドキしちゃってます…」
過去最高のヤミ原さんが顕現したり、恋愛模様にも進展アリ(!?）な第10巻！
168 pages, Paperback
First published January 20, 2025
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Yuki Shiwasu
62 books137 followersName (in native language) : 師走ゆき
Associated Names:
СИВАСУ Юки
师走ゆき
Associated Names:
СИВАСУ Юки
师走ゆき
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April 17, 2026
i can’t believe i went from almost dnf’ing this series to being obsessed!
utage and tamon finally become official friends in this volume, and tamon tries to find ways to talk/hang out with her 🥹
utage and tamon finally become official friends in this volume, and tamon tries to find ways to talk/hang out with her 🥹
January 31, 2026
Really great volume!
It sounds weird to say, but I enjoyed seeing Utage struggle with the idea of being friends with Tamon (even though I don't think she is misunderstanding anything in terms of how Tamon is acting) because it really shows how much she values Tamon as her fave. I was thankful, though, that she had people encouraging her TO befriend him because, as she's told, Tamon is a human too and has feelings just like she does.
This leads me to say that everything that comes from this new "friendship" was SO good! Oh my goodness! From Tamon going all out in one moment to them hanging out (and even one thing I don't want to say but had me squealing!), it was really fun, and I'm excited for Tamon to hopefully show her that what he feels for Utage is far more than the excitement of simply making a friend!
The last chapter was so fun and cute, but that last page!! AHHHHHHHH!!! I need to know what is going to happen because that was such a turn of events!! I'm almost scared to know, but at the same time NEED to know!
It sounds weird to say, but I enjoyed seeing Utage struggle with the idea of being friends with Tamon (even though I don't think she is misunderstanding anything in terms of how Tamon is acting) because it really shows how much she values Tamon as her fave. I was thankful, though, that she had people encouraging her TO befriend him because, as she's told, Tamon is a human too and has feelings just like she does.
This leads me to say that everything that comes from this new "friendship" was SO good! Oh my goodness! From Tamon going all out in one moment to them hanging out (and even one thing I don't want to say but had me squealing!), it was really fun, and I'm excited for Tamon to hopefully show her that what he feels for Utage is far more than the excitement of simply making a friend!
The last chapter was so fun and cute, but that last page!! AHHHHHHHH!!! I need to know what is going to happen because that was such a turn of events!! I'm almost scared to know, but at the same time NEED to know!
January 9, 2026
Genuinely, I wish the story was a little less b-side than it actually is. It’s definitely right up Yuki Shiwasu-san’s alley as far as manga goes, right down to pacing that I would consider a tad slow. I’d compare it to molasses, but this at least has things happening, although the latter is sweeter.
After all the ways that the older brother subplot could have gone, I have to admit my shock when it turns out that the answer is ‘absolutely nowhere’. I mean, it looked like we were setting up for something and that winds up being Utage and Tamon becoming friends.
It takes effort to pick the least interesting path forward, but I will give it some slack because it actually nudges the relationship side towards full-blown romance finally. Or at least skating around it more intensely.
I will give that the cute levels are mostly strong throughout, this is also something the mangaka is good at, but I don’t think the gags are funny enough in general, nor is the romance especially well realized. Given the reviews surrounding mine, I think I am the outlier; this just isn’t my jam.
It does finally get into the difficulty of Utage daring to maybe have the feels for Tamon and how that bumps up against her duty and obsession as an idol fan, at least. That said, I don’t think it does it with enough depth.
There are also only so many times I can see that head explosion gag before it loses its lustre, although this has one of the best/grossest barf jokes I’ve read in a while, for what that’s worth. And a pretty solid incest gag too.
Plus, that theme park date certainly has its moments, so it’s not awful, but I hardly ever come out of this series feeling like I would wholeheartedly recommend it. It lacks the something special and level of consistency that would make it a strong recommend.
Since I read Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite this same week, I will throw them both into the ring (both being comedic romances) and say that the vampire book trounces this one. It is just better written and I think that’s the thing - this is okay at what it’s doing, but it’s at a more basic level than I would prefer.
3 stars - mixed bag much? It scrapes by with some admittedly decent moments, but it doesn’t really sell either side of itself especially well. Inoffensive with a couple okay jokes and that’s about it.
