Choking on Love, Vol. 5

むせるくらいの愛をあげる [Museru Kurai no Ai wo Ageru] #5

by Keiko Iwashita

デザイナーを目指すひばりは同じ美大のバンドマン・ガクとお付き合い中。芸祭中にSNSでバズったガクを見て悩むひばりだったけど、自分のTシャツを初めて買ってもらえてモチベUP！そして迎えた芸祭最終日。ライブでピックを忘れたガクのためにネックレスを投げたひばりに観客がざわつくなか、まさかのリヒトが…!!?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Contemporary, Music, Comics Manga, Manga Romance

176 pages, Paperback

First published March 13, 2025

About the author

Keiko Iwashita (岩下慶子) is a Japanese manga author.

Reviews

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still absolutely loving this series!

I really enjoyed the focus on Hibari and seeing her work towards her dreams too, which I guess we HAVE been seeing that up to this point. However, it felt different this volume with her new part-time job and how excited she was for it! Really feels like something she can do one day too, and hope it all works out! Plus, there was a fun cameo that I didn't expect!

The concert with Gaku and the guys was INTENSE! I LOVE when you're reading a music scene, and it just comes to life in a way that gives you goosebumps, where even if you can't hear anything literally, you can feel and hear it inside. Not sure if that makes sense, but I felt I was on the edge of my seat when they were playing!

Though I guess there IS something with that that had me on the edge of my seat literally too! LOL! What a plot twist I didn't see coming, and I'm wondering what exactly will come from this, or if anything will? I guess to be determined! I will also add that, as much as I don't like love triangles, I'm still not minding anything with this one! Probably because realistically, there isn't one since Hibari only has eyes for Gaku, but…

That leads me to say, too, that I was impressed that we saw a different side of Gaku! I'm not sure how much to say due to spoilers, but I appreciated him saying sorry when he was rude to Hibari due to being in his feelings. I was also surprised to see how much he really cares for the band, but also for Hibari. Sometimes I think he's just dating her because it's fun, and while I don't think that's untrue, I now see that he really does care for her and wants to be with her. 🥹

The ending was such a cliffhanger, and wondering what's in store for these two with their dreams, but also their relationship! Hopefully, the next volume doesn't take too long to release!

[Saskia [University era] · Rating 5 out of 5]

CUTIESSSS.

[Adiba (semi-hiatus) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wait what happened at the end of the volume mayn??! I'm confused

[rins_bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reread po 11 miesiącach:
Uwielbiam tę serię! Bardzo się cieszę, że wychodzi po polsku i nie mogę się doczekać kolejnych tomów.

[Recensionidelloracolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Per la distanza tra la pubblicazione dei volumi ho fatto un attimo fatica a ricollegarmi con gli avvenimenti precedenti, ma poi mi sono subito resa conto di dove eravamo rimasti.
Questo capitolo è stato molto esplosivo con gli avvenimenti, ne sono successi tanti e in poche pagine, da una parte questo ha fatto in modo che non vi fossero momenti di noia, ma dall'altra secondo me si sono bruciate delle possibilità di approfondire meglio i sentimenti dei vari personaggi per quello che stava accadendo.
In ogni caso la storia mi sta piacendo e adesso attenderemo con ansia l'arrivo di questo nuovo personaggio presentato nel finale...

[Mariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic volume with an amazing cameo!

Keiko Iwashita earned an automatic extra star from me just for bringing Matsunaga-san back! While I wish the timeline of his appearance was a bit clearer (and that Meeko had joined him), it was so nostalgic to see him. I'd love to see older characters like them stick around as mentors for the younger cast.

Vol. 5 shifts its focus heavily toward career developments. Gaku’s band is getting scouted, and the artwork during the music scenes is absolutely gorgeous. Rihito also makes a memorable, disguised appearance to save the day, setting up an intriguing dynamic for the band's future. Meanwhile, Jou’s rejection of Hibari’s best friend adds a compelling layer of mystery to his backstory—I smell a slow-burn romance!

