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沼すぎてもはや恋 [Numa Sugite Mohaya Koi] #1
In So Deep, It's Love Already, Volume 1
This unconventional teen romantic comedy manga features a heartbroken fangirl main lead and a shy easily embarrassed love interest.
Otaku Momoka Kirino has devoted her life to her favorite characters — and Shuuto Kametani, the scary, snappish new boy in class, is just her type! When she catches a glimpse of his blushing face and learns his secret fear of embarrassment around girls, she falls head over heels into... stanning him with all her heart?
But a proper fan is dedicated to spreading their love for their favorites far and wide. As Momoka learns of the protective and gentle nature behind Shuuto's intimidating front, she finds herself worrying that she might want to keep him all to herself...
Otaku Momoka Kirino has devoted her life to her favorite characters — and Shuuto Kametani, the scary, snappish new boy in class, is just her type! When she catches a glimpse of his blushing face and learns his secret fear of embarrassment around girls, she falls head over heels into... stanning him with all her heart?
But a proper fan is dedicated to spreading their love for their favorites far and wide. As Momoka learns of the protective and gentle nature behind Shuuto's intimidating front, she finds herself worrying that she might want to keep him all to herself...
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First published October 13, 2023
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March 6, 2026
So, this manga bravely asks, “are you a fan or are you in love?” And, the answer is a sincere—why not BOTH???
It’s a bit silly—in that shoujo manga way. But, it’s also pretty cute?
Our shy boy Kametani here is absolutely adorable—every time a girl flusters him, I want to squeeze his super pink cheeks. And, Kirino is a sweetheart. She’s got that precious, weird girl energy that I empathize with in my bones.
Anyway.
I’m looking forward to reading more of this? I definitely want to glean whether or not this author has a foot fetish—because why do we see Kirino’s feet at all??? I could probably count on two hands the number of times I’ve seen bare feet like this in ALL of the shoujo manga I’ve read.
Anyway, anyway.
Many reasons to keep reading. I’ll keep you posted~
It’s a bit silly—in that shoujo manga way. But, it’s also pretty cute?
Our shy boy Kametani here is absolutely adorable—every time a girl flusters him, I want to squeeze his super pink cheeks. And, Kirino is a sweetheart. She’s got that precious, weird girl energy that I empathize with in my bones.
Anyway.
I’m looking forward to reading more of this? I definitely want to glean whether or not this author has a foot fetish—because why do we see Kirino’s feet at all??? I could probably count on two hands the number of times I’ve seen bare feet like this in ALL of the shoujo manga I’ve read.
Anyway, anyway.
Many reasons to keep reading. I’ll keep you posted~
February 7, 2026
This builds up to be better than it starts with. It is one of those exaggerated stories that thrives on being vaguely ridiculous, but it actually works better when it boils itself down to just be an actual romance.
Momoka has a type and it’s apparently antisocial with a hint of danger. Shuuto is the new kid in class and he’s exactly that and, perhaps, a little over the top to begin with.
I feel introducing Shuuto with threats to kill any girl who gets close is a lot. Yes, I know he doesn’t mean it, but it’s kind of off-putting anyway. He’s much more extreme than the usual scary-looking dude and it doesn’t add much. He was enough before all that, but that’s just me.
His whole deal turns out to be blushing like mad around girls and being embarrassed, so he shuns people and wears a mask. And Momoka can’t get enough, which slowly turns from stanning to swooning as the story goes on.
And the way they come together is pretty dang winning. Momoka decides to make it so everybody knows how great Shuuto really is and also tries to help him get over his girl block.
This ends up blowing back on her when she starts to see that he really is kind of great and sweet, but she ALSO starts to help her classmates see it and subsequently draws other female gazes to Shuuto.
Momoka is one of those ‘damn the torpedoes’ heroines that I always prefer in my shojo. She completely inserts herself in Shuuto’s life, but without being overbearing. She’s the platonic ideal of the madcap relationship in I’ll Win You Over Yet, Senpai!.
There are a decent number of strong set pieces here, backed up by Momoka’s down to earth friend who is entirely too normal for this story, but that’s precisely why she works. Her judicious deployment keeps the story a little more grounded than it otherwise would be.
