Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom, Vol. 9

花ざかりの君たちへ [Hanazakari no Kimitachi e] #9

by Hisaya Nakajo

HIGH FASHION
Framed by a teacher?! Falsely accused of using a cheat sheet during an exam, Nakatsu must confess to a crime he didn't commit or be kicked off the soccer team forever! As the power-mad teacher Kitahama extends his iron rule over the entire student body, can anyone save the students of Osaka High? Then, suave photographer Akira Hara sets his sights on another model...Mizuki!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Graphic Novels, Shojo, Young Adult, Fiction, Genderqueer

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 19, 1999

About the author

Hisaya Nakajo (中条比紗也) was a Japanese shōjo manga artist. She also used the names Peco Fujiya and Ryou Fumizuki for doujinshi with her circle, Daisanteikoku.

Reviews

[Shayshkers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good volume!

[Honeypie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the conflict/villain here!
It waa resolved too easily for me though.

[daph pink ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 9 is pure chaos disguised as a school story. There’s sports drama, ridiculous misunderstandings, and Nakatsu continuing his personal journey of “accidentally starring in his own romantic comedy without realizing it.” Mizuki is somehow still fooling everyone, which at this point feels like a supernatural talent. Four stars for slapstick timing and the kind of love-triangle energy that could power a small city.

[Dexter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love. The three RAs banding together to save the school was so epic. But I'm a little disappointed by Kitahama's dramatic turnaround. He just felt so evil somehow, that I would've liked him to kinda...stay evil, I guess.

I'm liking Akiha's plotline, though. I'm looking forward to the continuation of it.

[Cath · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5 stars.

[Harumichi Mizuki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kitahama-sensei benar-benar menekan Nakatsu. Tak hanya itu, dia dan para guru membentuk komite yang kemudian mendisiplinkan para murid secara sewenang-wenang. Nakatsu bahkan disuruh menandatangani surat pengakuan agar ia diperbolehkan ikut pertandingan sepak bola.

Saat itulah ketiga ketua asrama bersatu untuk menggunakan wewenang Komite Sakura. Dengan wewenang itu mereka berhak mengajukan tuntutan kepada pihak sekolah dan pihak sekolah harus menyetujuinya. Konsekuensinya, setelah itu ketiganya harus mundur dari jabatan ketua asrama.

Saat itu datang salah satu alumni sekolah, Hara Akiha, sang fotografer terkenal. Ia langsung tertarik pada Mizuki yang dianggapnya imut. Ternyata dia adalah adik kelas dr. Umeda. Tampaknya Hara Akiha panseksual karena dia tak peduli pada gender seseorang. Asal orang itu imut, dia menyukainya.

Dari Hara Akiha, Sano akhirnya tahu bahwa dulu di sekolah itu pernah ada murid berandal bernama Kitahama yang meninggal dalam kecelakaan saat kebut-kebutan motor. Murid itu adalah adik dari Kitahama-sensei. Adiknya terlalu dimanjakan sehingga suka berbuat seenaknya. Sano lalu berseru di depan Kitahama-sensei: "Kami bukan adikmu!"

Kata-kata Sano menyadarkan Kitahama-sensei. Dia pun melepaskan Nakatsu dari cengkeramannya dan merobek surat pengakuan itu.

Setelahnya Hara Akiha meminta Sano, Mizuki, Nakatsu, dan Nanba-senpai menjadi modelnya. Setelah selesai mencetak foto, Akiha tampaknya menyadari bahwa Mizuki adalah perempuan.

[Madison Kozeny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m generally not a fan of narratives where teachers are the villain. They come off as being unfairly villainizing and unrealistic. However, I did appreciate that Kitahama was given depth and wasn’t made out to be unfair without reason. And it was nice to see the characters banding together for a common good.
I also really like the plot line in the second half of the book! We get bi representation and meet some awesome characters.

