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スキップ・ビート! [Skip Beat!] #6
Skip Beat!, Vol. 06
When Kyoko’s heart is broken, she decides that revenge is a dish best served in the spotlight!
Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!
Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot, and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?
Chapters: 30-35
Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he’s casting her out now that he’s famous! Kyoko won’t suffer in silence—she’s going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz!
Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot, and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but she's in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spends with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?
Chapters: 30-35
200 pages, Paperback
First published February 19, 2004
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Yoshiki Nakamura
134 books1,068 followersYoshiki Nakamura (仲村佳樹) is a Japanese mangaka. She was born June 17. Nakamura made her manga debut with "Yume de Auyori Suteki" in the manga magazine Hana to Yume in 1993.
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January 27, 2021
Kyoko's first job is a commercial!!!! (If you don't count Bo that is) :D
That is going to open a lot of doors for her.
I also can't believe how she manages to be Ren's manager! He is very good at everything involving acting but his appetite is something that takes a professional to deal with! O.O
Edit:
Erika is crazy! She was willing to break Kanae's bones! -.-
Maria's lunch box is disgusting! Are those real?! 😭 (How did I just learn about these emoji's on Goodreads!?!?)
Poor Kyoko. She really wants to go to school. :(
Ren protecting Kyoko and apologizing for her is hilarious. I feel bad for both of them though.
Poor Kyoko desperately wanted her mother's approval and affection! 😭
Ren's reaction to Kyoko scolding him is HILARIOUS! 🤣
That is going to open a lot of doors for her.
I also can't believe how she manages to be Ren's manager! He is very good at everything involving acting but his appetite is something that takes a professional to deal with! O.O
Edit:
Erika is crazy! She was willing to break Kanae's bones! -.-
Maria's lunch box is disgusting! Are those real?! 😭 (How did I just learn about these emoji's on Goodreads!?!?)
Poor Kyoko. She really wants to go to school. :(
Ren protecting Kyoko and apologizing for her is hilarious. I feel bad for both of them though.
Poor Kyoko desperately wanted her mother's approval and affection! 😭
Ren's reaction to Kyoko scolding him is HILARIOUS! 🤣
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September 30, 2018
And this volume takes the series to an even better level! Love love love this volume!!! One of my favorites! It has some of the sweetest scenes and panels! WE get a really good look at Ren in this one. His life, his thoughts toward Kyoko, etc. He has fond memories of her as a child but still hates that she wants revenge but an acting scene and discussion might change some of that. Kyoko has to step up and act as his manager for a few days. And the levels to which she goes in amazing! Next time I get sick, I want her to come care for me! She is improving by leaps and bounds in acting and the president has a nice surprise for her as well. I really do like the president. Even if he is a bit odd and flamboyant in his behavior, dress and entrances.
November 18, 2021
3 stars
Character Development: N/A (for all mangas)
Diversity: Not Really
Likes: I liked the romance about this book.
Dislikes: At some parts of the book it was a little confusing. I still don't know what I think about this book. I am just not vibing with it so far.
What mood should you read this book in?: Emotional, Action, Romance
Pace: Fast
Likable Characters?: N/A (for all mangas)
Characters or Plot?: Character and PLot so 50/50
Overall, I am excited to start vol.7 (look at the dislikes)
Character Development: N/A (for all mangas)
Diversity: Not Really
Likes: I liked the romance about this book.
Dislikes: At some parts of the book it was a little confusing. I still don't know what I think about this book. I am just not vibing with it so far.
What mood should you read this book in?: Emotional, Action, Romance
Pace: Fast
Likable Characters?: N/A (for all mangas)
Characters or Plot?: Character and PLot so 50/50
Overall, I am excited to start vol.7 (look at the dislikes)
March 22, 2024
YESSS FINALLY SOME DEVELOPMENT
September 30, 2022
This was such an enjoyable and wholesome volume. The beginning was so cute and emphasized the beginning of Kyoko and Moko’s friendship! I love their friendship so much it’s so adorable especially since they both don’t really have experience with female friendships like this.
