Your Lie in April, Vol. 9

四月は君の嘘 [Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso] #9

by Naoshi Arakawa

COMBINED FORCES

"Want to commit double suicide with me?" Kaori’s words echo in Kosei’s mind. What can he do for her now, while she is still hospitalized? At the Aiza home, Nagi sees her brother Takeshi fall deeper and deeper into a slump and wonders how to cheer him up. Amid their worries, the teacher and student form a surprise duo for Kurumigaoka Middle School’s festival. What will happen with two pianists on one piano?!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Music, Graphic Novels, Shonen, Drama, Young Adult

198 pages, Paperback

First published May 16, 2014

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Reviews

[Swati Tanu · Rating 5 out of 5]

"As if you can see right through me, into my heart... Always, out of nowhere, you... just show up."

This series is fantastic, and while I have some ideas about where it might go, I'm not sure where I want it to go or whether I don't want it to go in the direction I think it would.

I enjoy the thought of Kosei being able to guide people further into the "intertwining" of music performance now that he has overcome his own personal anguish. It's good that the aim of music isn't personal glory or celebrity, but rather the connection it creates with others.

You might like to wander through a few artistic journals — they’re full of sparks and surprises.

[skylar ₊˚⊹♡ [hiatus]]

”this cruel boy tells me to dream one more time. i thought it was enough; my dream had already come true. i had given up. but you gave water to my dried-up heart. and i’m greedy. you’re making me dream again. dream that someday, i’ll play a waltz…with you.”

oh my gosh this one was so sweet. kousei playing a duet with nagi to show kaori what’s up!! kousei and kaori have completely switched roles! the irony of it all. kaori is the pessimistic one now and kousei is the one to tell kaori to keep playing. kousei’s the one asking to play with her one last time.

I FEEL SO BAD FOR KOUSEI OH MY GOSHHH!! actually both kaori and kousei but kousei seeing his mother in kaori is heartbreaking. this whole story is actually 😥 not ready for the next volume at all..

p.s. my library ebook app only has up to this volume so this might be the end of your lie in april reading for a while ☹️ hopefully they get it soon!!

”why are you saying that? after all your yelling at me, beating me to the ground, dragging me kicking and screaming onto the stage. after all the…all the scenes you engraved in my memory that i never want to forget.”

[Bookishrealm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nevermind. I regret my words from the review of volume 8. That scene between Kosei and the “new villain” was so beautiful. I promised myself I wasn’t going to cry but my heart is breaking so much. I don’t even have to hear the music to appreciate the artistry of this manga. It’s so beautiful.

[Rod Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best parts of this series are the sequences when the protagonist plays piano and we jump from character to character -- on stage and in the audience -- as they think about what the music is expressing or revealing about him and, in this case, the girl with whom he is playing a duet. It's heavy-handed and manipulative as the author basically tells us how to feel, and I'm sure it won't work for everyone, but it hits me directly in the right spot.

Also, the love rectangle is firmly entrenched and ready to drive the drama of the final volumes.

[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the idea that Kosei, having overcome his own personal sadness, is now able to lead others deeper into the "intertwining" of music performance. It's nice that the point of music is not personal triumph and stardom, but the connection it brings with other people.

[Nicolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for the entire series.

Naoshi Arakawa's Your Lie in April is a finely crafted work that will draw a steady stream of emotion from the barren crust of a calcified heart. It is a tearjerker, but it's actually a well-balanced work of humor, drama, and romance. At its heart, this story is a tragedy and a love story as well. It is a love story about life; and the tears it brings, whether from joy, sorrow, or delight.

I recommend you read this story alongside the musical accompaniment it suggests in its notes. It will increase your enjoyment by tenfold.

Volume notes:
This volume contains my favorite performance in the series; a piano duet between mentor and pupil. It also a joy to see how Kosei has come since returning earnestly to music.

[ProseAndPetals · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok I am so nervous to finish the series. I liked the duo but the question is are they going to be a couple? I mean they are only 2 years apart…

Note: I am watching the anime now! This book got me into manga and anime. Don’t worry I am reading the books first.