While the main romance takes a backseat to career and plot progression in this volume, I still thoroughly enjoyed it. I love how this mangaka builds her romances on a solid foundation of friendship. Can't wait for Volume 6!

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final un pèl abrupte en un volum que se sent de transició perquè toca els mateixos temes que els anteriors, però on anem veient l'evolució dels personatges ❤️
Difícil ser objectiva amb aquesta sèrie, que cada cop m'agrada més! Trobo que hi ha l'equilibri perfecte entre creixement de personatges en l'àmbit artístic, drama amb un presumpte triangle amorós que està decididíssim, química entre protagonistes i una parella secundària la mar de cuqui ♥ Em fa ràbia que la darrera obra de l'autora a Espanya no hagi tingut èxit (Viviendo con Matsunaga, vol. 1) perquè això vol dir que les probabilitats que es publiqui en castellà són ben minses... :'(

[Jessica ❀ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall: still loving the story, buuuuut this volume felt rushed, even the art seemed rushed. I hope the next volume feels more organic or this story might lose me.

Love Gaku but he is irritating me a bit, I loved the rawness and conflict this volume, but he was a tad bit toxic there during the band scene. Hibari is amazing though, her character feels more relatable and real.

And now I have to wait until November for the next volume … which I am happy to do and hopefully it will get better. ❤️

[Vivienne Beloved · Rating 3 out of 5]

adoro come Gaku si mostri geloso, rimanendo comunque molto maturo.
Mi è dispiaciuto per Airi e la sua confessione fallita per Jo, ma non mi ha sorpresa sapere che il ragazzo a sua volta sia innamorato di qualcuno che non lo corrisponde. Non so perché me lo aspettavo...

[Eva]

I can finally see some conflict, and that's a delight! I don't like Gaku, though. Hibari and her jealousy towards Gaku's skills and abilities and her character development are so fun!

[Amanda mcguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

[Azura Chan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally they had some raw. It's a good sign of relationship. I need more of this couple.

[Blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need moooore

[makenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[pezconpan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Shatiel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ehhhh...le cose si complicano sempre di più...

Ma quanto è bello rivedere Matsunaga??? *_*

[🧸♡뀨♡🐣 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 客廳的松永先生出現了！然後男一男二後來表演的對看也太逼欸樓了吧😂最後出現的人是誰啊👀

[**Sognatrice di libri** · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anche questo volume l'ho trovato diverte e dolce allo stesso tempo.

[Adriana Asef-Sargent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Am I crazy or were the last two ish chapters super rushed, my face at the ending like what.

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matsunaga!!!!! Yes I just love that the mangaka did a crossover with her previous series. Definitely made me happy!

[Mery · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ★

[Haede-San · Rating 4 out of 5]

SCUSATEMI E QUINDI ORA? DAI VOGLIO IL CONTINUO

[kells · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like that Hibari can continue to be honest with Gaku, telling him that she felt like he didn't need her anymore and then him reassuring her in response. It's so refreshing to have characters in a romance, especially a manga (or comic in general, manga, manhwa, manhua whatever) actually express what they are feeling to the other person directly. This is the kind of open, honest relationship we all should strive for. They're sickeningly sweet btw😒

I truly didn't expect what happened between Airi and Jou... but ykw, Airi was also extremely direct to him. AND WE LOVE THAT! Thank u author for making your women straightforward and take initiative🙏 Although I honestly wanted Airi and Jou to have a relationship with each other, and I didn't expect Jou to not return her feelings, it's good that he was frank with her (after she confronted him lol). I hope they can still remain friends. I liked their interactions nonetheless! Also, why's Jou-san so attractive, though?

I am HERE for Rihito joining in on performing with their band because Kyo wasn't there. I know I shat on him earlier in the series, but he's not a bad character by any means, I definitely feel for him, because unrequited love is not easy to experience. He's also a solitary character, so it was great that he joined the other musicians onstage. It was also kind of him to step up like that, since he didn't have to do so. I thought that was a good choice made by the author.