I was a bit offended with how everyone was underestimating Kyoko’s ability to be a substitute manager. For someone who’s never managed anyone before, I think she did pretty great. Hoping Mr. Yashiro recovers soon but I LOVED seeing Kyoko as Ren’s manager. We got a lot of interactions and moments between them in this volume. It was hilarious how hard Ren was trying to deny that he caught a cold. Kyoko really did her best and she’s such a sweet person in general.
It seems as if Kyoko and Ren keep trying to convince themselves that the other hates them when it’s clearly not true. Ren randomly remembering child Kyoko was pretty funny and Kyoko needs to realize that he’s Corn already. Anyways, I really enjoyed this volume and Ren’s “gentlemanly smile” kills me everytime.
I was a bit offended with how everyone was underestimating Kyoko’s ability to be a substitute manager. For someone who’s never managed anyone before, I think she did pretty great. Hoping Mr. Yashiro recovers soon but I LOVED seeing Kyoko as Ren’s manager. We got a lot of interactions and moments between them in this volume. It was hilarious how hard Ren was trying to deny that he caught a cold. Kyoko really did her best and she’s such a sweet person in general.
It seems as if Kyoko and Ren keep trying to convince themselves that the other hates them when it’s clearly not true. Ren randomly remembering child Kyoko was pretty funny and Kyoko needs to realize that he’s Corn already. Anyways, I really enjoyed this volume and Ren’s “gentlemanly smile” kills me everytime.
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February 8, 2022
4,5
Un altro volume davvero interessante, soprattutto perché vediamo come si evolve il rapporto non solo tra Kyoko e Kanae, ma anche quello tra la nostra protagonista e Ren. Oltre a scoprire qualcosina di più su quest'ultimo, sulla sua vita e sulle sue impressioni riguardo Kyoko.
Andiamo con ordine. Lo spot pubblicitario segna un punto di svolta nel rapporto tra le due disperate della sezione Love Me: Kyoko è decisamente su di giri, visto che per la prima volta può contare su un'amica, o meglio, su una migliore amica, con cui parlare, passare del tempo...tutto questo senza chiedere l'opinione della diretta interessata coinvolta nella faccenda, ma Kanae non sembra poi così contraria alla cosa. Alla fine, è una prima volta per entrambe. Kyoko è sempre stata vittima dell'invidia delle altre ragazze per via della sua amicizia con il pirla biondo, mentre Uffina non tende a fidarsi molto delle persone, visto che è rimasta scottata in passato. Eppure le due si sono trovate. Direi che il presidente della LME può essere soddisfatto: le due squinternate in tuta rosa stanno imparando ad aprirsi, con molte riserve, a sentimenti positivi. E nel mentre insegnano pure una bella lezione a quella rompipalle di Erika: bisogna saper lottare per quello che si vuole, non si può sempre prendere la scorciatoia. Se la figlia di papà vuole essere presa sul serio, allora deve impegnarsi e sudarsi il successo come tutti gli altri, comprendere cosa vuol dire ritrovarsi con le spalle al muro senza l'aiutino esterno. Come dice Kanae, deve scendere dal piedistallo e sporcarsi di fango pure lei. Chissà se ci sarà un seguito...
