青春紀行 1 失去記憶的春天

Golden Time #1

by Yuyuko Takemiya, 竹宮 ゆゆこ, 駒都えーじ (Illustrator)

多田万里順利考上大學而來到東京。上大學、來東京、一個人生活，這許許多多的第一次經驗都讓他雀躍不已，卻在入學典禮這天突然面臨挑戰。
壓倒眾人的大小姐氣勢！完美的人生腳本！最擅長自說自話！攻擊者的名字叫做加賀香子。手持玫瑰花束毆打万里的她，聽說是為了跟隨青梅竹馬，也就是万里的好友柳澤，而進入同一間大學。在意耀眼又危險的香子，万里無法置之不理，卻又──？竹宮ゆゆこ＆駒都えーじ強力推薦的青春愛情喜劇！

Genres: Manga, Light Novel, Romance, Japanese Literature

280 pages, Paperback

First published September 10, 2010

About the author

Yuyuko Takemiya (竹宮 ゆゆこ Takemiya Yuyuko) is a Japanese writer of light novels. Takemiya debuted in September 2004 with her light novel series Watashitachi no Tamura-kun (Our Tamura-kun) which first appeared in the autumn 2004 issue of Dengeki hp Special, a special edition version of Dengeki hp. That same month, Takemiya worked on the scenario for the bishōjo game Noel by FlyingShine (also known for creating Cross Channel).

Following the completion of Watashitachi no Tamura-kun, Takemiya began her best-known series, Toradora!, which she declared to be complete in April 2010 after ten volumes and three spin-off books. The first book of her next series, Golden Time, was Dengeki Bunko's 2000th published light novel. Takemiya launched the manga series Evergreen with artist Akira Kasukabe on July 19, 2011 in ASCII Media Works' Dengeki Daioh Genesis quarterly magazine.

Reviews

[Sophie · Rating 1 out of 5]

There was nothing golden about my time reading this book.

I saw someone in a group give this a good review and I thought the plot sounded cute (guy goes to law school and runs into his childhood best friend) but I just got this from the library- and the cover is like- straight-up porn. Also, my stepmom picked it up for me, so that was fun.

Let's jump right into it.

So yeah, like I said, idk what the heck if the novels are different or something but the first half of the book is basically just Kouko trying on bikinis that obviously don't fit her because she's trying to seduce her boyfriend or something.

Rq

In spicy manga, why is the girl always like a 10, and the guy she's crazy about is legit a 3 at best, can someone explain this to me.

The second half was like random incoherent mafia drama, even I could not understand what was going on.

1 star. For the male lead who seemed ironically nice and not a total perve.

[Glasdow Teacosy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I watched the anime based on this book series years ago. It caught my fancy. Firstly, because Kouko was stunningly animated. Secondly, because despite the trope of amnesia being used, Banri’s real struggle was one of self-identity, and I enjoyed how his struggle with mental health was treated, even if it did lean towards the melodramatic, and thirdly, I found the collegiate setting refreshing compared to the veritable deluge of high school themed anime out there.

All those elements were present in the book since the anime very closely follows the original story. I enjoyed the book, especially the depiction of Kouko’s beauty, which was always based on clothing and poise as opposed to the anime which focused on her poses. The drinking scenes were not nearly as obnoxious in this original source material, too. Unfortunately, my overall enjoyment was marred by a very stilted translation. The translator was likely technically correct, but his/her writing lacked flow and style—so bound was he/she to the literal translation of the words. There were many passages that were indecipherable as English because Japanese conversational filler was translated literally. Imagine if somebody translated our “um”, “like” and “ya know?” into another language, and you get an idea of what I am referring to. Yet I am grateful for this fan translation since the work isn’t commercially available. I wish I could credit the translator here, but they didn’t add their name to the translation.

[Caecil Chen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tada banri initially loved Linda. But he lost his memory due to an accident while on the bridge waiting for Linda. Linda promised to provide answers to a declaration of love Banri. But, Linda came too late.

After the accident, Banri not remember anyone, including Linda. Linda and Banri go to the same university. At the University, Banri meet again with Linda. But, Banri not remember with Linda.

At the university, he gained a new friend. Mitsuo, Oka Chinami, Kaga Kouko, Takaya Sato, Nana.

Kaga Kouko and Mitsuo are dating. Kaga Kouko always followed wherever Mitsuo go. She was very fond of Mitsuo, but Mitsuo didn't like her and always avoid her. Just Banri wants to be friends with Kouko. Long short story, they eventually begin a relationship.

I don't like Kouko because she is childish. I also don't like Banri who prefer Kouko. I don't like this story. I just like Linda and Oka Chinami in this story. For that, I only give it two stars for them.

[Sukvinai]

So good

[Francis Velasquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me gusto el anime porque la trama era super genial ,me encanto mucho, espero que haya la segunda temporada. :)

[Patricia allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave it 5 stars but its not my particular cup of tea. It was good art and story just not what I was looking for. It deserves the 5 stars its just a personal thought

[Taha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Idek why I watched half of this, it basically makes me not want to watch anime again, I ended up doing Anki while watching some of it

Guy with personality of brick + girl with bpd

[Alethia]

I think the TV show was better, unfortunately...