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僕等がいた [Bokura ga Ita] #5
Bokura Ga Ita #5
Bokura Ga Ita is a Japanese romance manga centering around the high school life of freshman girl, Nanami Takahashi.
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First published April 26, 2004
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Yuuki Obata
47 books83 followersYuuki Obata (小畑友紀) is a Japanese mangaka.
She won a Shogakukan Award for New Mangaka category in 1998 through her first creation, "Rain Drops".
She won a Shogakukan Award for New Mangaka category in 1998 through her first creation, "Rain Drops".
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August 12, 2009
Will someone please remind me WHY on earth I keep reading this???
January 31, 2019
This is starting to get better. Yano is less of an ass, and he is starting to come to terms with everything that happened. The side story had some good quotes in it and did add some character development as well. The art continues to be beautiful as well. Looking forward to see how this is going to turn out.
December 31, 2020
Hahaha Nanami ringing the bell so desperately!! And Yano’s momma be like “uuummmmm”
This manga made me feel so nostalgic.
This manga made me feel so nostalgic.
July 31, 2015
Chapter 17
Me da tanta impotencia que Yano no le diga lo que siente a Nanami.
me duele verlos separados :(
PD: TAKE ES UN MALDITO AYDUIA LO ODIO NO PUEDO COMO LE HACE ESO A SU AMIGO S.O.S
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
En un momento me cae super mal Take y al siguiente no ahdjfhas ojala lo atropelle un carro para yo dejar de sentir tantas cosas
NANAMI ES MUY CAIDA DE LA MATA, ella es como yo XD
Chapter 20
Si escuchan un grito soy yo.
Dios, si antes amaba a Take ahora más. Ama a Nanami y aún así, pudiendo decirle toda la verdad de sus sentimientos a ella, sólo se apartó del camino y dejó que ella fuera por Yano, y yo solo...
''¿Qué tipo de presente podría superar tu pasado?''
''Algo así... Un presente en el que estés junto a mi.''
OMG CHAO
Me da tanta impotencia que Yano no le diga lo que siente a Nanami.
me duele verlos separados :(
PD: TAKE ES UN MALDITO AYDUIA LO ODIO NO PUEDO COMO LE HACE ESO A SU AMIGO S.O.S
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
En un momento me cae super mal Take y al siguiente no ahdjfhas ojala lo atropelle un carro para yo dejar de sentir tantas cosas
NANAMI ES MUY CAIDA DE LA MATA, ella es como yo XD
Chapter 20
Si escuchan un grito soy yo.
Dios, si antes amaba a Take ahora más. Ama a Nanami y aún así, pudiendo decirle toda la verdad de sus sentimientos a ella, sólo se apartó del camino y dejó que ella fuera por Yano, y yo solo...
''¿Qué tipo de presente podría superar tu pasado?''
''Algo así... Un presente en el que estés junto a mi.''
OMG CHAO
September 21, 2024
Is okay
1/4 of book story side
Here we see something interesting. The love between our two protagonists dwindles--it exists, but we see clearly the concept that love is a tentative thing, has no basis in the world of infinity. Rather, love exists and can be replaced with a new love; there is no constancy, all that exists is replacement. Nana must choose between the up-and-coming Takeuchi or Yano, the former of which is conflicted yet resolute, the latter willing to change.
The same thought, repeated again and again, that memories delusory and the present is all that exists--is again repeated here. Before, it is between Yano and Nana--now it is between Yano, sister, and Nana-san. He must--we are told--let go of his memories of Nana-san, realize that her death is real; that there is nothing left. But is this the right option?
The book concludes on a cliff-hanger.
The concluding story gives Takeuchi more character. He is, of course, from the start, pretty much exactly what this story describes him as; he is someone who self-sacrifices his love for others. His "kind eyes" are precisely kind because of this, because of his first love--love lost, turned into a memory. I suppose it is meant to deepen the meaning behind his desire for Nana, on a metatextual level, as well as provide a cute little story, complete with a poem.
1/4 of book story side
Here we see something interesting. The love between our two protagonists dwindles--it exists, but we see clearly the concept that love is a tentative thing, has no basis in the world of infinity. Rather, love exists and can be replaced with a new love; there is no constancy, all that exists is replacement. Nana must choose between the up-and-coming Takeuchi or Yano, the former of which is conflicted yet resolute, the latter willing to change.
The same thought, repeated again and again, that memories delusory and the present is all that exists--is again repeated here. Before, it is between Yano and Nana--now it is between Yano, sister, and Nana-san. He must--we are told--let go of his memories of Nana-san, realize that her death is real; that there is nothing left. But is this the right option?
The book concludes on a cliff-hanger.
The concluding story gives Takeuchi more character. He is, of course, from the start, pretty much exactly what this story describes him as; he is someone who self-sacrifices his love for others. His "kind eyes" are precisely kind because of this, because of his first love--love lost, turned into a memory. I suppose it is meant to deepen the meaning behind his desire for Nana, on a metatextual level, as well as provide a cute little story, complete with a poem.