E poi c'è Ren. Rimasto senza manager per via dell'influenza, il ragazzo verrà affiancato da Kyoko: l'inizio di questa collaborazione non è propriamente da antologia, però questa vicinanza spinge entrambi a rivedere, almeno in parte, l'opinione che si sono fatti dell'altro. Vediamo attraverso i ricordi di Ren le sue impressioni sulla Kyoko bambina - una ragazzina che si è sempre prodigata per gli altri, ferita dalla freddezza della madre, convinta che Sho sarebbe stato il suo principe azzurro delle favole -, impressioni che ritrova anche nella versione adolescente, visto che la ragazza saprà prendersi cura di lui in maniera impeccabile. Il vero motivo del contendere resta il motivo per cui Kyoko vuole entrare e poi sfondare nel mondo dello spettacolo: la vendetta nei confronti di Sho sembra una motivazione ridicola e quasi offensiva per chi prende molto seriamente la recitazione, ma forse è giunto anche per Ren il momento di correggere il tiro, di andare oltre le apparenze e di rivalutare Kyoko alla luce del suo vero carattere e delle sue qualità. Facciamo dei piccoli passi avanti anche dall'altra parte, visto che, a dispetto dei battibecchi e dei "falsi sorrisi da gentiluomo velenoso", anche la nostra protagonista comincia a mostrare dell'apprezzamento nei confronti di Ren - apprezzamento per la sua dedizione e impegno sul lavoro, la sua onestà. Visto che la serie è ancora in corso, e non si intravede una fine, direi che siamo davanti a uno slow burn molto slow, ma qui non ci si scoraggia per così poco. Certo, c'è pure il fatto che Kyoko continua a dire di non volersi innamorare più, ma noi faremo orecchie da mercante e andremo avanti a sostenere questa ship.
Ci sono delle novità anche per Kyoko. Comincia ad aumentare il numero di persone che si accorge delle sue potenzialità: il mitico Lory e la piccola Maria, Kanae, il regista dello spot, Ren...è evidente che la voglia di vendetta nei confronti di Sho ha rappresentato la spinta iniziale, ma ora la ragazza ci sta mettendo tutto l'impegno possibile per imparare e costruire qualcosa per se stessa. Kyoko è una ragazza profondamente ferita, tradita dalla madre, tradita da quello che credeva il suo migliore amico, privata di alcune esperienze fondamentali per un'adolescente. E così il presidente della LME ha in serbo una sorpresa per lei: potrà finalmente frequentare il liceo, a patto di superare l'esame di ammissione. Un altro piccolo sogno che si realizza. Una delle cose più interessanti di questo personaggio è il fatto che lei trovi davvero straordinarie cose che noi tutti diamo per scontate - un'amica vera, la scuola, un'uscita in compagnia - e questo fa riflettere molto sul tipo di vita e di infanzia che le sono toccate. Sho Fuwa ha mandato in pezzi molte cose, ma forse è giunto il momento di rimettere insieme i pezzi e ripartire pensando prima di tutto a se stessa. E poi adoro i momenti in cui le sale il crimine pensando al pirla biondo e inizia a dare di matto!
Prossima lettura, il volume 7!
Un altro volume davvero interessante, soprattutto perché vediamo come si evolve il rapporto non solo tra Kyoko e Kanae, ma anche quello tra la nostra protagonista e Ren. Oltre a scoprire qualcosina di più su quest'ultimo, sulla sua vita e sulle sue impressioni riguardo Kyoko.
Andiamo con ordine. Lo spot pubblicitario segna un punto di svolta nel rapporto tra le due disperate della sezione Love Me: Kyoko è decisamente su di giri, visto che per la prima volta può contare su un'amica, o meglio, su una migliore amica, con cui parlare, passare del tempo...tutto questo senza chiedere l'opinione della diretta interessata coinvolta nella faccenda, ma Kanae non sembra poi così contraria alla cosa. Alla fine, è una prima volta per entrambe. Kyoko è sempre stata vittima dell'invidia delle altre ragazze per via della sua amicizia con il pirla biondo, mentre Uffina non tende a fidarsi molto delle persone, visto che è rimasta scottata in passato. Eppure le due si sono trovate. Direi che il presidente della LME può essere soddisfatto: le due squinternate in tuta rosa stanno imparando ad aprirsi, con molte riserve, a sentimenti positivi. E nel mentre insegnano pure una bella lezione a quella rompipalle di Erika: bisogna saper lottare per quello che si vuole, non si può sempre prendere la scorciatoia. Se la figlia di papà vuole essere presa sul serio, allora deve impegnarsi e sudarsi il successo come tutti gli altri, comprendere cosa vuol dire ritrovarsi con le spalle al muro senza l'aiutino esterno. Come dice Kanae, deve scendere dal piedistallo e sporcarsi di fango pure lei. Chissà se ci sarà un seguito...