After all the ways that the older brother subplot could have gone, I have to admit my shock when it turns out that the answer is ‘absolutely nowhere’. I mean, it looked like we were setting up for something and that winds up being Utage and Tamon becoming friends.
It takes effort to pick the least interesting path forward, but I will give it some slack because it actually nudges the relationship side towards full-blown romance finally. Or at least skating around it more intensely.
I will give that the cute levels are mostly strong throughout, this is also something the mangaka is good at, but I don’t think the gags are funny enough in general, nor is the romance especially well realized. Given the reviews surrounding mine, I think I am the outlier; this just isn’t my jam.
It does finally get into the difficulty of Utage daring to maybe have the feels for Tamon and how that bumps up against her duty and obsession as an idol fan, at least. That said, I don’t think it does it with enough depth.
There are also only so many times I can see that head explosion gag before it loses its lustre, although this has one of the best/grossest barf jokes I’ve read in a while, for what that’s worth. And a pretty solid incest gag too.
Plus, that theme park date certainly has its moments, so it’s not awful, but I hardly ever come out of this series feeling like I would wholeheartedly recommend it. It lacks the something special and level of consistency that would make it a strong recommend.
Since I read Otaku Vampire’s Love Bite this same week, I will throw them both into the ring (both being comedic romances) and say that the vampire book trounces this one. It is just better written and I think that’s the thing - this is okay at what it’s doing, but it’s at a more basic level than I would prefer.
3 stars - mixed bag much? It scrapes by with some admittedly decent moments, but it doesn’t really sell either side of itself especially well. Inoffensive with a couple okay jokes and that’s about it.
March 17, 2026
Kinoshita is like you may be in his dm’s but I’m looking down at him as he begs on his hands and knees to be my friend so he has something to live for
February 28, 2026
Check out my complete review of the series (till volume 12, the up-till-date available to me) here -
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January 14, 2026
chose the worst time to catch up on this manga... that was the WORST cliffhanger out of all of the volumes omg u have to be kidding me... i NEED to know what happens next like right now
March 8, 2026
They need to kiss NOW!!!
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January 29, 2026If he wanted to, he would [sell his organs for you].
January 24, 2026
Can we just take a moment and appreciate this cover!?!?!? Oh my gosh.
Utage you are PISSING ME OFF. Tamon, you're a precious bean who needs to be protected at all costs.
Recap: Utage attends their dance practice because Tamon says she helps him calm down, Utage goes to a F/ACE cafe event with her friends and Daiki shows up, shedding light on her connections. Tamon asks her to be his friend, she finally accepts and then they go to a theme park together before the end is a ferris wheel moment and a "what are we" cliffhanger!
Utage you are PISSING ME OFF. Tamon, you're a precious bean who needs to be protected at all costs.
Recap: Utage attends their dance practice because Tamon says she helps him calm down, Utage goes to a F/ACE cafe event with her friends and Daiki shows up, shedding light on her connections. Tamon asks her to be his friend, she finally accepts and then they go to a theme park together before the end is a ferris wheel moment and a "what are we" cliffhanger!
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January 15, 202647 chapters to become friends ur joking
January 28, 2026
crying over tamon finally having a friend oh daiki you are so precious
February 10, 2026
i love this series SO MUCHHH i need the english translations to come out soon
February 27, 2026
Somehow I skipped 9. I felt lost and now I know why. The friendship angle seemed like it was taking their "relationship" backwards, because as Tamon points out, they already are friends. So I wasn't super into most of this volume, but that'll probably change when I read 9. The last pages though...
♥╣[-_-]╠♥
Update - I did skip #9. Diamonds bankruptcy disrupted the supply chain to my store and I missed it. I'll re-read and update after I read 9.
♥╣[-_-]╠♥
Update - I did skip #9. Diamonds bankruptcy disrupted the supply chain to my store and I missed it. I'll re-read and update after I read 9.
April 9, 2026
utemon is truly this decade’s shoujo slow burn IT couple
February 9, 2026
peak volume
April 5, 2026
read time: 36 minutes
January 7, 2026
4.5 stars. I love the humor and ridiculousness in this volume mixed with more poignant character and relationship development. The way the artist can use the medium of manga for humor is on another level. Great volume.