The haunted house and pool scene are really adorable and I loved the way that Momoka and Shuuto first meet. And when Momoka reveals the reason she doesn’t do anything but stan her faves, Shuuto really does step up. There are no shortage of genuinely romantic bits.
I wouldn’t say this is essential reading, but I liked it well enough once it got going. It’s a very good version of a standard romance that overcomes a protagonist who starts off as a total arse.
I’m really excited to see Momoka finding love, even if it is with Shuuto (who does crumble pretty easily once he starts getting used to her, so it’s honestly not that bad). It won’t be a must-read, but you won’t regret it if you like this style of romance.
3.5 stars - yeah, okay, this managed to become sweet enough by the time it was done. I’ll let it round up because I’m rather looking forward to more of this.
Momoka has a type and it’s apparently antisocial with a hint of danger. Shuuto is the new kid in class and he’s exactly that and, perhaps, a little over the top to begin with.
I feel introducing Shuuto with threats to kill any girl who gets close is a lot. Yes, I know he doesn’t mean it, but it’s kind of off-putting anyway. He’s much more extreme than the usual scary-looking dude and it doesn’t add much. He was enough before all that, but that’s just me.
His whole deal turns out to be blushing like mad around girls and being embarrassed, so he shuns people and wears a mask. And Momoka can’t get enough, which slowly turns from stanning to swooning as the story goes on.
And the way they come together is pretty dang winning. Momoka decides to make it so everybody knows how great Shuuto really is and also tries to help him get over his girl block.
This ends up blowing back on her when she starts to see that he really is kind of great and sweet, but she ALSO starts to help her classmates see it and subsequently draws other female gazes to Shuuto.
Momoka is one of those ‘damn the torpedoes’ heroines that I always prefer in my shojo. She completely inserts herself in Shuuto’s life, but without being overbearing. She’s the platonic ideal of the madcap relationship in I’ll Win You Over Yet, Senpai!.
There are a decent number of strong set pieces here, backed up by Momoka’s down to earth friend who is entirely too normal for this story, but that’s precisely why she works. Her judicious deployment keeps the story a little more grounded than it otherwise would be.
The haunted house and pool scene are really adorable and I loved the way that Momoka and Shuuto first meet. And when Momoka reveals the reason she doesn’t do anything but stan her faves, Shuuto really does step up. There are no shortage of genuinely romantic bits.
I wouldn’t say this is essential reading, but I liked it well enough once it got going. It’s a very good version of a standard romance that overcomes a protagonist who starts off as a total arse.
I’m really excited to see Momoka finding love, even if it is with Shuuto (who does crumble pretty easily once he starts getting used to her, so it’s honestly not that bad). It won’t be a must-read, but you won’t regret it if you like this style of romance.
3.5 stars - yeah, okay, this managed to become sweet enough by the time it was done. I’ll let it round up because I’m rather looking forward to more of this.
February 23, 2026
I was not expecting to like this as much as I did! It was just so cute and goofy. I'm looking forward to reading the next volume!
December 4, 2024
This is literally so over the top and ridiculous but I love it so much
March 27, 2026
This is adorable, a bit insta-lovey though.
February 27, 2026
He’s cute. But I’m waiting for a second lead 😜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 21, 2026
3.5 stars
September 13, 2024
Encore un manga qui me tentait beaucoup. J’étais très curieuse de découvrir cette histoire surtout que le résumé me faisait très envie. Je sentais que cette histoire allait me plaire et surtout aller me faire rire et ça n’a pas loupé. J’ai passé un excellent moment et je suis déjà impatiente d’avoir le prochain tome entre les mains. C’est très plaisant, drôle, rafraichissant, bref le mélange parfait pour passer un excellent moment.
