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Tonari no Seki-kun #3
El pupitre de al lado, Vol. 3
A Quiet Storm
After putting up with so many distractions from her classroom neighbor Seki, Rumi Yokoi quietly begins to assert her will on a number of Seki's games.
After putting up with so many distractions from her classroom neighbor Seki, Rumi Yokoi quietly begins to assert her will on a number of Seki's games.
176 pages, Paperback
First published July 23, 2012
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Takuma Morishige
34 books19 followersMORISHIGE Takuma: 森繁拓真
Older sister is the mangaka Akiko Higashimura.
Older sister is the mangaka Akiko Higashimura.
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November 3, 2015The same gag over three volumes and I'm still not tired of it!! My favorite was the snow rabbit and the ensuing snowball fight. I wonder if Seki and Rumi will ever actually make a direct connection that involves conversation of some sort. It will be interesting to see where this goes and how long Morishige can pull it off.
July 16, 2018
Yokoi attempts at Seki getting caught are hilarious, I had a flash back of Phineas and Ferb.
March 22, 2021
The faces Seki and Rumi make while in the classroom are hilarious. Seki's amazed expression when he feels like he's done something amazing cracks me up and he also has so many stupid faces, too. One panel Rumi's mad at Seki and then the next panel she's in awe of him. It's what makes this manga so engaging. I feel bad for Rumi's grades but at least Seki's figured out what he wants to do with life-play, play, and play!
July 22, 2016
Seki, Rumi, please get a room, you two xD
September 26, 2016
Goto is still great, and Uzawa is still funny, but the best parts are still Seki and his shenanigans, and Yokoi's internal monologuing about them.
July 21, 2020
Volume 3 continues the escapades of Yokoi and her desk neighbor Seki. These stories take place in and out of the classroom, but most are in the school. One of the stories took place in a pool, but this could have been in their school since they were in with their class, so I am going to say that there was only one story that took place out of school.
My favorite story-blurb of this volume was the first one with the snow rabbit because having Seki and Yokoi playing around in the snow together was so cute.
My second favorite story-blurb was with Seki and his sister in the park because I enjoy hearing about their family lives outside of school. I hope that the future volumes also talk about their families.
I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a funny school story about a creative classmate and his easily distracted neighboring classmate.
My favorite story-blurb of this volume was the first one with the snow rabbit because having Seki and Yokoi playing around in the snow together was so cute.
My second favorite story-blurb was with Seki and his sister in the park because I enjoy hearing about their family lives outside of school. I hope that the future volumes also talk about their families.
I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a funny school story about a creative classmate and his easily distracted neighboring classmate.
November 14, 2019
This is really just typical Seki being Seki and bringing the most random and astounding toys and living it up in the back of the classroom. Seki and all of his shenanigans have been annoying the people around him, like always. Great quick and hilarious read by yourself or with friends. I would highly recommend any of the books of this series (and it can be read non chronologicaly because it is written in short, separate chapters. Enjoy.
June 26, 2017
An enjoyable continuation of the series. It feels a bit like Seki's distractions are becoming more interactive; my memory of the anime series was that it seemed like he was usually focused on his own work, why Yokoi would get dragged in on her own, but some of his goofing off seems intended for an audience or even requires another person (like the tea ceremony).
August 8, 2023
(read in Japanese)
Another hilarious volume, I feel like there's some subtle character development going on compared to the anime and there's some great stuff in this one that never made it to the show.
Another hilarious volume, I feel like there's some subtle character development going on compared to the anime and there's some great stuff in this one that never made it to the show.
August 17, 2023
The story continues as the two students procrastinate, whether on purpose or otherwise. For the first time, we're introduced to different weather and a younger sibling. I'm really enjoying the humor in the series.
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October 11, 2025Qué puedo decir, es peak.
La hermana de Seki es absolutamente adorable y me encanta que de verdad se siente que está pasando tiempo y les vemos cada vez más unidos. El anime tomó bastantes sketches de aquí y no les culpo, son buenisimos.
