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小林が可愛すぎてツライっ!! [Kobayashi ga Kawai Sugite Tsurai!!] #8
So Cute It Hurts!!, Vol. 8
The Kobayashi twins, Megumu and Mitsuru, were named after historical figures, but only Megumu has grown up with a taste for history. So when Mitsuru is in danger of losing his weekends to extra history classes, he convinces his sister to swap clothes with him and ace his tests! After all, how hard can it be for them to play each other?
Chiharu Uesgui’s devious ploy to use Megumu against Aoi has only brought the lovebirds closer together. And it’s also given Megumu an intriguing glimpse into Uesugi’s past with her boyfriend. Can she figure out how their friendship went sour before Uesugi tries something even worse?!
Chiharu Uesgui’s devious ploy to use Megumu against Aoi has only brought the lovebirds closer together. And it’s also given Megumu an intriguing glimpse into Uesugi’s past with her boyfriend. Can she figure out how their friendship went sour before Uesugi tries something even worse?!
192 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2016
About the author
Gō Ikeyamada
105 books180 followersGō Ikeyamada (池山田剛, born May 25) is a Japanese manga artist. She made her debut with Get Love!! in 2002, which was serialized in Shōjo Comic. Her manga mostly consists for a more young adult audience, due to some explicit content.
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May 21, 2022
Omg that kiss between the twin-brother and his love interest is everything! It is meant to be! I always keep looking forward to their crazy moments together!
June 2, 2023
I wish I could give this more stars!!!
March 26, 2018
Megumu Kobayashi is caught in an evil plot by Chiharu Uesugi, who is intent to destroy Aoi Sanada for reasons still unknown. Unfortunately for him, his plan backfires and brings Megumu and Aoi closer together. Mitsuru Kobayashi and Azusa Tokugawa are still battling their way through their feelings for one another as once again they must defent Tokugawa from those who mean her harm.
I thought this volume was adorable and on par with the others, especially when it comes to the storyline between Azusa and Mitsuru; however, I can't ignore the fact that at the beginning of this novel there is a threat to rape Megumu from Chiharu that definitely did not need to be there. I don't care if the character "never would have actually done it" the fact that it was put in here as a plot device really bothered me.
I thought this volume was adorable and on par with the others, especially when it comes to the storyline between Azusa and Mitsuru; however, I can't ignore the fact that at the beginning of this novel there is a threat to rape Megumu from Chiharu that definitely did not need to be there. I don't care if the character "never would have actually done it" the fact that it was put in here as a plot device really bothered me.
March 14, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars
Both couples I’m routing for got together?! Definitely worth 5 stars! Need the next volumes now!
Both couples I’m routing for got together?! Definitely worth 5 stars! Need the next volumes now!
December 24, 2016
~4/5
(Contains light spoilers.)
The entire plot line with Uesugi is just bad, in my opinion. It's trying to be a new, cuter take on the dramatic romance (like Peach Girl, for instance). And sometimes it works.
Uesugi tries to take advantage of Megumu, to prove that Aoi is weak, and instead Megumu turns it back on him with a big speech. It's supposedly powerful, I guess.
There's also a lot of plot movement with Azusa and Mitsuru. Mitsuru is on the hunt to find her stalker, and they join together to fight them. Then the cliffhanger goes back to Uesugi making a move on Megumu.
Meh. That's what I feel for this series. Meh.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
(Contains light spoilers.)
The entire plot line with Uesugi is just bad, in my opinion. It's trying to be a new, cuter take on the dramatic romance (like Peach Girl, for instance). And sometimes it works.
Uesugi tries to take advantage of Megumu, to prove that Aoi is weak, and instead Megumu turns it back on him with a big speech. It's supposedly powerful, I guess.
There's also a lot of plot movement with Azusa and Mitsuru. Mitsuru is on the hunt to find her stalker, and they join together to fight them. Then the cliffhanger goes back to Uesugi making a move on Megumu.
Meh. That's what I feel for this series. Meh.
A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
September 14, 2016
Chiharu's evil ploy gets part of the results he desired but Megumi has a surprise of her own that she counters him with. But his character is still a mysterious one. I really want to know about the past and why he seems to want revenge.
THe stalker mystery is resolved with shocking and amusing results. Confessions are made after all this time.
Overall I am hoping this improves. This was still a good read but it really borders on just being so-so. It just didn't grab me. Seemed to have lots of filler pages or overly exploded pictures used to come up with a full volume.
3 1/2 stars
THe stalker mystery is resolved with shocking and amusing results. Confessions are made after all this time.
Overall I am hoping this improves. This was still a good read but it really borders on just being so-so. It just didn't grab me. Seemed to have lots of filler pages or overly exploded pictures used to come up with a full volume.
3 1/2 stars
December 23, 2016
I dunno ... the first 3 of these had me hooked! All your squishy inside bits really did hurt from all the cuteness and I loved all of the characters. Since then, the volumes have been a bit hit or miss. I think it might have simply progressed too fast and the author isn't sure what to do with everyone now. This latest volume was ok, had a cute bit or two, but overall not as engaging as earlier volumes. I have the next volume on hold at the library though so we'll see if it picks back up.