Dans ce premier tome, Momoka Kirino est une otaku invétérée qui préfère de loin fantasmer sur les beaux gosses de ses anime, plutôt que de tomber amoureuse dans la « vraie vie ». Et ce qu’elle affectionne tout particulièrement, ce sont les « tsundere » : ces persos au caractère rude en apparence qui cachent en réalité une tendresse intérieure ! Aussi la jeune fille est-elle très intriguée lorsque Kametani, un nouvel élève tout plein d’agressivité, débarque dans sa classe en criant haut et fort qu’il ne cause pas aux filles et que celles-ci feraient mieux de ne pas lui causer ! Par hasard, Kirino va découvrir que ce garçon, presque toujours encapuchonné et au visage trop souvent dissimulé derrière un masque, cherche à cacher à tout prix que parler à la gent féminine le fait terriblement rougir…
En lisant le résumé on s’attend à une histoire un peu loufoque. Quand on voit Kirino qui devient fan du nouveau dans sa classe parce qu’elle adooooore les mecs durs en apparence mais qui ont un grand coeur. Du coup quand elle voit Kametani, elle devient fan de lui. Oui oui fan de lui. J’ai trouvé ça tellement drôle comme situation. J’ai adoré Kametani quand il arrive dans la classe, la menace qu’il fait au fille c’était beaucoup trop drôle. C’est un sacré numéro celui là. Dès qu’une fille l’approche d’un peu trop près, il devient tout rouge comme une tomate. Le seul moyen qu’il a trouvé pour repousser toutes les filles c’est de les menacer. J’ai beaucoup aimé le duo qu’ils forment ces deux là. La relation entre les deux évoluent au fil du temps et j’ai trouvé ça très plaisant. Ils s’entraident mutuellement mais c’est surtout Kirino qui va beaucoup aider Kametani. Elle va essayer de l’aider du mieux qu’elle peut mais elle va se retrouver dans une situation délicate avec ses sentiments!
Ce premier tome était vraiment excellent, j’ai passé un très bon moment. Cette histoire m’a beaucoup fait rire, ça fait du bien ce genre de lecture. J’ai adoré les personnages, ils m’ont beaucoup fait rire et en même temps ils sont très touchants. On s’attache vite à ces deux là! J’ai super hâte d’avoir le prochain tome entre les mains!
Kirino vient de trouver son idéal masculin d’anime en Kametani… et elle ne va pas le lâcher !
Dans ce premier tome, Momoka Kirino est une otaku invétérée qui préfère de loin fantasmer sur les beaux gosses de ses anime, plutôt que de tomber amoureuse dans la « vraie vie ». Et ce qu’elle affectionne tout particulièrement, ce sont les « tsundere » : ces persos au caractère rude en apparence qui cachent en réalité une tendresse intérieure ! Aussi la jeune fille est-elle très intriguée lorsque Kametani, un nouvel élève tout plein d’agressivité, débarque dans sa classe en criant haut et fort qu’il ne cause pas aux filles et que celles-ci feraient mieux de ne pas lui causer ! Par hasard, Kirino va découvrir que ce garçon, presque toujours encapuchonné et au visage trop souvent dissimulé derrière un masque, cherche à cacher à tout prix que parler à la gent féminine le fait terriblement rougir…
En lisant le résumé on s’attend à une histoire un peu loufoque. Quand on voit Kirino qui devient fan du nouveau dans sa classe parce qu’elle adooooore les mecs durs en apparence mais qui ont un grand coeur. Du coup quand elle voit Kametani, elle devient fan de lui. Oui oui fan de lui. J’ai trouvé ça tellement drôle comme situation. J’ai adoré Kametani quand il arrive dans la classe, la menace qu’il fait au fille c’était beaucoup trop drôle. C’est un sacré numéro celui là. Dès qu’une fille l’approche d’un peu trop près, il devient tout rouge comme une tomate. Le seul moyen qu’il a trouvé pour repousser toutes les filles c’est de les menacer. J’ai beaucoup aimé le duo qu’ils forment ces deux là. La relation entre les deux évoluent au fil du temps et j’ai trouvé ça très plaisant. Ils s’entraident mutuellement mais c’est surtout Kirino qui va beaucoup aider Kametani. Elle va essayer de l’aider du mieux qu’elle peut mais elle va se retrouver dans une situation délicate avec ses sentiments!
Ce premier tome était vraiment excellent, j’ai passé un très bon moment. Cette histoire m’a beaucoup fait rire, ça fait du bien ce genre de lecture. J’ai adoré les personnages, ils m’ont beaucoup fait rire et en même temps ils sont très touchants. On s’attache vite à ces deux là! J’ai super hâte d’avoir le prochain tome entre les mains!
Kirino vient de trouver son idéal masculin d’anime en Kametani… et elle ne va pas le lâcher !
