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あの娘にキスと白百合を [Ano Ko ni Kiss to Shirayuri wo] #4
Kiss and White Lily for My Dearest Girl, Vol. 4
The track team is headed to Regionals, and it's Mizuki's last chance to qualify for Nationals before she and Moe graduate. But with the pressure of the race on her shoulders, Mizuki can't seem to concentrate on running, forcing Moe to suggest Mizuki take a break...from Moe! Meanwhile, an old classmate of Yurine's resurfaces and has her sights set of the "cool girl genuis" -- can she manage to sway Yurine's affections?
182 pages, Paperback
Published November 28, 2017
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October 8, 2018
It's ... I'm going to put this as a possible future reading again, but I can't believe it will read.
Many couples, many characters ... The story was confused to me.
The mangaka could have developed a bit more the relationships instead of starting a new volume with another couple.
Disappointed
Many couples, many characters ... The story was confused to me.
The mangaka could have developed a bit more the relationships instead of starting a new volume with another couple.
Disappointed
March 22, 2020
The fourth volume of this yuri manga series brings developments for two of the couples. These are the "main couple" and the first introduced, and kinda the most prominent or chief of the "beta couples". Though there are some issues along the way, this is, in fact, the best of the series so far.
The developments spoken of have to do with the fact that some real progress is made towards someday becoming a couple for Shiromine Ayaka and Kurosawa Yurine (the main couple), and that a major decision and commitment is made on the part of Senoo Mizuki and Nikaido Moe (the chief beta couple). What I mean by that is the fact that in the case of Ayaka and Yurine, it's the first time that Ayaka has shown some affection for Yurine, and has not been merely unwillingly pursued by the other girl. Of course, part of this is a very typical for rom-coms in Japan tsundere attitude, as well as a desire to "beat" Yurine at something, but that's still development. Since the beginning these elements have been part of the relationship between the two girls, but previously it was a courtship that Ayaka did not want, while now she seems to be getting more comfortable with the idea.
As for the beta couple of Mozuki and Moe, they make a choice that has serious eventual social and other ramifications for them, especially when they go beyond the confines of their school. To have homosexual relationships is something almost expected of girls in Japan as "practice" for "real" ones, though at their age it should have perhaps cooled off some according to societal expectations. Yes, I know that that entire notion just stated about "practice" and "real" is bigoted and homophobic. It's unfortunate, but true, that Japan has at least as much, if not much more so, bigotry than the US in regards to homosexuality. To be clear, this is not a moral disagreement or anything in love, but actual bigotry.
Anyways, the choice that Mizuki and Moe make are sure to cause them trouble eventually, and I think (given that they phrase it in a relatively mature way) that they know this, but they wish to go through with it anyways. And in the midst of this, we're treated to a nice several page scene of adorable and loving closeness between the two.
So while the main couple is steeped in slow progress in a comedic manner, the chief beta couple is maturing, and absolutely adorable for it.
The only issues I had with this were three-fold. First off, when did Ayaka get all accepting of Yurine's pursuit of her? I guess the surprise on her birthday that Yurine thoughtfully did could be the point, but we aren't shown that's when it happened. It's several scattered scenes and we have to fill in the gaps to see when she got to be so accepting of the other girl.
The second and related problem is that the burgeoning "love story", if that's still the mangaka's desire to pursue, is so agonizingly slow. It's like watching paint dry. Yes, I love the notion of showing sweet love stories of so many couples, Mozuki and Moe as well as others, in the midst of the main duo. But it's hard to cheer for something that's development is largely behind the scenes, has gaps you have to fill in yourself, and when shown is like watching pain dry except for a few "flashes" of development. It's like Nisekoi in it's slowness, but without the comedy.
And the third critique is a personal one for my tastes. This is that Yurine is so annoyingly, and unrealistically, perfect. Sorry, but without constant exercise, there is no way in hell that she would be beating track stars who train every day. I can accept the natural athletic talent, but we see her as uncaring about anything, presumably including fitness, and she still defeats folks that are fare more fit and practice strategies for running? No way. There is also the fact that while I could ignore the sillier aspects of her characterization, as it is comedy and to keep up her part of the story of the relationship between her and Ayaka, I think the author props her up too much. Yurine is the smartest, best athlete, the wisest, most intuitive (except about herself), and such. She is very much the epitome of a so-called "boring invincible hero". It's hard to cheer when one finds her as annoying as I do. Some less smugness on Yurine's part and more of an ability to lose or what not would make her a better character with her story arc intact but more rounded.
Despite the above three criticisms, this was the best of the four volumes released so far, in my opinion. The mangaka's storytelling skills are developing more as she goes along, so the story is more balanced between the couple in the spotlight for that volume, the main couple, and others. As well, the mix of humor and drama was much more balanced, especially for what is a more light-hearted series. And of course, the art was great. It's always been great, but it's even better in this volume. It almost reaches Citrus levels of incredible art.
This is a fun series with likable (for the most part) characters, who the author keeps consistent (for the most part) in characterization no matter how big or small their roles in each volume and situation, and is just really sweet. I truly enjoy it.
Rating: 4/5 Stars.
The developments spoken of have to do with the fact that some real progress is made towards someday becoming a couple for Shiromine Ayaka and Kurosawa Yurine (the main couple), and that a major decision and commitment is made on the part of Senoo Mizuki and Nikaido Moe (the chief beta couple). What I mean by that is the fact that in the case of Ayaka and Yurine, it's the first time that Ayaka has shown some affection for Yurine, and has not been merely unwillingly pursued by the other girl. Of course, part of this is a very typical for rom-coms in Japan tsundere attitude, as well as a desire to "beat" Yurine at something, but that's still development. Since the beginning these elements have been part of the relationship between the two girls, but previously it was a courtship that Ayaka did not want, while now she seems to be getting more comfortable with the idea.