[アイデン · Rating 5 out of 5]

''The chilly....dry, still air. The freshly laundered sheets...make his presence softer. This cruel boy tells me to dream...one more time. I thought it was enough; my dream had already come true. I had given up. But you...gave water to my dried-up heart. And I'm greedy, you're making me dream again. Dream that someday, I'll play a waltz with you.''

[満月 · Rating 5 out of 5]

「その先にねチャラになる瞬間がある」
''That moment makes it all worth it.''
...it doesn't make as much sense in English.

[Karla V. H. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quiero mucho a todos los personajes de esta historia.

[Nərmin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Torture! Feels feels everywhere...
Nagi -Takeshi's sister is like cute little snake )
Kousei, I love you for what you did for Kaori. I wish you were happy together... (
I love that how inspirational this manga is! Passion for music! I wish I played any instrumental(
Two more volumes to go)

[David H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

After an unfortunate start with Kaori, things get somewhat back to normal again with the Kuru Festival. It's fun to see Kosei in this confident role of teacher now. Passing it on, as it were.

[Haylee Huddleston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aw, the loli isn't as evil as she seems.

[Perla Villa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nagi is so cute!!! The performance even just reading it was intense.

[Nazish Ahmed (Nazish Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rate this 4.5 stars.

I knew it, almost every volume is making me cry or at least close to it in some cases😭

It starts with Kosei dealing with what Kaori told him at the end of the last volume (although they don't tell us everything she said until later on). I cried a little, but that's to be expected by now when it comes to this series.

I'm surprised with the character growth when it comes to Watari and Tsubaki in this volume. I'm impressed with those two. Tsubaki's trying to be more mature about Kosei going to a school in another prefecture and not being in love with her, even she can see that he likes Kaori.
Watari actually gave good advice to Kosei on what to do. Sure he's still a womanizer but he has his moments.

The performance goes well, I will listen to it in the anime episode in a bit. Kosei is finally going to enter another contest and this time he's a whole different person then before and both Takeshi and Emi are excited.

I can't believe it, I'm almost finished this series, just two more left!😲 On the one hand, I NEED to keep reading, but on the other hand, I don't think I'm ready, Kosei!😭




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[Katt Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like Kosei I didn't understand exactly (at least at first) what the point was in his taking Nagi as a student. Now that he's figured it out we see what a great teacher can do for a willing student.

The duet is perhaps one of the most amazing things I've ever seen, and wish like crazy I could have heard them play it as well. Though I know I can probably look this up from the anime though, I hesitate because I could hear the music at least somewhat in my mind this is so well drawn. I don't know how many people appreciate how much we learn from these images and text. I feel their pain and suffering, experience their efforts and trials, and then bend in to listen to the music on the page.

This is one of the most perfect manga I have ever read. I continue to be impressed.

[Martu (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.9 - La verdad que me cuesta calificarlo. Quiero ponerle 5 estrellas pero hay algo internamente que no se porqué no me deja poner 5.
Es como que al principio parece un manga re sencillo y lindo pero en realidad hay toda una historia de fondo que es bastante profunda, emocional y hasta sincera ... "Real" , por usar otras palabras (o por lo menos en mi opinión).
Los dialogos con Kaori son definitivamente mis favoritos y aunque tal vez no lo parezca (o yo me la estoy rebuscando mucho) me parecen super complejos, ni siquiera puedo encontrar las palabras para trasmitir todo lo que pienso de este tomo (y el manga en general).

[Akansha · Rating 4 out of 5]

I might not know how music competitions work but I didn't like how Kōsei puts his partner on the spot, I know his intentions were right, I also see how it all worked out for her but what if it wouldn't have? It's too big a what if for me to ignore. And that other kid, I kinda feel bad for him and it just reminds me how Kōsei did kind of steal his biggest moments too especially when it wasn't even a competition. But in a way there are all really young so you can't really blame him as well for things. They are all in the range of 13-15 I think so I can overlook these small things that keep bugging me.