December 18, 2024
Blush est une charmante romance adolescente. C'est une comédie, donc il y a de l'exagération, mais la prémisse intrigante évolue rapidement. On y présente Momoka, adolescente déçue par son amour précédent et qui avoue elle-même qu'elle est devenue otaku pour éviter les garçons réels, fantasmant seulement sur les héros d'animé. Et ce nouvel élève qui fuit les filles car son stress devant elles est trop grand. Comme dans la romance plus adulte 365 Days to the Wedding, Vol. 1, c'est l'histoire de deux personnes avec des blocages qui trouvent de bonnes raisons pour se fréquenter, et se découvrent des affinités... Ce qui est adorable à lire!
Le dessin est bien maîtrisé, les personnages sont beaux, autant Momoka avec ses cheveux courts, Kametani réfugié sous son masque; ou Mio Sakurai qui initiera un probable triangle amoureux. Même si on ne renouvelle pas le genre, la narration est bien maîtrisée, les malentendus ont des conséquences mignonnes, et l'évolution des personnages est belle à voir.
Le dessin est bien maîtrisé, les personnages sont beaux, autant Momoka avec ses cheveux courts, Kametani réfugié sous son masque; ou Mio Sakurai qui initiera un probable triangle amoureux. Même si on ne renouvelle pas le genre, la narration est bien maîtrisée, les malentendus ont des conséquences mignonnes, et l'évolution des personnages est belle à voir.
December 30, 2024
Blush nous offre une histoire somme toute assez classique, avec Kametani, un nouvel élève qui a l'air d'un voyou au premier abord et qui cache son visage, et Momoka Kirino, une otaku qui préfère l'amour virtuel aux histoires d'amour réelles, qui va découvrir le secret de son nouveau camarade de classe : ce dernier ne peut s'empêcher de rougir pour tout et rien, surtout en présence de filles. Etant donné qu'il ressemble à ses crushs virtuels, elle se donne pour mission de l'aider et de le soutenir, en tant que fan N°1. Ce qui peut surprendre, compte tenu de l'agressivité de Kametani dont il fait preuve dès son premier jour... On a pas mal de situations rocambolesques, loufoques, totalement absurdes, qui peut soit faire sourire soit agacer. La relation entre les deux protagonistes pourrait être intéressante voire touchante, mais elle m'a semblé assez superficielle. Ca ne se prend pas au sérieux, c'est une histoire tranche de vie romantique qui a surtout pour but de nous faire passer un bon moment. Ce n'était pas un manga pour moi, mais si certains et certaines ont pu passer un bon moment de lecture avec Blush, pourquoi pas vous ?
April 4, 2026
4.5/5 (rounded down to 4)
CW: panic attack
Transfer student Kametani wants absolutely nothing to do with his female classmates at his new school... because he gets unbelievably nervous around them. When his new classmate Kirino discovers his secret, she decides that Kametani is going to be her new oshi.
Yes, it can be absurd at times, but I think the absurdity is what makes the book so good. The grumpy x sunshine dynamic between Kirino and Kametani is well executed as readers see how far Kirino will go to "stan" Kametani at their school. At the same time, however, this book also provides a theme of stepping out of your comfort zone into something better for oneself, whether that's Kametani trying to overcome his anxiety of talking to women or Kirino opening herself back up to the idea of love after previous heartbreak.
If you're looking for a shoujo romance featuring an MMC that looks tough but is actually a cinnamon roll and a great grumpy x sunshine dynamic, you might enjoy this book.
CW: panic attack
Transfer student Kametani wants absolutely nothing to do with his female classmates at his new school... because he gets unbelievably nervous around them. When his new classmate Kirino discovers his secret, she decides that Kametani is going to be her new oshi.
Yes, it can be absurd at times, but I think the absurdity is what makes the book so good. The grumpy x sunshine dynamic between Kirino and Kametani is well executed as readers see how far Kirino will go to "stan" Kametani at their school. At the same time, however, this book also provides a theme of stepping out of your comfort zone into something better for oneself, whether that's Kametani trying to overcome his anxiety of talking to women or Kirino opening herself back up to the idea of love after previous heartbreak.
If you're looking for a shoujo romance featuring an MMC that looks tough but is actually a cinnamon roll and a great grumpy x sunshine dynamic, you might enjoy this book.