March 19, 2026
Going into Volume 10, I had genuinely high hopes. The previous installment felt like it had finally found a better balance between comedy and the more delicate emotional themes of the story. Even after watching the anime adaptation, which somehow made the same content feel lighter and more naturally funny, I was optimistic that the manga would continue in that direction.
Unfortunately, this volume left me feeling frustrated.
What stands out most is the sense of stalled, or even reversed, character development. There are moments where it seems like both Tamon and Kinoshita are moving forward in meaningful ways. Tamon begins to express himself more openly, reflecting on his emotions, desires, and identity beyond his idol persona. At the same time, Kinoshita appears to be recognizing the difference between “Tamon the idol” and “Tamon the person,” which is such an important step for their relationship.
However, just as these developments begin to take shape, they are quickly undermined. Within a few chapters, both characters seem to fall back into earlier patterns, which makes the progression feel inconsistent.
In particular, Tamon’s behavior in this volume was difficult to read. His repeated pleading crosses from vulnerability into something that feels excessive and, at times, uncomfortable. Instead of deepening his character, it risks diminishing him and overshadowing the growth he had started to show. On the other hand, Kinoshita’s responses, especially her resistance until after these moments, feel somewhat at odds with her stated feelings. If she truly values Tamon as a person, the dynamic in these scenes becomes harder to reconcile.
That said, I still believe in the potential of this story. The premise offers many compelling directions to explore, especially the contrast between public and private identity and the emotional complexity of loving someone who lives in both worlds. The supporting cast also has a lot of potential that could enrich the narrative further.
My concern is that the story may start to rely too heavily on repeated setbacks to keep the plot moving, instead of allowing the characters to grow in a more continuous way. Growth does not limit storytelling, it expands it.
Despite my disappointment with this volume, I am still invested. I care about these characters and want to see them treated with the depth they deserve. I just hope future volumes will build on their development rather than resetting it, and find a more consistent balance between humor and emotional authenticity.
For now, I remain cautiously hopeful, though I wish I did not feel this conflicted going into the next volume.
Unfortunately, this volume left me feeling frustrated.
What stands out most is the sense of stalled, or even reversed, character development. There are moments where it seems like both Tamon and Kinoshita are moving forward in meaningful ways. Tamon begins to express himself more openly, reflecting on his emotions, desires, and identity beyond his idol persona. At the same time, Kinoshita appears to be recognizing the difference between “Tamon the idol” and “Tamon the person,” which is such an important step for their relationship.
However, just as these developments begin to take shape, they are quickly undermined. Within a few chapters, both characters seem to fall back into earlier patterns, which makes the progression feel inconsistent.
In particular, Tamon’s behavior in this volume was difficult to read. His repeated pleading crosses from vulnerability into something that feels excessive and, at times, uncomfortable. Instead of deepening his character, it risks diminishing him and overshadowing the growth he had started to show. On the other hand, Kinoshita’s responses, especially her resistance until after these moments, feel somewhat at odds with her stated feelings. If she truly values Tamon as a person, the dynamic in these scenes becomes harder to reconcile.
That said, I still believe in the potential of this story. The premise offers many compelling directions to explore, especially the contrast between public and private identity and the emotional complexity of loving someone who lives in both worlds. The supporting cast also has a lot of potential that could enrich the narrative further.
My concern is that the story may start to rely too heavily on repeated setbacks to keep the plot moving, instead of allowing the characters to grow in a more continuous way. Growth does not limit storytelling, it expands it.
Despite my disappointment with this volume, I am still invested. I care about these characters and want to see them treated with the depth they deserve. I just hope future volumes will build on their development rather than resetting it, and find a more consistent balance between humor and emotional authenticity.
For now, I remain cautiously hopeful, though I wish I did not feel this conflicted going into the next volume.
January 6, 2026
This one was so amazing!!!! I'm so glad that the series is progressing like this. I was a bit concerned that Utage would never allow a relationship to form between herself and Tamon, but I'm so happy that the dynamic is slowly shifting. With other perspectives giving her a chance to see the relationship in a different light, she is now able to progress to being able to call Tamon her friend! I also appreciate how Tamon's brother can see the strained relationship Tamon has between his peers. He truly doesn't have a friend and I'm glad his brother could identify that. I really hope that Tamon will be able to see himself more positively and his band mates can give him more grace considering his low self-esteem.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I do kind of wish that each volume was a little longer because sometimes I feel like there's just so much happening. But I do really enjoy the characters and watching them grow as the story progresses. I am a little frustrated with Kinoshita and her stubbornness about only seeing Tamon as an idol and not a real person. I am SO curious to see what's going to happen now that... well, no spoilers, but I'm curious to see what's going to happen next. I don't want to get my hopes up too high because I have a feeling something will come crashing down the middle of what's currently going on lol.