E poi c'è Ren. Rimasto senza manager per via dell'influenza, il ragazzo verrà affiancato da Kyoko: l'inizio di questa collaborazione non è propriamente da antologia, però questa vicinanza spinge entrambi a rivedere, almeno in parte, l'opinione che si sono fatti dell'altro. Vediamo attraverso i ricordi di Ren le sue impressioni sulla Kyoko bambina - una ragazzina che si è sempre prodigata per gli altri, ferita dalla freddezza della madre, convinta che Sho sarebbe stato il suo principe azzurro delle favole -, impressioni che ritrova anche nella versione adolescente, visto che la ragazza saprà prendersi cura di lui in maniera impeccabile. Il vero motivo del contendere resta il motivo per cui Kyoko vuole entrare e poi sfondare nel mondo dello spettacolo: la vendetta nei confronti di Sho sembra una motivazione ridicola e quasi offensiva per chi prende molto seriamente la recitazione, ma forse è giunto anche per Ren il momento di correggere il tiro, di andare oltre le apparenze e di rivalutare Kyoko alla luce del suo vero carattere e delle sue qualità. Facciamo dei piccoli passi avanti anche dall'altra parte, visto che, a dispetto dei battibecchi e dei "falsi sorrisi da gentiluomo velenoso", anche la nostra protagonista comincia a mostrare dell'apprezzamento nei confronti di Ren - apprezzamento per la sua dedizione e impegno sul lavoro, la sua onestà. Visto che la serie è ancora in corso, e non si intravede una fine, direi che siamo davanti a uno slow burn molto slow, ma qui non ci si scoraggia per così poco. Certo, c'è pure il fatto che Kyoko continua a dire di non volersi innamorare più, ma noi faremo orecchie da mercante e andremo avanti a sostenere questa ship.
Ci sono delle novità anche per Kyoko. Comincia ad aumentare il numero di persone che si accorge delle sue potenzialità: il mitico Lory e la piccola Maria, Kanae, il regista dello spot, Ren...è evidente che la voglia di vendetta nei confronti di Sho ha rappresentato la spinta iniziale, ma ora la ragazza ci sta mettendo tutto l'impegno possibile per imparare e costruire qualcosa per se stessa. Kyoko è una ragazza profondamente ferita, tradita dalla madre, tradita da quello che credeva il suo migliore amico, privata di alcune esperienze fondamentali per un'adolescente. E così il presidente della LME ha in serbo una sorpresa per lei: potrà finalmente frequentare il liceo, a patto di superare l'esame di ammissione. Un altro piccolo sogno che si realizza. Una delle cose più interessanti di questo personaggio è il fatto che lei trovi davvero straordinarie cose che noi tutti diamo per scontate - un'amica vera, la scuola, un'uscita in compagnia - e questo fa riflettere molto sul tipo di vita e di infanzia che le sono toccate. Sho Fuwa ha mandato in pezzi molte cose, ma forse è giunto il momento di rimettere insieme i pezzi e ripartire pensando prima di tutto a se stessa. E poi adoro i momenti in cui le sale il crimine pensando al pirla biondo e inizia a dare di matto!
Prossima lettura, il volume 7!
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September 14, 2018
This was an amazing read. I think the manga is the best version of the story, but I want to give the anime and tv series based on the manga a chance as well. I am in love with this manga. It is one of my all-time favourites. Also, I love the characters besides Shou. In this volume, I really loved that there was more about Ren's feelings towards Kyoko. Also, Kyoko is my favourite character in this manga. I love how she keeps improving and showing people that she is able to act. Also, I love that she is willing to take challenges. It shows that she will never give up. I thought this volume was the best yet because she became Ren's manager for a few days, and she ends up taking care of him. I love her, and I wish I was in the manga so she could be my best friend. The ending was fantastic. Can't wait to read Volume 7 and I hope it keeps getting better. Overall, an incredible read.