August 22, 2024
OMG IT'S BEEN SO LONG SINCE I READ A ROMANCE SHÔJO WITH A LIKEABLE ML 😭🩷
the characters aren't cliché as hell it's so rare in a school romance shojo* 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Such a breath of fresh air. The jealousy is at normal levels, they communicate, they have genuine interest in each other instead of being purely attracted by the other's appearance, it's not instalove, etc... All things that almost never happen in school romance shôjos.
Genuinely a good first volume, the only thing maybe is that the main plot (the blushing) seem to be getting resolved a little fast but maybe it's meant to be.
*at least from what gets translated in my country it's always the same cliché stuff 😭
the characters aren't cliché as hell it's so rare in a school romance shojo* 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Such a breath of fresh air. The jealousy is at normal levels, they communicate, they have genuine interest in each other instead of being purely attracted by the other's appearance, it's not instalove, etc... All things that almost never happen in school romance shôjos.
Genuinely a good first volume, the only thing maybe is that the main plot (the blushing) seem to be getting resolved a little fast but maybe it's meant to be.
*at least from what gets translated in my country it's always the same cliché stuff 😭
April 4, 2026
This is super cute- teenagers falling in love at it's finest. The characters are a little one-dimensional, but they're still sweet and I can see their relationship being actually pretty caring and supportive as it develops beyond "fangirl denying her feelings" and "boy who can't talk to girls, but FMC doesn't count". My main issue with it is that once they both acknowledge their feelings for each other, there's nothing else really holding the story together, and it's already pretty obvious that it's mutual by the end of volume 1.
Overall, adorable and fluffy. Made me feel like a doting aunt.
Overall, adorable and fluffy. Made me feel like a doting aunt.
April 12, 2026
4/6 stars
I really liked this and the art is cute. This manga is interesting in the fact that it deals with idol mentality in a different way. She decides to dedicate herself to socially awkward sometimes mean new boy in class and he confesses his social anxiety to her. I like the trust that is developing between these two and I am pretty hopeful for this manga.
I really liked this and the art is cute. This manga is interesting in the fact that it deals with idol mentality in a different way. She decides to dedicate herself to socially awkward sometimes mean new boy in class and he confesses his social anxiety to her. I like the trust that is developing between these two and I am pretty hopeful for this manga.
February 2, 2025
Je ne suis pas une grande fan de shojo mais j'ai vraiment adoré ce premier tome. L'histoire est mignonne, l'évolution des personnages est intéressante et leurs interactions sont à la fois douces et drôles. Bref, je suis conquise <3
August 1, 2025
honestly a cute manga. picked it randomly on my library’s online platform bc i wanted to see if reading manga was better on the new e-reader i bought.
was cute but not sure I’ll read the other books
was cute but not sure I’ll read the other books
August 30, 2023
cowoknya cakep banget ga paham gue
September 26, 2024
❑ Version : French
🌸 Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
🌸 Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.
September 14, 2025
it's very cute 😭 not much drama, at least for now, but i don't mind such softer story. can't wait to read the rest of it !
April 4, 2026
This is pure silliness.
April 27, 2026
Pure Sunshine Otaku girl meets Tsudare marshmallow boy
May 2, 2026
Oh boy, not sure this one is for me, although I've gotta say a male lead who blushes a ton is really fun to see. I'll give it another volume.
August 28, 2024
C'était drôle et avec un sujet que je n'ai pas encore vu abordé : celui de rougir au moindre rapprochement avec les personnes du sexe opposé. Ce qui change c'est que c'est un homme qui a se "problème" et une jeune femme qui l'aide.
J'ai passé un bon moment et j'ai ri (surtout à cause des remarques de l'héroïne et de son comportement de fangirl). En plus, c'était rapide à lire car j'étais bien entraînée dans l'histoire.
J'ai passé un bon moment et j'ai ri (surtout à cause des remarques de l'héroïne et de son comportement de fangirl). En plus, c'était rapide à lire car j'étais bien entraînée dans l'histoire.
March 30, 2026
Gahhhh Kametani is just so cuuuuute and handsome! Kirino is funny and cute afff. I really love both main characters and cannot wait to see how this romance evolves.
August 29, 2024
Beaucoup trop mignon et rigolo à la fois ! Mon premier Shojo j'ai adoré !