La hermana de Seki es absolutamente adorable y me encanta que de verdad se siente que está pasando tiempo y les vemos cada vez más unidos. El anime tomó bastantes sketches de aquí y no les culpo, son buenisimos.
November 27, 2017
C'est toujours un bonheur de retrouver Séki et ses inventions plus farfelues les unes que les autres.
July 21, 2018
Cute.
September 11, 2018
Just fun to read.
Short and simple and rather commical.
Short and simple and rather commical.
May 27, 2019
I still say Seki is a wizard living in a Muggle world.
October 25, 2020
I don't think Seki will ever be shown to speak on the page, but I adore Yokoi's reactions to Seki's shenanigans.
December 11, 2021
Itu selalu menyenangkan untuk menemukan beragam permainan Séki yg ditawarkan oleh Takuma sensei (serta penemuannya hha). Begitu eksentrik. APalagi interpretasi Rumi (dan Goto juga) menghibur pembaca
February 18, 2022
Reading with Metta, age 12. Fun, quick read. My favourite scene was the snow rabbit Yokoi saves from Seki.
The gags are starting to feel a little repetitive, but still fun.
The gags are starting to feel a little repetitive, but still fun.
June 22, 2022
Very fun story and it really feels as if the author has taken full understanding of his strengths and has utilized them very well
December 31, 2023
Funny
October 1, 2025
Hilarious! The antics are getting more and more crazy! I am really enjoying this series.
March 23, 2017
Takuma Morishigen "Pulpettinaapurit 3" (Punainen Jättiläinen, 2016) kulkee kolmannessa ja ainakin toistaiseksi viimeisessä suomennetussa osassa tismalleen samoilla linjoilla kuin edeltäjänsä - eli toisin sanoen Yokoi-tyttö tarkkailee vierisessä pulpetissa istuvaa Seki-poikaa, jonka mielikuvitukselliset leikit hakevat vertaistaan - mutta sarjakuva onnistuu siitä huolimatta viihdyttämään ihan täpöllä.
Minusta tämä on yksi mukavimmista suomeksi käännetyistä mangasarjoista ikinä.
Minusta tämä on yksi mukavimmista suomeksi käännetyistä mangasarjoista ikinä.
December 3, 2017
Seki continues to goof off, and Yokoi continues to watch in fascination and occasionally try to thwart his crueler games. This time around, Goto actually witnesses Seki's goofing off...and
I've now read enough volumes to get a feel for the role the series' few characters play. Uzawa is Seki's nemesis, the guy who messes with Seki's meticulous creations because he thinks Seki is just goofing off in class in a more normal way and he wants to join in. Goto is the girl who continually misunderstands Seki and Yokoi's relationship, even though she actually sees Seki in action this time. The robots aren't exactly characters, but it's now clear that Morishige plans to have them be series regulars, since they've shown up in every volume. This time around they escaped being found during an inspection.
Seki still hasn't said a word, and I suspect this will continue for the rest of the series. I do wonder what he thinks of Yokoi. Does he see her as a friend? Or at least something close? They have little fights over his meaner games, like his efforts to sink the snow bunny he made, but he doesn't seem to dislike her involvement the way he does Uzawa's.
The premise is starting to wear thin. I accidentally started volume 4 and didn't even realize I'd skipped most of this volume. This series is essentially the same sort of thing happening over and over - just one elaborate game/diversion after another, with Yokoi either enjoying it or getting mad (or both).
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
I've now read enough volumes to get a feel for the role the series' few characters play. Uzawa is Seki's nemesis, the guy who messes with Seki's meticulous creations because he thinks Seki is just goofing off in class in a more normal way and he wants to join in. Goto is the girl who continually misunderstands Seki and Yokoi's relationship, even though she actually sees Seki in action this time. The robots aren't exactly characters, but it's now clear that Morishige plans to have them be series regulars, since they've shown up in every volume. This time around they escaped being found during an inspection.
Seki still hasn't said a word, and I suspect this will continue for the rest of the series. I do wonder what he thinks of Yokoi. Does he see her as a friend? Or at least something close? They have little fights over his meaner games, like his efforts to sink the snow bunny he made, but he doesn't seem to dislike her involvement the way he does Uzawa's.
