LDK 9

L♥DK #9

by Ayu Watanabe

Shusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school -- and he's turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi's best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbor: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Young Adult, Shojo, Comics Manga, Fiction, Comics

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 13, 2012

About the author

渡辺あゆ in Japanese

Reviews

[Keiko, the manga enthusiast ♒︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't expect to like this volume a lot

I know, I already dropped this series last year because Shusei is a fricken sickening scumbag, but I can't ignore a kindle unlimited offer, so here I am again. AND!! I didn't expect that I would actually like this volume a lot—like, a lot-a lot. Like, it was a super quick read, like I just started a few minutes ago or so, I think. Time is fast when you enjoy things, that's why I know this volume's better than the previous ones.

Okay, the ending with Shusei teasing Aoi with a back kiss after the intercourse prohibition is a douche move, but to hell with that, I enjoyed this one thinking they'd actually break up after getting caught by Aoi's father. I think I viewed this volume as something better than the others because here lies the particular presence of "responsible adults" [I've been trying to find since the kids are pretty loose] that will bring them back to reality. Shusei deserved the slaps and kicks from the old man.

I was kinda teary-eyed, though, when Aoi proved how much she's in love with Shusei, that's a very touching scene!! Overall, I know I'm a little bit too harsh on Shusei, like, in classic shojo mangas, there are so many Shusei archetypes deserving a few more punches from the big guy, but I don't know, maybe it's a me problem and I just don't approve of him breathing.

[Phoenix2 · Rating 3 out of 5]

The dad twist was good and we got to see some background on the character's past

[Carrie (The Butterfly Reader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

/Working on Review/

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now, it's time to play *The Waiting Game* as far as this series goes, since the other English volumes have not been released, yet. I don't see myself reading the scanslations, since there are so many other licensed manga series that I can read during this waiting period.

[Zahira⚡️ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Poliana Rodriguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Capítulo 33 al 37

[Hisgirl85 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3-3.5 stars. I didn't like the dad part. It felt so contrived and forced to prolong this series. It had felt pretty fast and evenly paced until the last couple of volumes. I felt impatient. Sad for me that it has better art and is written better than many manga I've read and enjoyed. This one just hit the wrong buttons. I already was on board with some of the problematic elements but to have almost every male relative and person be contolling or a dick to slow the pacing of the story just teed me off. This is close to two years after I read this. I had the next 2 volumes and never picked them up, just getting a bad taste in my mouth. Again, I've loved or at least enjoyed more problematic and less held together (if held together at all) mangas. This just hit a personal "yuck" for me. Donated the series over the summer since I hadn't picked up the next book in over 1.5 years.
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I mean some people like the father bit. Some people put Dumbledore on a pedestal. Just not me.

[Leanne Crabtree · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

I have a few issues with the whole lifestyle of manga stories. I don't get some of it. I don't agree with some bits and some bits are quite cute. Therefore I'm giving this one 3.5 stars. The end bit perked it up a bit for me but other than that I was a bit "meh".

I will be continuing the series though.

[Serina · Rating 3 out of 5]

The only reason I'm giving this a 3 stars and continuing this series is for poor Aoi. I felt so proud of her to admit that she finally has someone that she's in love with, she wants to protect and all that. Aoi seems like the only one protective of their relationship though, other than the "necessary punch" that Shusei threw the goons and showed concern for her. That's one, literally one thing that Shusei did right and re-ignited my hope for him to be a better partner to Aoi. Still super weird how her father is okay with and allowed Aoi, a highschooler to live with a boy. I don't know how I feel about Shusei kinda being an annoying idiot and teasing Aoi despite that and emphasizing "how hard it will be" in the long run, when he's having self control issues and is being a bit sour about it. If anything, Aoi's father was right to be wary of Shusei and his character, and I kinda wish the mangaka left ONE person that was against their relationship; I wish her father hadn't changed his stance, because I agreed with him: Shusei is a red flag in many ways and shouldn't be allowed to live with and take advantage of Aoi. Though, I am appreciative of the moments where he just takes it slow and teases her with no ulterior motive, and they do normal and simple things together like embracing each other and looking over the cars on the bridge. Aoi wasn't comfortable kissing in a public place though, he should have respected that.

[Jeannie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Done with this series for a little while, as the English translations have not yet caught up with the Japanese publications. Pretty excited about this, actually, because I'd like to turn my attention to things that are a bit more intellectually stimulating. That need-to-know feeling, even though this series is kind of stupid, is still there, though, so I'll likely continue once the English versions are published.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this very silly series enough to read multiple volumes available in English in three days. While the premise can be absurd and it often is overly exaggerated, it’s funny and the main two characters are interesting.

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The dad volume.

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good volume.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute but something was missing...I'm hoping the action picks up in the next volume.

[Yousra & Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ce tome est de loin mon préféré. L'amour que Shûsei porte pour Aoi sera-t-il assez fort pour les aider à "patienter" ?
J'ai tellement hâte de lire la suite...

[Diana · Rating 2 out of 5]

El final del arco de la visita del padre de Aoi fue muy ridícula 😐.

[Jimena Gómez · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love her dad hahaha

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series. It's over the top and ridiculous... but so am I.

[Maja Brixley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked that we got to see some background story in this volume.

[scarlettraces · Rating 3 out of 5]

(3.5)

[Olivia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Help me!!!!!

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5!

[Acacia Weber · Rating 3 out of 5]

Drama

Still so much drama it hurts everyone sucks but it's wrapping up at least thank goodness why am I still going

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ce tome est presque uniquement centré sur la réaction du père d’Aoi alors qu’il vient d’apprendre que sa fille et Shûsei habitent ensemble !

Si les deux jeunes ont pour objectif de lui faire accepter la situation, cela ne va pas être une mince affaire…

Un tome où les situations drôles se multiplient entre Aoi qui est très naïve et Shûsei qui a du mal à respecter les demandes du père !

J’ai encore une fois passé un bon moment avec ce tome et je compte m’acheter la suite de la série dès que possible ! ♥

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[Tina Sy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aoi's father finds out and gives them relationship rules.

[🧸♡뀨♡🐣 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[cote · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Jasmine A. N. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did 🙂 the pacing, plotting, and characterisation all just dramatically improve 🙂🙂? I refuse to believe this was authored by the same person who wrote vol 2 and 3 🙃🙃
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[Holli · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[BeckyisBookish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Man Aoi is always getting harassed by perverts eh also volume 10 is the last one available on KU and I think I may die without more