January 10, 2021
Diesen Band mag ich super gerne, weil Kyoko und Ren sich darin zum ersten Mal annähern. Rens Bild von Kyoko und ihrer vermeintlich schlechten Arbeitsmoral gerät langsam ins Wanken. Die Situationen, in die Kyoko gerät, während sie Rens Betreuer Yashiro vertritt, sind lustig und abwechslungsreich. Die Endszene war ziemlich cool.
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May 18, 2017
Creo que vamos por buen camino. Kyoko y Ren se van acercando más y más, es tan genial, hacen una linda pareja si se vuelve realidad .
July 26, 2018
I want to be as hardworking as Kyoko!
And also... hehehe, Ren’s finally warming up to Kyoko!! 🙌 Ship is sailing 😛👍😂
And also... hehehe, Ren’s finally warming up to Kyoko!! 🙌 Ship is sailing 😛👍😂
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July 10, 2024
Iako mislim da je ceo serijal nešto najjače što šodžo može biti, ovaj tankoban je pomalo mlak u odnosu na ostale, eto zato zvezdica manje. Da ne bude da nisam objektivna!
September 5, 2018
The start of this volume - with Erika being a sore loser about the commercial and trying to get her minions to take Moko out of being competition at any cost - was honestly amazing. I mean yes, she wanted them to break bones... but they just failed at it SO miserably that it was a joy to "watch".
Kyouko getting the chance to be around Ren more, by "taking over" as his manager temporarily due to Yukihiko being sick was amazing too. I mean... I'm a bit concerned that they would let a "newbie" with "no managerial experience" be the manager of the "number one" star in Japan but uhh.... this IS a manga and it's meant to be over the top so I'll let that slide. Plus, it was amazing seeing how well they got along together (...compared to normal) with Kyouko doing her best to help him recover from an illness (which he doesn't have. clearly. because he has never gotten sick.) and really going above and beyond... as she always does ;D
I really loved their reaction when he thought that she had dressed him in his pyjamas for the night. They were both so adorably embarrassed and it was great <3
Kyouko getting the chance to be around Ren more, by "taking over" as his manager temporarily due to Yukihiko being sick was amazing too. I mean... I'm a bit concerned that they would let a "newbie" with "no managerial experience" be the manager of the "number one" star in Japan but uhh.... this IS a manga and it's meant to be over the top so I'll let that slide. Plus, it was amazing seeing how well they got along together (...compared to normal) with Kyouko doing her best to help him recover from an illness (which he doesn't have. clearly. because he has never gotten sick.) and really going above and beyond... as she always does ;D
I really loved their reaction when he thought that she had dressed him in his pyjamas for the night. They were both so adorably embarrassed and it was great <3
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December 12, 2025
Cosa c'è di più bello che vedere Kyoko iniziare la sua carriera come attrice, girando la sua prima pubblicità? Vederla fare da manager a un Ren malaticcio!
Mentre lei comincia a capire che fare l'attrice non è più solo una questione di vendetta verso Sho, in Ren si risveglia quel sentimento che, forse, aveva cominciato a provare per la sua giovane amica anni fa...
Pronti per il batticuore?
Mentre lei comincia a capire che fare l'attrice non è più solo una questione di vendetta verso Sho, in Ren si risveglia quel sentimento che, forse, aveva cominciato a provare per la sua giovane amica anni fa...
Pronti per il batticuore?
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January 6, 2021
2021: Squee!! I adore Kyoko and Ren. The cold, Kyoko being a sub, acting... just love! XD
2009: It's the start, or continuation (however you want to view it) of Kyoko's and Ren's relationship. It's about here that I go from adoring this series to being full blown addicted!
2009: It's the start, or continuation (however you want to view it) of Kyoko's and Ren's relationship. It's about here that I go from adoring this series to being full blown addicted!
May 10, 2024
I'm annoyed with myself because I got mixed up over how many volumes the anime covered...I was thinking I'd be moving to new content after this one, but I'd just grabbed six volumes as a reasonable amount to carry home from the library. I need to get to volume 12 to catch up with the anime, so I'm only halfway through now. Definitely too daunting to try to plow through in the near future, so it'll take a while to find out more about what's happening with Kyoko and Ren.