The premise is starting to wear thin. I accidentally started volume 4 and didn't even realize I'd skipped most of this volume. This series is essentially the same sort of thing happening over and over - just one elaborate game/diversion after another, with Yokoi either enjoying it or getting mad (or both).
(Original review posted on A Library Girl's Familiar Diversions.)
March 3, 2016
~3.5-4/5
This series is so fun.
Seki is, of course, continuing his game antics in class. He creates more in-depth war games with chess pieces, tries palm-reading, goes fossil and gold hunting in his desk. He tries driving a car on his desk, even making detailed licenses; has a tea ceremony; makes a soundtrack to a book he made. We see the robot family that Yokoi is protective of.
Now more people are getting dragged into it. One of their classmates still thinks him and Yokoi are in a serious relationship. Then a classmate inadvertently barges in and ruins something Seki had made. They get in trouble by the teacher.
They’re doing more things outside class, too. They have a fight in the snow, where Yokoi protects a bunny Seki made. And Yokoi meets Seki’s little sister, who wants his attention. His little sister is going to turn out just like him, too, clearly.
This is a very light-hearted, episodic school-life comedy. It’s fun to read, and I enjoy finding out what Seki is coming up with in each episode. The amount of work he puts in his classroom shenanigans are impressive.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
This series is so fun.
Seki is, of course, continuing his game antics in class. He creates more in-depth war games with chess pieces, tries palm-reading, goes fossil and gold hunting in his desk. He tries driving a car on his desk, even making detailed licenses; has a tea ceremony; makes a soundtrack to a book he made. We see the robot family that Yokoi is protective of.
Now more people are getting dragged into it. One of their classmates still thinks him and Yokoi are in a serious relationship. Then a classmate inadvertently barges in and ruins something Seki had made. They get in trouble by the teacher.
They’re doing more things outside class, too. They have a fight in the snow, where Yokoi protects a bunny Seki made. And Yokoi meets Seki’s little sister, who wants his attention. His little sister is going to turn out just like him, too, clearly.
This is a very light-hearted, episodic school-life comedy. It’s fun to read, and I enjoy finding out what Seki is coming up with in each episode. The amount of work he puts in his classroom shenanigans are impressive.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
April 9, 2015
Semoga beneran saya bisa nerjemahin ini untuk jilid-jilid selanjutna >_______<
Si Gie ke editor Seki-kun: "Mbaaaaak~~~ saya sukaaaaaa banget Seki-kun! Nanti kalo saya resign, saya mau dong nerjemahin ituuuu~~~"
Mba Editor Seki-kun: "Yah, Gi... Seki-kun belum ada yang baru. Kontraknya belum diperpanjang."
Si Gie: *ihik* *mata berkaca-kaca* *muka memelas*
Mba Editor: "Yaudah, nanti kalau sudah ada kontraknya, saya kasih ke kamu ya."
Si Gie: *mendadak menyadari satu hal* "Ta, tapi, penerjemah lama gimana?" *merasa super bersalah dan ga enak hati*
Mba Editor: "Gak apa. Nanti biar kamu aja yang nerjemahin."
Si Gie: Makasih... *antara bahagia dan merasa bersalah*
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Nyiapin ajian(???) untuk menangkal dendam dari penerjemah yang kerjaanna saya ambil >_________________Sa, saya tidak bermaksud... saya hanya suka bangeeeeeet sama Seki-kun >__________<
Si Gie ke editor Seki-kun: "Mbaaaaak~~~ saya sukaaaaaa banget Seki-kun! Nanti kalo saya resign, saya mau dong nerjemahin ituuuu~~~"
Mba Editor Seki-kun: "Yah, Gi... Seki-kun belum ada yang baru. Kontraknya belum diperpanjang."
Si Gie: *ihik* *mata berkaca-kaca* *muka memelas*
Mba Editor: "Yaudah, nanti kalau sudah ada kontraknya, saya kasih ke kamu ya."