October 3, 2016
Mitsuru and Azusu - you two actually like each other. Now kiss. Aoi try telling Megumu everything and maybe your old friend won't pose a "threat." Why does no one ever talk to each other? Oh yeah, because then the story would be over.
March 26, 2021
Megumu gets kidnapped by Uesugi, basically, and uses her love of history feudal to try and break a deal with him but instead he uses it to basically declare war...if I read that right. lol Megumu gets her hair clip back and escapes to find Aoi, who had been looking for her ever since Uesugi sent him the picture of her unconscious.
Mitsuru and Azusa get a lot more of this manga than usual, which is nice(as Megumu is sick for the last half). Mitsuru gets injured protecting Azusa who then tries to get rid of him for his own safety. However the two of them end up fighting off multiple people together, which was pretty awesome. Azusa uses the opportunity to make her feelings known at this point.
Mitsuru and Azusa get a lot more of this manga than usual, which is nice(as Megumu is sick for the last half). Mitsuru gets injured protecting Azusa who then tries to get rid of him for his own safety. However the two of them end up fighting off multiple people together, which was pretty awesome. Azusa uses the opportunity to make her feelings known at this point.
August 15, 2017
Uesugi has Megumu in his clutches and something tells me he likes her...at least a little. Hopefully it's not for some super sappy reason. Who am I kidding? It's a shojo, they're always super sappy.
Meanwhile, Tokugawa is awkwardly trying to earn Mitsuru's affection with food, but her attempts are...lack luster. She's also being stalked by a super creepy weirdo.
This series has 15 volumes.
Meanwhile, Tokugawa is awkwardly trying to earn Mitsuru's affection with food, but her attempts are...lack luster. She's also being stalked by a super creepy weirdo.
This series has 15 volumes.
November 21, 2018
3.5, good resolution of the stalker story, finally some movement may happen in Mitsuru and Tokugawa’s relationship, predictable misplaced declaration of love by Uesugi. The author notes say big things are coming in the next volumes, I’m not dying to find out but if the library has the volumes I’ll check them out.
March 26, 2023
Not the best volume in the series for me it had a weird moment in which her brother took a pic of her changing and sent it to her boyfriend. I know this a older manga but I don’t think this type of thing happened even several years ago at least I hope not. Also the only way that Tokugawa can get away from her stalkers is to look ugly like what.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2023
book eight of its so cute it hurts series ~ this is a very cute book with a lot of wholesome romance between helpless romantics. i would recommend this if anyone would like to read a good romance manga. this onee is super cute and there was so much drama but i loved it a lot.
December 6, 2017
Good volume.
March 10, 2018
I can't wait for the next volume!!!!!
March 31, 2018
=D its so cute it hurts! >u*
July 2, 2018
Finally the story focused on Mitsuru and Kobayashi. It was a nice balance between both twins love story.
July 21, 2019
Ah, I see now why this was switched to an Adult Graphic Novel at my library.
October 21, 2019
Not gonna lie: I read this series super fast and don't remember it super well. The romance was cute, though, and I liked it enough to keep reading until the end.
February 24, 2024
Absolutely ridiculous; I hate how much I love this.
May 17, 2024
It's too cute for my taste.
August 1, 2024
The ending? Come on.. Get outta here Uesugi!!!
February 13, 2017
The title does not lie - even when it's being "dramatic," this series is so cute your teeth will hurt...and it's absolutely addictive.
August 24, 2016
I'm used to the author's style, so all cliches and over the top cheesy and cute parts(Come on, the title is pretty much tells you what this is about) are things that I just let myself enjoy.
This manga is one of my guilty pleasures that reminds me of the chessy shoujo stories I used to read frequently, including some of other works by the same author.
This is vol 8 out of 15, and new feelings start to blossom, rivals declare intentions and the main characters' feelings are really awww inspiring.
This manga is one of my guilty pleasures that reminds me of the chessy shoujo stories I used to read frequently, including some of other works by the same author.
This is vol 8 out of 15, and new feelings start to blossom, rivals declare intentions and the main characters' feelings are really awww inspiring.
October 3, 2016
This volume is focused on Azusa. And yeah, she's becoming a very interesting character: she's both sweet and strong and she can defend herself. The scene where Mitsuru and her fights the pervs. That was so funny.
The part about Mego and Aoi was slightly less interesting.
I'm looking forward to volume #9.
The part about Mego and Aoi was slightly less interesting.
I'm looking forward to volume #9.
February 9, 2016
I could not put his one down. This has lots of surprises and a fantastic fight seen. However, no all is well in lala land when a new love rival arrives on the scene.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 4, 2016
The female twin is a little bogged down in a slow developing rival storyline, but at least the male twin's storyline of playing bodyguard to the angry young model is paying off well. Team Azusa!
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