This volume should've been one of my favorites, with Kyoko taking over as Ren's temporary manager while his manager is ill. It's clearer in the manga that she was just a dummy manager, meant to follow Ren around and trigger his Gentleman Instincts so he'd eat proper meals while making sure she was eating. I don't love that; Kyoko is very capable and it felt as though she was doing more as his manager in the anime.
The good bits, with her studying at his apartment and taking care of him while he was feverish, seemed oddly fast-paced and glossed over here. Plus, I didn't love the translation choice with him just calling her "Kyoko" instead of "Kyoko-chan" (Kyoko dear in the anime localization). Yeah, I know that in Japanese, only using a first name is a big deal, but it doesn't really come across. And if it was Kyoko-chan in the original, then why not include the honorific here? I guess they're using "Mr." throughout, so it wouldn't entirely fit, but the translation choices seem odd in this series. They kept in that whole bit with Ren's script that made absolutely no sense in English, and yet? Here, a crucial emotional moment, they just handwave and say whatever?
Also, the angles with the "Do you really hate me that much?" and Ren's surprise at Kyoko's silence weren't all that effective.
And the ice bag!! What was that absolutely ridiculous ice bag contraption??
Nakamura makes the strangest choices in this manga sometimes. She even rambles about it in her sidebar notes, but why did her editor not tell her to change that? It looked truly absurd.
I like this volume for its in-depth look at Ren's dedication to and love of acting, and his increasing gentleness towards Kyoko as he sees more and more of her true self behind her Sho Revenge Agenda. And I like how many layers his personality has; he's the only character who's as vibrant and multifaceted as Kyoko, at least so far.
On to the next volume! Eventually...
This volume should've been one of my favorites, with Kyoko taking over as Ren's temporary manager while his manager is ill. It's clearer in the manga that she was just a dummy manager, meant to follow Ren around and trigger his Gentleman Instincts so he'd eat proper meals while making sure she was eating. I don't love that; Kyoko is very capable and it felt as though she was doing more as his manager in the anime.
The good bits, with her studying at his apartment and taking care of him while he was feverish, seemed oddly fast-paced and glossed over here. Plus, I didn't love the translation choice with him just calling her "Kyoko" instead of "Kyoko-chan" (Kyoko dear in the anime localization). Yeah, I know that in Japanese, only using a first name is a big deal, but it doesn't really come across. And if it was Kyoko-chan in the original, then why not include the honorific here? I guess they're using "Mr." throughout, so it wouldn't entirely fit, but the translation choices seem odd in this series. They kept in that whole bit with Ren's script that made absolutely no sense in English, and yet? Here, a crucial emotional moment, they just handwave and say whatever?
Also, the angles with the "Do you really hate me that much?" and Ren's surprise at Kyoko's silence weren't all that effective.
And the ice bag!! What was that absolutely ridiculous ice bag contraption??
Nakamura makes the strangest choices in this manga sometimes. She even rambles about it in her sidebar notes, but why did her editor not tell her to change that? It looked truly absurd.
I like this volume for its in-depth look at Ren's dedication to and love of acting, and his increasing gentleness towards Kyoko as he sees more and more of her true self behind her Sho Revenge Agenda. And I like how many layers his personality has; he's the only character who's as vibrant and multifaceted as Kyoko, at least so far.
On to the next volume! Eventually...
August 5, 2019
Today's post is on Skip Beat!, vol 6 by Yoshiki Nakamura. It is the six in her long running series and you need to have read the five volumes to understand what is going on. It is 190 pages long and is published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Kyoko and Ren on it with flowers and ribbons on it. There is no foul language, no sex, and no violence in this book. The intended reader is someone who likes shojo manga, strong heroines, and funny revenge stories. The story is told from third person close of Kyoko the main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot, and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but shes in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spend with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?