May 26, 2022
Rooting for Takeuchi even tho that ship will prolly never sail T^T Yano still sucks imo. I’m gonna give it one more volume, and that’s prolly where I’ll stop.
Edit: couldn’t completely finish vol.6 lol; just skimmed the rest of the series and yeah—maybe ill come back to it someday? i gave it a good 5 and a half volume try so there’s that. i do have to say that the covers for the series are all gorgeous tho ><
Edit: couldn’t completely finish vol.6 lol; just skimmed the rest of the series and yeah—maybe ill come back to it someday? i gave it a good 5 and a half volume try so there’s that. i do have to say that the covers for the series are all gorgeous tho ><
May 30, 2017
3.5 stars. Wow, I really like Takeuchi. Yano really doesn't deserve Nana, he's just not that nice. It sucks he had his crappy relationship with Nana-San, but that doesn't mean he can treat others like garbage. I hope Take realizes this and goes for Nana! Take reminds me of Daigo from Sand Chronicles.
January 6, 2024
I just finished this volume, and I just can't with Yano's friend. His friend is super nice, and I honestly think Nana and him should get together, but he's butting in a whole lot in the development of the characters and the plot progression that it's a bit annoying. I would like to see a happy ending for him, but he's getting on my nerves!
February 5, 2024
I am back to really enjoying this series -- it is heartfelt and sincere rather than just
May 19, 2019
This was really good! The story is getting more and more interestig and I'm loving the characters. thex are so dynamic and flawed, just like i real life.
July 3, 2023
takeuchi >>
January 19, 2024
Lamest book of the series goes to ‼️‼️‼️
January 4, 2025
Idk but I like Yano. He’s just got some trauma to deal with. I want to see how his story unfolds, with or without Nanami.
September 6, 2025
Takeuchi you go get your girl
February 21, 2022
Chapters 17-20
September 27, 2013
Because Yano is unable to get over his past love with Nana-san, he and Nanami decide to break up.
It's been over a week and neither one of them can seem to get over the other yet.
In order to win Nanami back, Yano is trying his best to move on from his past love but, he just doesn't know how to let go of what he once thought was and was going to be the love of his life.
What he does know, however, is that if he cherishes Nanami he needs to hurry and wake up before his best friend, Takeuchi, sweeps her off her feet!
It's been over a week and neither one of them can seem to get over the other yet.
In order to win Nanami back, Yano is trying his best to move on from his past love but, he just doesn't know how to let go of what he once thought was and was going to be the love of his life.
What he does know, however, is that if he cherishes Nanami he needs to hurry and wake up before his best friend, Takeuchi, sweeps her off her feet!
March 17, 2015
Eppure Takeuchi è un personaggi maschile molto più sfaccettato di Yano. E sarebbe un ragazzo perfetto per la povera Nanami. Lo dimostra in mille Modi, mentre Yano continua ad essere il ragazzino egoista del solito.
Non so io. Take ha tutti i lati positivi di questo mondo e non ha un bagaglio passato che lo opprime, al contrario di Yano. E invece Nana va a scegliere la strada più difficile. Sarebbe anche da apprezzare ma povera, fa tutto quello che vuole Yano alla fin fine.
Va beh, ormai l'ho comprato e lo leggiamo tutto ma... :-(
Non so io. Take ha tutti i lati positivi di questo mondo e non ha un bagaglio passato che lo opprime, al contrario di Yano. E invece Nana va a scegliere la strada più difficile. Sarebbe anche da apprezzare ma povera, fa tutto quello che vuole Yano alla fin fine.
Va beh, ormai l'ho comprato e lo leggiamo tutto ma... :-(
June 29, 2012
Why does this book tear at my heart strings so much?
probably because I find it so sad when two people like each other and won't be together.
This is one of the reasons I read the series and it's my favorite anime and manga.
probably because I find it so sad when two people like each other and won't be together.
This is one of the reasons I read the series and it's my favorite anime and manga.
August 5, 2015
Aaaaand, I'm going to stop reading this series at this point. Seriously unhealthy relationships going on here with zero sight of betterment of characters or situations. I think I, as the reader, suffered enough after 5 volumes.
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June 18, 2010
comic for adult...
February 3, 2010
The scene where he tries to get the picture back on his phone melted me. I'm such a sap.
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May 20, 2011
Yano!!!!! Oh no. Guys!!??
Read
June 25, 2011-sigh- wow its getting complicated
October 1, 2011
This volume left me confused, betrayed, and heartbroken.
Oh how I love this series.
Oh how I love this series.
February 13, 2016
That was sad/beautiful. I loved how the boys are now having a little war over Nanami. :)
Also the side-story was <3.
Also the side-story was <3.
February 14, 2015
Full review on last volume
July 22, 2016
Moments where it's good and not so good. But at the same time, can't help but want to know what happens with these two.
April 25, 2014
The first and the best shoujo manga I have ever read nothing made me feel what I felt the same as We Were there did.
February 18, 2022
Just a continued unhealthy binge on this wildly tragic yet heartwarming series.
October 2, 2014
Nota: 4.5
Incluye una historia corta: run baby run
Incluye una historia corta: run baby run
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