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俺物語!! [Ore Monogatari!!] #9
My Love Story!!, Vol. 9
A gentle giant with a heart of gold finally stops being a love underdog in this hilarious romantic comedy!
Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn!
Yamato starts working at a cake shop, where she meets a handsome pastry chef named Ichinose. Ichinose mistakes Yamato’s kindhearted actions for signs of affection, and he falls for her! Ichinose even goes so far as to tell Takeo to break up with Yamato! How will Takeo handle this new challenge?
Takeo Goda is a giant guy with a giant heart. Too bad the girls don’t want him! (They want his good-looking best friend, Sunakawa.) Used to being on the sidelines, Takeo simply stands tall and accepts his fate. But one day when he saves a girl named Yamato from a harasser on the train, his (love!) life suddenly takes an incredible turn!
Yamato starts working at a cake shop, where she meets a handsome pastry chef named Ichinose. Ichinose mistakes Yamato’s kindhearted actions for signs of affection, and he falls for her! Ichinose even goes so far as to tell Takeo to break up with Yamato! How will Takeo handle this new challenge?
192 pages, Paperback
First published June 25, 2015
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About the author
Kazune Kawahara
164 books289 followers• Birth Date: March 11th, 1972
• Blood Type: A
• Zodiac: Pisces
Kazune Kawahara (河原和音) made her manga debut at age 18 with Kare no Ichiban Sukina Hito (His Most Favorite Person). Also, while thinking of her manga, she often spaces out and brings grocery baskets home. Adores her nieces.
• Blood Type: A
• Zodiac: Pisces
Kazune Kawahara (河原和音) made her manga debut at age 18 with Kare no Ichiban Sukina Hito (His Most Favorite Person). Also, while thinking of her manga, she often spaces out and brings grocery baskets home. Adores her nieces.
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July 16, 2018
I am not sure exactly who the cover art is alluding to; Sylvester Stallone in Rambo? Something like that, as he main conflict in this volume is between Takeo and Ichinose, the pastry chef introduced in the last volume, who sees Yamato as his muse. Takeo just wants her to be happy, he says, but finally, he takes a stand (see cover art for hint at what stand this be for the gentle giant).
We saw in a couple earlier volumes how naive Takeo is when another girl is interested in him: He just doesn't see it happening though everyone around him does. Yamato here is similarly dense, Takeo observes.
I have one observation/query to reveal my ignorance: After several volumes, Takeo discovers his girlfriend's first name is actually Rinko. Is this a cultural issue or about their shyness? Takeo at the end of this volume still cannot utter her first name?!
We saw in a couple earlier volumes how naive Takeo is when another girl is interested in him: He just doesn't see it happening though everyone around him does. Yamato here is similarly dense, Takeo observes.
I have one observation/query to reveal my ignorance: After several volumes, Takeo discovers his girlfriend's first name is actually Rinko. Is this a cultural issue or about their shyness? Takeo at the end of this volume still cannot utter her first name?!
September 19, 2022
Yamato está trabajando a medio tiempo en una pastelería y pese a que al principio le costó trabajo, ahora se la pasa muy bien e inclusive se ganó la atención del joven pâtissière, Ichinose-san.
Rinko, al igual que Takeo, son personas de buen corazón que jamás consideran la mala versión de otros, sin embargo, eso también los vuelve un tanto ingenuos. Ichinose comienza a desarrollar sentimientos por Rinko, pues al ver que ella es feliz comiendo sus postres, es como si de pronto la chica se convirtiera en una musa, en la fuente principal de su inspiración para preparar postres.
Ichinose se atreve a exigirle a Takeo que deje a Yamato, argumentando que él sería un mejor partido para ella. Takeo, desafortunadamente no sabe lidiar con lo que eso provoca y, aunque la quiere como a nadie, es cierto que quizá ella se sienta mejor con otras personas.
Este volumen nos sumerge en lo complejo que son las relaciones, en especial cuando personas externas miran a una pareja, y no pueden comprender por qué están juntas. Creo que explora perfectamente el sentimiento de querer hacer feliz a tu pareja, aun cuando quizá no seas la mejor opción, porque en el fondo lo que sientes es puro amor.