Review- We have two stories in this volume with Kyoko and Kanae doing the shoot for their commercial and Kanae's enemy trying to hurt the girls to stop them from getting the shoot done. But Kyoko foils all those plans by just being herself. Then we get Ren and Kyoko for the rest of the volume. Ren does not want a temp manager but he needs one because he does not take care of himself and needs to be watched. Over the course of the volume Ren begins to see that Kyoko has not really changed, she is still the same person at her heart that he met so many years ago. Kyoko is getting more and more focused on herself and her wants for the future instead of hating Sho all the time. I am glad to see Kyoko being to focus on herself and what she needs and I look forward to continuing with her on her journey.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the book- Ren's manager Yashiro comes down with a nasty cold in the middle of an important shoot, and dares Kyoko to take over his job! Of course Kyoko accepts, but shes in way over her head with a pack of new responsibilities and the scorn of everyone who thinks she's doing a bad job. But the more time Ren spend with Kyoko the more he sees her kind and gentle side. Will all her hassles be worth his change of heart?
Review- We have two stories in this volume with Kyoko and Kanae doing the shoot for their commercial and Kanae's enemy trying to hurt the girls to stop them from getting the shoot done. But Kyoko foils all those plans by just being herself. Then we get Ren and Kyoko for the rest of the volume. Ren does not want a temp manager but he needs one because he does not take care of himself and needs to be watched. Over the course of the volume Ren begins to see that Kyoko has not really changed, she is still the same person at her heart that he met so many years ago. Kyoko is getting more and more focused on herself and her wants for the future instead of hating Sho all the time. I am glad to see Kyoko being to focus on herself and what she needs and I look forward to continuing with her on her journey.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
February 14, 2022
This volume marked for a big and influential change in Mogami's heart. She's begun to do things for herself for the very first time, to the point where even her revenge on Sho Fuwa is no longer her primary concern but rather it's become a sort of handicap, holding her back from the intended path of progression. We are able to see her tenderness once again as she takes up the role of "substitute manager" for Ren Tsuruga while his manager is out sick. As she takes up this role (more so of a perfect caretaker instead, but it's fine since that was the true intent of the department who employed her), she does so perfectly, enough to earn her a 100% mark from Ren Tsuruga (which he quickly deducts 10 from after she clarifies that her tenderness and loving care did not extend beyond her fierce determination to do 110% at the job she felt she was hired to do). Though it may or may not appear so to Mogami and Ren Tsuruga themselves, they've both already begun to develop an awkward but meaningful bond, different from the one they shared as children (which Mogami is not yet aware of that this is indeed her precious Kuon/Corn).
Also... When Ren calls her "Kyoko dear" in the anime to accommodate for the feel of him calling her "Kyoko-chan" in Japanese... I never noticed before how deeply that hits and how it feels just about the same-- as much as possible with the language differences. I'm going to try to remember that sort of translation and save it for the future.
Also... When Ren calls her "Kyoko dear" in the anime to accommodate for the feel of him calling her "Kyoko-chan" in Japanese... I never noticed before how deeply that hits and how it feels just about the same-- as much as possible with the language differences. I'm going to try to remember that sort of translation and save it for the future.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 26, 2018
So I just wanted to start by saying that I really did like this volume, but then again I had my problems with it. I kind of found it unlikely that Kyoko would be made substitute manager as part of the Love Me section’s work. I also found it a bit too convenient that she was Ren’s substitute manager. But I still liked this volume, because although it was convenient, it was also really amusing and fun.
Ren and Kyoko’s relationship got developed into something more friendly, Kyoko got the chance to start high school, and of course right at the beginning we saw the aftermath of the commercial audition. Overall a a good development to the series was made in this volume, especially with Ren and Kyoko.
Ren and Kyoko’s relationship got developed into something more friendly, Kyoko got the chance to start high school, and of course right at the beginning we saw the aftermath of the commercial audition. Overall a a good development to the series was made in this volume, especially with Ren and Kyoko.
December 30, 2023
It is SO satisfying to see Kyoko and Moko (Kanae) finally have their proper debut into showbiz, even if it is just a small commercial for soda. And I love that they put the brat in her place.
Plus we get to have Ren and Kyoko hanging out, even though it is against their will lmao. They're hilarious together! But I also quite enjoy seeing the softer and more serious moments in this series too. It shows that these characters are more than just silly and ridiculous, they're complex and interesting as well.