August 21, 2024
3,5
Vibes à la Two faced tamon, faut aimer mdr moi j’aime ça me fait trop rire
Vibes à la Two faced tamon, faut aimer mdr moi j’aime ça me fait trop rire
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I received this book from Tokyopop in exchange of an honest review.
I got this one blindly when I got the mail, which meant I didn’t read the blurb. I just went for the cover. Haha. So I was delightfully surprised when this one turned out to be a F/M romance and not the M/M romance I had expected when I saw the cover. Hey, to be fair, I read a lot of manga and most boys don’t blush like that unless it is M/M romance.
I was also at first a bit unsure about things, I mean our MC is an otaku and goes to stan Kamitani (the new guy). That seemed creepy, no. But I can tell you as the story continued I wasn’t minding it that much, in fact, I could see that there was something more blooming and I ended fully supporting and shipping these two.
In this one we meet Kirino, a girl who is quite athletic and also a big otaku. When a new guy comes in her class who is pretty much the kind of guy she often falls for (and all her oshi look and act like him) she falls hard and decides to become his oshi. What that entails? Making sure he is happy (and also wear his theme colour (don’t ask)). And now that wouldn’t be the biggest problem if Kamitani wasn’t painfully shy and a tad deredere. He cannot handle girls and has a hard time speaking up. So she tries her hardest to think of ways to get the class to accept him and him have a bit less trouble with things. So she steals the ball from the football guys, thinks of ways so he can handle clean up chores with the girls in class, and there is more. It was really cute and fun.
But what was the most fun and the cutest thing was that these two had a hecking big chemistry between them and I was just hoping that instead of stanning it would become falling in love. And I can tell you, heck yes, it does that. You will be going KYAAA and CUTEEEE and OMG just kiss already throughout this volume. I loved it when Kirino started understanding that instead of oshi-ing she is just falling in love. And I think given the last page of the volume Kamitani is also seeing something similar. Teehee!
Kamitani was so adorable, and while I didn’t entirely like how angry he got and lashed out, I am glad he started to try and improve and that he isn’t the bad egg people think he is due to how he reacts.
Oh, and that bonus at the end! OH YESSSSSSS!
The art is just stunning and gorgeous, I really love Kamitani blushes, and lord, I would have stanned him too. Plus, when he is not wearing his mask he has a fang-tan, and everyone who knows me knows I love those fangs! So bonus points to Kamitani!
All in all, I really would love to see how this one continues and see them start dating, because they need to start being honest and do that. This one was super cute and super fun and I would recommend it to all!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I got this one blindly when I got the mail, which meant I didn’t read the blurb. I just went for the cover. Haha. So I was delightfully surprised when this one turned out to be a F/M romance and not the M/M romance I had expected when I saw the cover. Hey, to be fair, I read a lot of manga and most boys don’t blush like that unless it is M/M romance.
I was also at first a bit unsure about things, I mean our MC is an otaku and goes to stan Kamitani (the new guy). That seemed creepy, no. But I can tell you as the story continued I wasn’t minding it that much, in fact, I could see that there was something more blooming and I ended fully supporting and shipping these two.
In this one we meet Kirino, a girl who is quite athletic and also a big otaku. When a new guy comes in her class who is pretty much the kind of guy she often falls for (and all her oshi look and act like him) she falls hard and decides to become his oshi. What that entails? Making sure he is happy (and also wear his theme colour (don’t ask)). And now that wouldn’t be the biggest problem if Kamitani wasn’t painfully shy and a tad deredere. He cannot handle girls and has a hard time speaking up. So she tries her hardest to think of ways to get the class to accept him and him have a bit less trouble with things. So she steals the ball from the football guys, thinks of ways so he can handle clean up chores with the girls in class, and there is more. It was really cute and fun.
But what was the most fun and the cutest thing was that these two had a hecking big chemistry between them and I was just hoping that instead of stanning it would become falling in love. And I can tell you, heck yes, it does that. You will be going KYAAA and CUTEEEE and OMG just kiss already throughout this volume. I loved it when Kirino started understanding that instead of oshi-ing she is just falling in love. And I think given the last page of the volume Kamitani is also seeing something similar. Teehee!
Kamitani was so adorable, and while I didn’t entirely like how angry he got and lashed out, I am glad he started to try and improve and that he isn’t the bad egg people think he is due to how he reacts.