Si bien es cierto que una relación debe construirse día a día, es común que los externos no vean o no comprendan todo lo que conlleva dar un pedazo de tu corazón a alguien. Creo que Takeo y Rinko son una pareja que no tiene sentido hasta que comprendes que los dos se quieren muchísimo y que tienen una química maravillosa.
En definitiva, esta historia está llena de momentos dulces, así como de realidades que se viven cuando tienes un romance con alguien. Es preciosa a más no poder y aunque es un género que ha sido explotado hasta la médula, sigue manteniendo su originalidad.
Leído para el #RayCharlesReadathon24.
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1 | Volumen 2 | Volumen 3 | Volumen 4 | Volumen 5 | Volumen 6 | Volumen 7 | Volumen 8
Rinko, al igual que Takeo, son personas de buen corazón que jamás consideran la mala versión de otros, sin embargo, eso también los vuelve un tanto ingenuos. Ichinose comienza a desarrollar sentimientos por Rinko, pues al ver que ella es feliz comiendo sus postres, es como si de pronto la chica se convirtiera en una musa, en la fuente principal de su inspiración para preparar postres.
Ichinose se atreve a exigirle a Takeo que deje a Yamato, argumentando que él sería un mejor partido para ella. Takeo, desafortunadamente no sabe lidiar con lo que eso provoca y, aunque la quiere como a nadie, es cierto que quizá ella se sienta mejor con otras personas.
Este volumen nos sumerge en lo complejo que son las relaciones, en especial cuando personas externas miran a una pareja, y no pueden comprender por qué están juntas. Creo que explora perfectamente el sentimiento de querer hacer feliz a tu pareja, aun cuando quizá no seas la mejor opción, porque en el fondo lo que sientes es puro amor.
Si bien es cierto que una relación debe construirse día a día, es común que los externos no vean o no comprendan todo lo que conlleva dar un pedazo de tu corazón a alguien. Creo que Takeo y Rinko son una pareja que no tiene sentido hasta que comprendes que los dos se quieren muchísimo y que tienen una química maravillosa.
En definitiva, esta historia está llena de momentos dulces, así como de realidades que se viven cuando tienes un romance con alguien. Es preciosa a más no poder y aunque es un género que ha sido explotado hasta la médula, sigue manteniendo su originalidad.
Leído para el #RayCharlesReadathon24.
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1 | Volumen 2 | Volumen 3 | Volumen 4 | Volumen 5 | Volumen 6 | Volumen 7 | Volumen 8
January 23, 2024
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3.5/5 🌟
i don't appreciate that new guy's purpose in this story. i liked the extra chapter of little takeo and little suna being best bros since kids more than the main part, tbh.
i don't appreciate that new guy's purpose in this story. i liked the extra chapter of little takeo and little suna being best bros since kids more than the main part, tbh.
July 5, 2016
Sigh! I love this series! This volume brings some drama to the story. The pastry chef Yamato works for has fallen for her and is convinced she is his muse. He actually goes to Takeo and tells him to dump her, confused at first Takeo isn't sure what to do as Yamato is so happy working at the pastry shop. But Takeo finally man's up and the two boys have a challenge for Yamato's heart. Fun! It's all misunderstanding, as whatever the boys think, Yamato is already sure of heart [awwwe]
September 11, 2025
A romantic rivalry brings out some insecurity and wavering in a guy who usually plows through the world in a straight line.
It's good to see another dimension to our hero.
As always, Takeo Goda's best friend, Makoto, is by his side through whatever troubles ail him. And a bonus story flashback reveals a new facet to their lifelong friendship.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Chapters 32-34 -- Bonus Story
It's good to see another dimension to our hero.
As always, Takeo Goda's best friend, Makoto, is by his side through whatever troubles ail him. And a bonus story flashback reveals a new facet to their lifelong friendship.