[Vivian Lu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although we see growth in Nakatsu's character, this plotline with the teacher is probably my least favorite. I also am not a fan of the photographer. At this rate, Mizuki isn't even trying to protect herself, and it's a little frustrating and dumb. However, our beloved RA's shined really bright this volume particularly dorm 2. hehe~ 3/5

[Venus Star · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m glad that the R.A’s speak up for themselves.

[Zahraa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was one of my favorite volumes so far

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ehh this teacher plot was meh and could’ve been skipped.

[Aya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was solved rather quickly. So unrealistic! -_-

[Hayley · Rating 5 out of 5]

First read: October 2013
Second read: October 2019

[Sophie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the plot points are quite simplistic, and the story doesn't really develop any plot points or characters.

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Filler. Cheating scandal and some modeling.

[Piper Pringle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one was good, but definitely not my favorite! I really want to see where vol. 10 takes us!

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of the struggles and dramas of highschool. There is a struggle against a teacher and everyone is trying to figure things out but there is extra pressure on one of the gang.

[Mestopa · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

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This review may contain spoilers of previous volumes in the series


Mr. Kitahama continues plaguing the Osaka students with ridiculous rules, but Nakatsu is getting the worst of it when Kitahama tells him he can’t compete in the soccer championship if he doesn’t admit he was cheating. Mizuki tries to help him, but Nakatsu is playing it tough. Sano is the one who learns what’s going on with Kitahama and why he’s trying to make Nakatsu an example. Mizuki and the gang find themselves ushered into a photo shoot by Hara. Not sure where that part of the story is going. Sano is worried that Hara will discover Mizuki is a girl, so maybe it will be something like that.

This volume was okay. I enjoy volumes that involve more between Mizuki and Sano. I like romance in manga, so I always miss it when there’s no real development between them. I’ve also been hoping that Nakatsu will find someone lately, someone he really likes.

I’m ready for the next volume to see what’s up with Hara and the whole modeling thing. I’m also hoping for more between Sano and Mizuki.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god!!!1! I loooove this seriesss!! It's my favorite shoujo series and my second favorite manga series of ALL TIME! I just love everything about it!! I would totally do what Mizuki did.. though I don't think I could get away with it.... especially not in a Japanese school... -_- WELL! That's just not fair. Anyway, It's sooooo funny! AH! It's all so great! I can't contain the fan-girl in me! :O I even loved the TV series! (Especially the Taiwanese one! Ella and Jiro were hilarious!)

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I binge read all of Hana Kimi. It's easy to see why that is so easy once you get into the second chapter of the series. Hana Kimi is filled with complex character moments, tension, and fun. All the characters come to life and its hard to put the story down. I've read my fair share of manga over the years and will continue to. I have the feeling that Hana Kimi will remain one of my favorites. I can't wait to get in a reread.

[Starbubbles · Rating 4 out of 5]

it has one of my least favorite arcs, but, i still love this series. let's face it, i don't think that i would believe natasku in that situation either if i were the teacher. but yeah, still great fun and yumminess.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

The "mean teacher" story finished quite tidily (which stained my credulity - but, then again, the whole premise does) but we get to see NaktsuKs character and understand why he's the leader of the soccer team. I note the we almost never seen Sano jumping anymore . . .

[Kirsti · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darn, the final volume that I own ;_; Why oh why must I live in a town that doesn't stock much anime or manga? How long it will be before I find another series I like as much as this one, that I can actually find copies of? Anyway, great book, highly recommend this one and the whole series!

[Cassandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

The way that the story about Nakatsu and the teacher suddenly becomes the focus is odd, after all of the setup about Sano's family. I do like it as a story, but it feels like she was filling time in while waiting for something, perhaps.

[Zaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

The stories were not bad but they felt like overdoing ones to fill a volume. Sano was far more involved in relationships than before, which was nice, and the photographer was stubborn and fun, which was another good point.

[Helena · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOL...(MIZUKI RUBBING SANO SLEEPING)HAHAHAHAHHA

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

They are funny and all, but the guy who made them must've been a bit deranged or something..:D

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