As usual, I'm thrilled to see what'll happen next, especially because of that cliffhanger!
Plus we get to have Ren and Kyoko hanging out, even though it is against their will lmao. They're hilarious together! But I also quite enjoy seeing the softer and more serious moments in this series too. It shows that these characters are more than just silly and ridiculous, they're complex and interesting as well.
As usual, I'm thrilled to see what'll happen next, especially because of that cliffhanger!
December 12, 2025
A good ending for Erika, hope she will act with Moko soon. Kyouko and Moko becoming officially best friends!
Then finally! Ren is here! But he is sick 😂 which is better because Kyouko can take care of him! Also finally he is wondering if Kyouko really acts because of revenge.
Note:
Where do I find such long limousine?
LME = Lory’s Majestic Entertainment 🤣
Favorite Quote:
Eating something with somebody is fun. That must be the magic… The more you “really like” to be with someone… The more delicious something tastes.
Then finally! Ren is here! But he is sick 😂 which is better because Kyouko can take care of him! Also finally he is wondering if Kyouko really acts because of revenge.
Note:
Where do I find such long limousine?
LME = Lory’s Majestic Entertainment 🤣
Favorite Quote:
Eating something with somebody is fun. That must be the magic… The more you “really like” to be with someone… The more delicious something tastes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2025
Io non so cosa succeda, sta di fatto che quando Ren appare nella storia e dice anche solo: "A", mi viene il batticuore. Avendo superato ormai da mo' l'età a cui sono tecnicamente indirizzati gli shoujo, pensavo che nessun manga romantico di questo genere riuscisse a farmi emozionare ancora... beh, mi sbagliavo alla grande. Questo volume mostra in modo splendido l'evoluzione non solo di Kyoko come aspirante attrice, ma anche l'evoluzione della considerazione che lei e Ren hanno uno dell'altra.
September 10, 2023
3.5
I liked this volume more than the latest ones. Ren is handsome and now, I'm certain he knew Kioko in the past. She is very determined. Her mother required too much to Kioko, as a child, to be worth of her. It seems that Kioko has a natural craft for recitation. Ren can't help to believe it is only for revenge vs Sho.
I liked this volume more than the latest ones. Ren is handsome and now, I'm certain he knew Kioko in the past. She is very determined. Her mother required too much to Kioko, as a child, to be worth of her. It seems that Kioko has a natural craft for recitation. Ren can't help to believe it is only for revenge vs Sho.
July 14, 2019
I liked this volume, it actually added a lot of layers to the characters, plus even I thought I’d hate the Ren x Kyoko vibes I’m not completely against it. So curious about how far back Kyoko and Ren’s connection goes.
October 20, 2022
⭐ 1, 2 de 10 suspenso, lo odio
⭐⭐ 3, 4 de 10 justito, meh
⭐⭐⭐ 5, 6 de 10 bien, no está mal
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7, 8 de 10 notable, me gusta bastante
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9, 10 de 10 me obsesiona, me encanta.
Mis puntuaciones son para toda la saga, en general. No por tomos.
⭐⭐ 3, 4 de 10 justito, meh
⭐⭐⭐ 5, 6 de 10 bien, no está mal
⭐⭐⭐⭐ 7, 8 de 10 notable, me gusta bastante
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 9, 10 de 10 me obsesiona, me encanta.
Mis puntuaciones son para toda la saga, en general. No por tomos.
October 17, 2024
Lots of beats highlighting Kyoko's innocence both with having a first female friend and in Ren's flashbacks. The stand-in manager opportunity gives delicious forced proximity moments. She's a determined girl.
August 7, 2017
The ever confident Ren got sick and Kyoko (substitute manager) took care of him. He was starting to change his views on our heroine.
September 4, 2017
there is just something about the epic romance with the bad boy that does me in everytime
November 8, 2017
More revelations about Kyoko and Ren. He is obviously impressed with her too.
Moar.
Moar.
December 27, 2017
Love it!
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