FOR REFERENCE:
Contents: Chapters 32-34 -- Bonus Story
November 2, 2020
A rival appears to test the strength of the Takeo-Rinko ship. To see Takeo have such a natural reaction to a potential rival makes for a realistic portrayal of a relationship that is going to have to weather this storm to be stronger.
This volume is a decidedly marked return for our favorite couple as the main focus of their love story.
This volume is a decidedly marked return for our favorite couple as the main focus of their love story.
September 12, 2020
This volume is mostly devoted to the Ichinose-Yamato business (Takeo saves the day again!), but there's also more of Takeo as a kid, which is always kind of hilarious.
July 24, 2024
Vol. 4 ★★★★☆
Vol. 5 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 6 ★★★★☆
Vol. 7 ★★☆☆☆
Vol. 8 ★★★☆☆
Not gonna lie, I find the past several volumes underwhelming. This arc is just so predictable. On one hand, seeing Takeo struggle with insecurities makes him very human and relatable. However, the pastry chef is so off-putting and I can't wait until he's gone. The bonus story is definitely the best part of the volume. I love getting crumbs about Takeo and Suna's friendship.
Vol. 5 ★★★☆☆
Vol. 6 ★★★★☆
Vol. 7 ★★☆☆☆
Vol. 8 ★★★☆☆
Not gonna lie, I find the past several volumes underwhelming. This arc is just so predictable. On one hand, seeing Takeo struggle with insecurities makes him very human and relatable. However, the pastry chef is so off-putting and I can't wait until he's gone. The bonus story is definitely the best part of the volume. I love getting crumbs about Takeo and Suna's friendship.
May 2, 2019
Aduh ini Ichinosenya salah paham mulu XD ku gak ngerti lagi
August 25, 2023
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/jmsPL9GTb58
I would never have expected to have a love rival make an appearance so late in a series, but here we are, and surprisingly it works well!
While I have ZERO worries that this love rival even has a chance, it was really interesting reading this volume because Takeo has to face his own feelings, and because of that, we don't see him have as many humorous expressions. Like Suna, I never thought Takeo would ever feel insecure like we saw shown in this volume, and as a result, I didn't realize Takeo is one of those characters that needs to be in the "must be protected at all cost" group despite how buff and manly he is. (I had to laugh when says he's a man and Ai is like it must be awful being a man! LOL!! Out of context snippet of a conversation, but funny nonetheless!)
Truly though, I didn't like seeing him sad for so much of this volume, which definitely made me all the more thankful that Sunakawa was by his side! He is SUCH an amazing best friend! I love how he's always by Takeo's side and encourages him by just being there. Suna also gives those brief nudges of encouragement that are spoken at just the right time which left me thankful Takeo wasn't quite as down because of it. I really continue to love Suna's character so so so much.
I LOVED the bonus chapter! It was nice that it was a humorous one and picked up the mood a little bit, despite that this was a VERY good volume that had some good character growth!
Rooting for our main couple and that all works out well in the next volume! <3
I would never have expected to have a love rival make an appearance so late in a series, but here we are, and surprisingly it works well!
While I have ZERO worries that this love rival even has a chance, it was really interesting reading this volume because Takeo has to face his own feelings, and because of that, we don't see him have as many humorous expressions. Like Suna, I never thought Takeo would ever feel insecure like we saw shown in this volume, and as a result, I didn't realize Takeo is one of those characters that needs to be in the "must be protected at all cost" group despite how buff and manly he is. (I had to laugh when says he's a man and Ai is like it must be awful being a man! LOL!! Out of context snippet of a conversation, but funny nonetheless!)
Truly though, I didn't like seeing him sad for so much of this volume, which definitely made me all the more thankful that Sunakawa was by his side! He is SUCH an amazing best friend! I love how he's always by Takeo's side and encourages him by just being there. Suna also gives those brief nudges of encouragement that are spoken at just the right time which left me thankful Takeo wasn't quite as down because of it. I really continue to love Suna's character so so so much.