Oh, and that bonus at the end! OH YESSSSSSS!
The art is just stunning and gorgeous, I really love Kamitani blushes, and lord, I would have stanned him too. Plus, when he is not wearing his mask he has a fang-tan, and everyone who knows me knows I love those fangs! So bonus points to Kamitani!
All in all, I really would love to see how this one continues and see them start dating, because they need to start being honest and do that. This one was super cute and super fun and I would recommend it to all!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
December 27, 2025
Un shojo classique qui mise sur le charme de ses personnages et un style graphique craquant.
Blush nous plonge dans une histoire d'amour naissante entre deux personnages aux profils assez typiques : un garçon mystérieux au tempérament sombre qui cache en réalité un côté adorable, et une fille qui a tiré un trait sur l'amour après avoir vécu un rejet douloureux. Ce premier tome pose les bases d'une relation qui promet d'évoluer, tout en jouant sur les codes bien rodés du shojo romantique avec suffisamment de fraîcheur pour donner envie de poursuivre l'aventure.
Le principal atout de ce manga réside dans son style graphique absolument mignon qui crée immédiatement une atmosphère chaleureuse et attachante. Les dessins donnent vie aux personnages avec beaucoup de charme, et c'est justement leur caractère un peu exagéré qui fait mouche : ces traits de personnalité poussés créent des situations comiques qui rendent la lecture légère et divertissante. On ne peut s'empêcher de sourire devant leurs réactions et leurs interactions. Au-delà de l'humour, on sent qu'il y a matière à développer ces protagonistes, et l'envie d'en apprendre davantage sur leur passé et leurs motivations est bien là. Le manga réussit son objectif de donner envie de tourner les pages et d'enchaîner sur les tomes suivants.
En revanche, difficile de nier que ce premier tome reste très classique dans son approche. On retrouve tous les archétypes du shojo traditionnel sans véritable surprise ni originalité particulière dans la mise en place : le garçon ténébreux au cœur tendre et la fille blessée qui ne croit plus en l'amour pour elle-même sont des figures qu'on a croisées maintes fois. Pour l'instant, rien ne distingue vraiment Blush de la masse des shojo du même genre, et on espère que les tomes suivants apporteront une touche plus personnelle ou des rebondissements qui feront sortir l'histoire des sentiers battus.
Blush est une lecture recommandée pour les amateurs de shojo romantiques qui apprécient les histoires mignonnes et ne sont pas rebutés par les codes classiques du genre. Si vous cherchez une lecture légère, drôle et visuellement plaisante sans trop de prise de tête, ce tome 1 devrait vous convenir. Rendez-vous dans les prochains volumes pour voir si la série parvient à se démarquer et à révéler toute sa personnalité.
Blush nous plonge dans une histoire d'amour naissante entre deux personnages aux profils assez typiques : un garçon mystérieux au tempérament sombre qui cache en réalité un côté adorable, et une fille qui a tiré un trait sur l'amour après avoir vécu un rejet douloureux. Ce premier tome pose les bases d'une relation qui promet d'évoluer, tout en jouant sur les codes bien rodés du shojo romantique avec suffisamment de fraîcheur pour donner envie de poursuivre l'aventure.
Le principal atout de ce manga réside dans son style graphique absolument mignon qui crée immédiatement une atmosphère chaleureuse et attachante. Les dessins donnent vie aux personnages avec beaucoup de charme, et c'est justement leur caractère un peu exagéré qui fait mouche : ces traits de personnalité poussés créent des situations comiques qui rendent la lecture légère et divertissante. On ne peut s'empêcher de sourire devant leurs réactions et leurs interactions. Au-delà de l'humour, on sent qu'il y a matière à développer ces protagonistes, et l'envie d'en apprendre davantage sur leur passé et leurs motivations est bien là. Le manga réussit son objectif de donner envie de tourner les pages et d'enchaîner sur les tomes suivants.
En revanche, difficile de nier que ce premier tome reste très classique dans son approche. On retrouve tous les archétypes du shojo traditionnel sans véritable surprise ni originalité particulière dans la mise en place : le garçon ténébreux au cœur tendre et la fille blessée qui ne croit plus en l'amour pour elle-même sont des figures qu'on a croisées maintes fois. Pour l'instant, rien ne distingue vraiment Blush de la masse des shojo du même genre, et on espère que les tomes suivants apporteront une touche plus personnelle ou des rebondissements qui feront sortir l'histoire des sentiers battus.