[dreamlightwolfsbane · Rating 4 out of 5]

With this volume, we find ourselves back on familiar ground inside a concert hall, which is undoubtedly where the story shines—just as Kosei and the other performers do. I’m so close to the end now and can’t wait to see where this journey leads. I’ve finished most of these volumes in the past 24 hours, as I’ve found them impossible to put down. Despite having chronic fatigue, I rest and sleep, and as soon as I wake up, I’m right back to reading and filling in my journal. I’m going to miss these characters and the warm feeling I get when I see them perform.

[Soobie has fog in her brain · Rating 3 out of 5]

Che Kaori abbia chiesto ad Arima di suicidarsi con lei proprio... Non lascia presagire nulla di buono!

Intanto c'è il concerto di Arima e la tipetta nuova che non mi sta molto simpatica. I due fanno un gran lavoro e tutto il pubblico è commosso anche se Arima cerca in tutti i modi di imporsi per metterla alla prova.

La scenetta con il fratellone geloso è piuttosto divertente, così come quella in cui riappare Miike.

Ormai siamo a meno due...

[Shaery · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

So happy for Kosei to conquer his trauma and not being afraid anymore. And Nagi is just the cutest thing ever. I am being to find this rivalry Takeshi has with Kosei very silly, especially when it’s very one-sided. Like, boy, get over yourself. Emi, I’m curious to see what happens with her.

Hopefully, both Takeshi and Emi get told off by this rivalry they with Kosei, because he doesn’t notice it or care enough to.

[Nami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Este tomo me dio mucha ternura, me encanta cómo la relación entre profesor y alumna se fue desarrollando hasta que acabaron por tocar juntos, y el cómo lograron tocar los corazones de las personas a los que ellos buscaban llegar. Me encanta ver a Kosei abrazando ese lado suyo, siento que creció un montón desde el principio del manga. Entramos ya en la recta final, tengo un poco de miedo pero también me da curiosidad ver cómo va a terminar todo.

[Artemisia-chan · Rating 5 out of 5]

manga bellissimo, molto scorrevole e la grafica è stupenda.
adoro come vengano inseriti i backstage aggiuntivi sui personaggi secondati, che arricchiscono meglio il personaggio e quindi anche la storia in sé.
e bellissimi anche gli approfondimenti dei brani, sempre molto utili pee sapere qualche cosa in più su quel brano
l' unica pecca, c'è qualche piccolo errore di traduzione, ma nulla di grave.
lo consiglio vivamente agli amanti dell' anime e della musica, soprattutto classica

[Manon2o · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un tome dans la continuité des précédents. L’histoire n’est plus aussi joyeuse, mais reste douce et pleine d’espoir.
J’attend beaucoup de chacun des tomes et je ne suis jamais déçue. Je n’ai jamais la sensation de stagner, chaque volume apporte des éléments qui viennent compléter l’intrigue et les personnages.
Encore une excellente lecture.

(4,5/5)

[Andrea1306 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Niente di eccezionale, non raggiunge i volumi precedenti, anche se ci stiamo avvicinando alla conclusione della serie.
Tutto quasi interamente dedicato a Nagi, abbastanza noiosa come parte, tranne verso la fine esibizione. Interessante la parte su Tsubaki.

[Nadina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is so great, and while I have predictions of where it might go, I'm not sure where I actually want it to go and if I don't want it to go where I predict it is heading.
Will finish the series tomorrow.

[Brooklyn Tayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series though. The foreshadowing escalates more and more, it's insane. I love these characters and the plot, it's so sweet and simple but so powerful.

[Adriana · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5: This keeps getting better.
Casi lloré en este tomo esa presentación fue genial. Takeshi al fin reaccionó me gustó verlo celoso al menos una vez

[Arthur · Rating 5 out of 5]

this series makes me emotional!!

[gabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

AWH!!! I ship those two so hard. But I know, I just know, that something terrible is going to happen.