Si Gie: *mendadak menyadari satu hal* "Ta, tapi, penerjemah lama gimana?" *merasa super bersalah dan ga enak hati*
Mba Editor: "Gak apa. Nanti biar kamu aja yang nerjemahin."
Si Gie: Makasih... *antara bahagia dan merasa bersalah*
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Nyiapin ajian(???) untuk menangkal dendam dari penerjemah yang kerjaanna saya ambil >_________________Sa, saya tidak bermaksud... saya hanya suka bangeeeeeet sama Seki-kun >__________<
March 2, 2014
tetep kocak tapi menurutku lebih lucu jilid 2. kalau kupikir lagi, yang membuat komik ini lucu itu adalah dari interpretasi Rumi (maupun Gotou) atas permainan Seki. rasanya di jilid ketiga ini lebih 'dalem' arti dari permainan-permainan Seki. dan dari jilid ketiga ini juga aku baru sadar kalau ini komik kaya komik bisu, dimana Seki tak pernah terdengar 'suaranya'. memang, Seki diceritakan pernah ketawa, merekam suara, tapi kebanyakan itu adalah ekspresi Seki yang mengungkapkan perasaannya. lain lagi dengan Rumi, yang rasanya komik ini adalah komik khusus untuk pemikiran Rumi. kira-kira sampai berapa jilid ya? semoga gak kaya hai Miiko dan Yotsuba to; cukup hai Miiko saja yang kukumpulkan segitu banyaknya.
February 5, 2014
Yey, nomor 3 terbit :D Pas banget. Sudah gak sabar baca nomor selanjutnya setelah selesai baca nomor 1 dan 2.
Seki masih tetap sibuk sendiri seperti biasanya dan Rumi, seperti biasanya juga, tetap saja terpengaruh :))
Cuma di sini kelihatannya ada "perkembangan" hubungan antara Seki dan Rumi. Bukan romans lah ya. Lebih ke arah persahabatan yang aneh. Apa istilah "kusare en" cocok yah untuk menggambarkan hubungan mereka?
p.s: ternyata seri ini ada animenya toh. Patut dicoba kayaknya :))
Seki masih tetap sibuk sendiri seperti biasanya dan Rumi, seperti biasanya juga, tetap saja terpengaruh :))
Cuma di sini kelihatannya ada "perkembangan" hubungan antara Seki dan Rumi. Bukan romans lah ya. Lebih ke arah persahabatan yang aneh. Apa istilah "kusare en" cocok yah untuk menggambarkan hubungan mereka?
p.s: ternyata seri ini ada animenya toh. Patut dicoba kayaknya :))
March 3, 2014
Awal baca volume pertama Seki-kun, gue mikir, "ini komik apaan sih?". Tapi makin ke sini malah ternyata makin menarik. Apalagi ada tambahan beberapa karakter dengan segala asumsi mereka.
Iya, komik ini isinya cuma kegiatan pengamatan dan segala asumsi. Kayak hobi saya juga kalo lagi bengong sendirian di tengah keramaian. :)))
Iya, komik ini isinya cuma kegiatan pengamatan dan segala asumsi. Kayak hobi saya juga kalo lagi bengong sendirian di tengah keramaian. :)))
August 13, 2015
Manga Cupcake Sweetness Dramatized
The fun and games continue with this volume. All of Seki's distractions and antics keep life, school and otherwise, interesting for well-meaning Yokoi. Especially loved the snow bunny (too cute!), the bag check (robot family action-drama!), and the chess vs shogi (zombie attack!) chapters.
The fun and games continue with this volume. All of Seki's distractions and antics keep life, school and otherwise, interesting for well-meaning Yokoi. Especially loved the snow bunny (too cute!), the bag check (robot family action-drama!), and the chess vs shogi (zombie attack!) chapters.
April 9, 2016
I finally got to read the 3rd book and it was good. I think the author was pushing for a good storyline but perhaps in the popularity of his manga, he pulled back and settled on something more episodic and somewhat predictable. In book 3, though, we see progression in their relationship as allies of classroom adventures and some interaction outside of school with Seki's little sister.
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