I LOVED the bonus chapter! It was nice that it was a humorous one and picked up the mood a little bit, despite that this was a VERY good volume that had some good character growth!
Rooting for our main couple and that all works out well in the next volume! <3
September 9, 2016
Nor much happened in this volume. The main conflict in this volume is between Takeo and Ichinose. Ichinose has feelings for Yamato, and this changes his life. Takeo must now keep Yamato from Ichinose while let Yamato work with him at the restaurant.
My Love Story is an amazing story. It shows the development of Takeo and Yamato's relationship. I am enjoy this current arc in their story where Takeo must defend his love for Yamato from Ichinose. The characters progression through this difficult situation is wonderfully paced and well thought out. You could feel every gut wrenching moment Takeo feels when he sees Yamato smiling with Ichinose. The characters have pop out personalities that push the series forward in the right direction.
My Love Story is an amazing story. It shows the development of Takeo and Yamato's relationship. I am enjoy this current arc in their story where Takeo must defend his love for Yamato from Ichinose. The characters progression through this difficult situation is wonderfully paced and well thought out. You could feel every gut wrenching moment Takeo feels when he sees Yamato smiling with Ichinose. The characters have pop out personalities that push the series forward in the right direction.
August 4, 2019
Going to fight Ichinose 1v1 in the pit. This is the only time I've ever felt angry at a character this whole series but it's such a necessary conversation to have in a manga like this without it impacting the overall impression of the series. I do love that while this series is soft, it has moments of great impact and storylines that play a significant role in the learning of the characters that influences them as they go forward. Its fluffy but grounded in reality and I appreciate that.
May 30, 2020
Okay so I really don’t like Ichirose. It’s weird that a 21 year old has deep romantic feelings for a 15/16 year old. Granted he didn’t do anything inappropriate to her but he did her put his arms around her for no real reason. I just get a weird vibe from him. I do really admire how determined Takeo is to not lose Yamato to another man and am curious to see how things play out with the new love rival.
March 1, 2017
I love it when a love triangle gets neatly exploded by people being sensible.
November 1, 2018
CIEEE... TAKEO CEMBURU. Tetep buat ngakak, gemes, dan lain sebagainya. Hahaha. Nggak sabar namatin komik ini :))
September 15, 2022
He's 21...
October 31, 2023
I’ll let this one have the 5 star, this series is so cute and I hate how quickly I can read these. I want them to take forever and for there to be hundreds of volumes
March 18, 2024
La verdad que es bastante insoportable el compañero de trabajo de Rinko. Repito lo que dije en el tomo anterior, se nota demasiado lo egocentrista que es.
Y Takeo me da mucha pena. Es la segunda vez que vemos que la situación lo supera, pero esta vez le hace frente al problema. O sea, a Ichinose.
Sí me molesta que Takeo no hable con Rinko y le plantee lo que ocurre con su compañero. Creo que si yo fuera él o Suna ya lo habría hablado.
Destaco la historia extra del final. Me encanta que le dan a Suna momentos súper tiernos que muestran lo gran amigo que es.
Y Takeo me da mucha pena. Es la segunda vez que vemos que la situación lo supera, pero esta vez le hace frente al problema. O sea, a Ichinose.
Sí me molesta que Takeo no hable con Rinko y le plantee lo que ocurre con su compañero. Creo que si yo fuera él o Suna ya lo habría hablado.
Destaco la historia extra del final. Me encanta que le dan a Suna momentos súper tiernos que muestran lo gran amigo que es.
May 30, 2017
Volume 9 of My Love Story continues to be just as super cute as the previous volumes!
A love triangle plot and adorable art by Aruko continues.
Yamato, Takeo and Sunakawa have such lovely personalities developing every volume.
How to fill the void when Ore Monogatari is over, is the question.
A love triangle plot and adorable art by Aruko continues.
Yamato, Takeo and Sunakawa have such lovely personalities developing every volume.
How to fill the void when Ore Monogatari is over, is the question.