As always, thank you Viz Media for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
As always, thank you Viz Media for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 6, 2026
I love all of these characters so much. They are all just so dynamic and memorable. I love seeing how they grow and change and approach new problems as they grow closer. For as short as a manga volume is I really feel like we did a lot in this volume and I was so sad when I had finished it because now I'm back waiting for more. I may also have had an extra good time because I've been seeing clips of the anime version on my feed lately and that just made me happy.
January 8, 2026
This is a volume that you can definitely categorize as payoff lol. You watch the main characters struggling for many volumes and then finally he gets a sliver of confidence and happiness. This newfound motivation seems to center around our best girl and the budding friendship they have. I particularly enjoy the texts they share. The cliffhanger ending though is brutal, thinking that I'm going to have to wait and unknown amount of months to get the next installment just hurts! Lol
January 23, 2026
I loved this volume so much! Finally we’re seeing some progress between Tamon and Utage, I know that it has been a bit slow but they’re honestly so cute. Utage needed to pass her denial stage until she realized that she actually likes Tamon. Also, Tamon is starting to become less depressed, bit by bit until he understands that people actually like to be near him. I want to know what Tamon says to Utage!
March 16, 2026
If I could give this a six star I would. We are so close to a major breakthrough between Tamon and Utage It isn't even funny. The buildup in the volume, the friendship, that even family is beginning to notice, and then that ending! Ugh! The art has those moments of pure brilliance that just explode with emotional impact and the hilariousness of the gloomy side art still has me rolling in laughter. I just can't wait to see how Tamon reacts in that cliffhanger!
January 18, 2026
I think im in the minority, I don't really care about the romance between Tamon and the girl. It is just unrealistic, she fan girling over everything he does. It is exhausting. Tamon is god is just cringe. Seriously. I actually more interested in the relationships with the band mates. But clearly this shojo manga so 🤷
February 2, 2026
We got back to our main couple and I’m glad, I’ve been wanting some cute things/movement to happen with them. I love when Tamon is so pathetic begging her to please look his way cause how can he exist otherwise. I love the little mushroom to represent him and I’m ready for them both to accept their feelings!
February 27, 2026
Can they get any cuter?!
The date was so cute and we got to see them actually let their walls down and truly have fun. That ending?! I couldn't stop grinning reading this volume. Utage is the best and truly does have all the connections (because she's so cool).
Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the DRC!
The date was so cute and we got to see them actually let their walls down and truly have fun. That ending?! I couldn't stop grinning reading this volume. Utage is the best and truly does have all the connections (because she's so cool).
Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for the DRC!
May 10, 2026
This was so cute. It was fun learning more about Tamon’s family, but the story arc about Tamon wanting to be friends with Utage is the one that takes the cake. 🎡
Sometimes Utage is just too caught up in her imagined “rules of fandom” that she keeps Tamon at arms length and that’s frustrating. Still, her struggle with this issue feels like it’s evolving—hopefully for the better.
Sometimes Utage is just too caught up in her imagined “rules of fandom” that she keeps Tamon at arms length and that’s frustrating. Still, her struggle with this issue feels like it’s evolving—hopefully for the better.
February 3, 2026
OMG! This volume was EVERYTHING! I was laughing so hard while reading this one. Shiwasu's art in the comedic panels are perfect. And that ending??! I read this at work and I had to silently scream into my volume to keep myself from exploding like Utage's head when encountering Hottiehara.
February 13, 2026
skahfuejs I'm gonna faint 😭
what you mean it just ends like that? dying for the rest 😭
genuinely one of my favorite manga series ever. their relationship makes me giggle like an idiot. so glad to see some development
what you mean it just ends like that? dying for the rest 😭
genuinely one of my favorite manga series ever. their relationship makes me giggle like an idiot. so glad to see some development
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