Blush est une lecture recommandée pour les amateurs de shojo romantiques qui apprécient les histoires mignonnes et ne sont pas rebutés par les codes classiques du genre. Si vous cherchez une lecture légère, drôle et visuellement plaisante sans trop de prise de tête, ce tome 1 devrait vous convenir. Rendez-vous dans les prochains volumes pour voir si la série parvient à se démarquer et à révéler toute sa personnalité.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
“While sinking deep into the depths of my obsession.. I got a feeling that something new was beginning”
When Momoka says this, it feels on point to sum up the volume.
In So Deep, It’s Love Already
-Shojo, romcom
-sweet, cute, wholesome read
- Release Feb. 2
- TOKYOPOP DRC
This was a series that I had on my radar to pick up for 2026 and was super excited when I found out I had the opportunity to read the DRC. It did not disappoint and I will definitely be picking up the physical volumes.
Shuuto starts his first day at school coming off intimidating to draw a line between him and the girls- this is a cover to hide his secret. However, this does not deter Momoka from going full fan girl- asking if she can stan him. While fan girling over Shuuto, Momoka discovers a different side of him- someone who is gentle and at times protective. Noticing he wants to get closer to the guys in class, she steps to help. They gradually get closer and she realizes her feelings of being a fan are transforming into something more.
I absolutely loved the gap moe of Shuuto, while he has an intimidating vibe underneath the mask he has a gentler vibe. You can notice the growth between the two’s relationship as they get closer and it becomes more than a 3D Oshi and fan. I love the characters' designs and personalities, especially the blushing Shutto. As Momoka seems to dive head first when she likes something- giving her whole to it. Like true shojo fashion, Momoka does start to get the conflicting feeling of wanting to help him but also not wanting anyone else to know the real Shuuto. I liked that it didn’t start out with a one sided love.
The transitions from one chapter to the next feels smooth and not clunky or awkward- the pacing also feels just right. I will admit the cover was what caught my attention and after reading volume one I did look up the release schedule for it.
When Momoka says this, it feels on point to sum up the volume.
In So Deep, It’s Love Already
-Shojo, romcom
-sweet, cute, wholesome read
- Release Feb. 2
- TOKYOPOP DRC
This was a series that I had on my radar to pick up for 2026 and was super excited when I found out I had the opportunity to read the DRC. It did not disappoint and I will definitely be picking up the physical volumes.
Shuuto starts his first day at school coming off intimidating to draw a line between him and the girls- this is a cover to hide his secret. However, this does not deter Momoka from going full fan girl- asking if she can stan him. While fan girling over Shuuto, Momoka discovers a different side of him- someone who is gentle and at times protective. Noticing he wants to get closer to the guys in class, she steps to help. They gradually get closer and she realizes her feelings of being a fan are transforming into something more.
I absolutely loved the gap moe of Shuuto, while he has an intimidating vibe underneath the mask he has a gentler vibe. You can notice the growth between the two’s relationship as they get closer and it becomes more than a 3D Oshi and fan. I love the characters' designs and personalities, especially the blushing Shutto. As Momoka seems to dive head first when she likes something- giving her whole to it. Like true shojo fashion, Momoka does start to get the conflicting feeling of wanting to help him but also not wanting anyone else to know the real Shuuto. I liked that it didn’t start out with a one sided love.
The transitions from one chapter to the next feels smooth and not clunky or awkward- the pacing also feels just right. I will admit the cover was what caught my attention and after reading volume one I did look up the release schedule for it.
February 26, 2026
Eh. I mean, Utage wishes she would admit to her feelings by the end of FIRST volume. But like she's way more entertaining than Momoka by a landslide. It's painfully okay, very reminiscent of old school shojo with the ML hating, I mean, being afraid of girls.
It has interesting ideas only to rush past them or ignore them. Like I would absolutely prefer a crossdressing or maid cafe chapter than that average haunted house one. But whatever.
It has interesting ideas only to rush past them or ignore them. Like I would absolutely prefer a crossdressing or maid cafe chapter than that average haunted house one. But whatever.
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