June 27, 2018
Soooooo cute!!!!! I keep saying the same things volume after volume because this manga is just so good. In this volume another man wants to win Yamato's heart, but I love how oblivious she is, just like Takeo was when another girl liked him. Also the short story revolving Takeo & Suna at the end of this volume was one of the cutest things I've ever seen!
November 30, 2018
lol people who don't know what ore monogatari is and who only saw THIS particular cover might think this is a shounen. how ironic.
this is the volume when the angst and drama REEEAAAAALLLY start to happen, and it kind of becomes the main focus. but even so, it's still enjoyable, because takeo is genuinely a nice person and he puts yamato's happiness above all else.
this is the volume when the angst and drama REEEAAAAALLLY start to happen, and it kind of becomes the main focus. but even so, it's still enjoyable, because takeo is genuinely a nice person and he puts yamato's happiness above all else.
January 15, 2020
that side story got me right in the kokoro 😭😭😭 i love how much sunakawa values takeo's friendship. my best boy!
(main storyline was also v sweet for something that involves the plot device of a 'love rival' which is not a thing i care for. it's rescued by takeo's support and desire for rinko to be happy tho!)
4 stars
(main storyline was also v sweet for something that involves the plot device of a 'love rival' which is not a thing i care for. it's rescued by takeo's support and desire for rinko to be happy tho!)
4 stars
February 5, 2022
Takeo has a rival for Yamato's affection attention as her coworker Ichinose declares his intent to not only break up our leading couple but win Yamato's heart for himself. All I can say is poor Yamato.
Then there's a bonus chapter featuring a story from when Takeo and Suna were in elementary school. Such cute baby boys~
This series has 13 volumes.
Then there's a bonus chapter featuring a story from when Takeo and Suna were in elementary school. Such cute baby boys~
This series has 13 volumes.
August 1, 2018
Takeo Goda has a rival! I don't think he has much to worry about, but the conflict is super-sweet. A bonus story featuring a young Takeo and Sunakawa is a fun addition.
I can't wait for the next volume.
I can't wait for the next volume.
March 1, 2019
Pobre Takeo, todo un mar de celos e inseguridad, y para colmo el rival le dice que le va a quitar a la novia, y tiene mil de oportunidades con eso del concurso.
La mini historia de Takeo en primaria y la tarea, divertida
La mini historia de Takeo en primaria y la tarea, divertida
October 18, 2020
Kovernya kayak iklan mie super pedas hahaha ≧◡≦. Tapi sesuai dengan isinya sih ^^
Nggak Takeo, nggak Yamato, sama-sama kurang peka dengan "perasaan" orang lain. Suna aja yang jomblo radarnya langsung dapat ≧◔◡◔≦
Btw, suka banget penggambaran Takeo waktu kecil. Kayak Shinchan ≧◡≦
Nggak Takeo, nggak Yamato, sama-sama kurang peka dengan "perasaan" orang lain. Suna aja yang jomblo radarnya langsung dapat ≧◔◡◔≦
Btw, suka banget penggambaran Takeo waktu kecil. Kayak Shinchan ≧◡≦
August 1, 2021
El trabajo de Rinko en la pastelería es el momento perfecto para cuestionarle a Takeo su relación con la chica.
Ichinose, el pastelero, comienza a desarrollar sentimientos por Rinko and I'm like, sir, how old r u. En fin.
Ichinose, el pastelero, comienza a desarrollar sentimientos por Rinko and I'm like, sir, how old r u. En fin.
September 18, 2022
Muy bueno el desarrollo de Takeo, pues demuestra cuán importante es Yamato para él. Por otro lado, híjole con el pastelero intenso que quiere imponer su voluntad en la parejita. No solo hace sentir inseguro a Takeo, también pretende a Yamato, una menor.
October 5, 2023
Mi tomo favorito hasta el momento, el poder ver el lado más "negativo" de la relación y como a medida que avanza el manga, Takeo es capaz de darse cuenta de su valor. Tiene escenas tan lindas que me hicieron chillar y decir: metas ☝️.
October 23, 2017
The bonus story is super cute. I actually liked it better than this installment.
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