As for the beta couple of Mozuki and Moe, they make a choice that has serious eventual social and other ramifications for them, especially when they go beyond the confines of their school. To have homosexual relationships is something almost expected of girls in Japan as "practice" for "real" ones, though at their age it should have perhaps cooled off some according to societal expectations. Yes, I know that that entire notion just stated about "practice" and "real" is bigoted and homophobic. It's unfortunate, but true, that Japan has at least as much, if not much more so, bigotry than the US in regards to homosexuality. To be clear, this is not a moral disagreement or anything in love, but actual bigotry.
Anyways, the choice that Mizuki and Moe make are sure to cause them trouble eventually, and I think (given that they phrase it in a relatively mature way) that they know this, but they wish to go through with it anyways. And in the midst of this, we're treated to a nice several page scene of adorable and loving closeness between the two.
So while the main couple is steeped in slow progress in a comedic manner, the chief beta couple is maturing, and absolutely adorable for it.
The only issues I had with this were three-fold. First off, when did Ayaka get all accepting of Yurine's pursuit of her? I guess the surprise on her birthday that Yurine thoughtfully did could be the point, but we aren't shown that's when it happened. It's several scattered scenes and we have to fill in the gaps to see when she got to be so accepting of the other girl.
The second and related problem is that the burgeoning "love story", if that's still the mangaka's desire to pursue, is so agonizingly slow. It's like watching paint dry. Yes, I love the notion of showing sweet love stories of so many couples, Mozuki and Moe as well as others, in the midst of the main duo. But it's hard to cheer for something that's development is largely behind the scenes, has gaps you have to fill in yourself, and when shown is like watching pain dry except for a few "flashes" of development. It's like Nisekoi in it's slowness, but without the comedy.
And the third critique is a personal one for my tastes. This is that Yurine is so annoyingly, and unrealistically, perfect. Sorry, but without constant exercise, there is no way in hell that she would be beating track stars who train every day. I can accept the natural athletic talent, but we see her as uncaring about anything, presumably including fitness, and she still defeats folks that are fare more fit and practice strategies for running? No way. There is also the fact that while I could ignore the sillier aspects of her characterization, as it is comedy and to keep up her part of the story of the relationship between her and Ayaka, I think the author props her up too much. Yurine is the smartest, best athlete, the wisest, most intuitive (except about herself), and such. She is very much the epitome of a so-called "boring invincible hero". It's hard to cheer when one finds her as annoying as I do. Some less smugness on Yurine's part and more of an ability to lose or what not would make her a better character with her story arc intact but more rounded.
Despite the above three criticisms, this was the best of the four volumes released so far, in my opinion. The mangaka's storytelling skills are developing more as she goes along, so the story is more balanced between the couple in the spotlight for that volume, the main couple, and others. As well, the mix of humor and drama was much more balanced, especially for what is a more light-hearted series. And of course, the art was great. It's always been great, but it's even better in this volume. It almost reaches Citrus levels of incredible art.
This is a fun series with likable (for the most part) characters, who the author keeps consistent (for the most part) in characterization no matter how big or small their roles in each volume and situation, and is just really sweet. I truly enjoy it.
Rating: 4/5 Stars.
November 29, 2017
This series continues to be excellent, especially in this volume as more of the girls express their love and start planning their futures together. I really enjoy the diversity of relationships, loves, and supportive friendships that we get to see between everyone; my only request for the next volume would be more Shiramine x Kurosawa, because their competitiveness with each other is an amazing dynamic, and each little snippet with them just makes me want more.
January 8, 2020
This was alot better than the previous volume.
Track star Mizuki is running for her best friend Moe. But when Moe tells her she wants her to find her own reason for running, Mizuki is confused and hurt when Moe distances herself.
Mizuki is trying to discover her reason for running again without the help her friend.
I enjoyed their relationship and the progression of it. I wonder what will happen after they graduate. Will they live together? Go to the same university? I am so curious!
Track star Mizuki is running for her best friend Moe. But when Moe tells her she wants her to find her own reason for running, Mizuki is confused and hurt when Moe distances herself.
Mizuki is trying to discover her reason for running again without the help her friend.
I enjoyed their relationship and the progression of it. I wonder what will happen after they graduate. Will they live together? Go to the same university? I am so curious!
March 9, 2018
Moe and Mizuki are my favorite of the "side" couples and this volume focuses on them, continuing the characters' personal and relationship growth.
April 4, 2018
I’ll give this series this much, it improves with each volume. The story should have been about these two characters from the start, they’re definitely the strongest/most interesting.
August 21, 2022
4 Staaars ♥
February 6, 2024
3 stars. Definitely the best in the series thus far. Still nothing higher than a three stars but this volume was really cute and showed some promise. Hopefully the series gets better from here.
June 14, 2020
This was a surprisingly deep volume despite how cutesy and cheery it comes across. I really appreciate seeing Mizuki understand that she can't use Moe as her sole motivation, instead wanting to do her best for herself. I also appreciate how Mizuki still appreciates Moe's support and their relationship, but needs to do things on her own and her own way. One thing that does bother me about their relationship is that Mizuki is a little too attached to Moe and I feel like some backstory could explain such a strong attachment, but we haven't gotten any and really not much for each couple. I'm not sure why, maybe it will come up in later volumes, but it is odd to follow characters for 4 volumes and still know very little about them in terms of their pasts. Again, maybe it'll be brought up later, but it still bothers me.
As usual, Shiramine's and Kurosawa's relationship is an absolute joy to watch unfold and I did like meeting Kohagi, Momiji, and Kaoru. I'm definitely curious to see where the their story goes, even if Kaoru's obsession with Kurosawa is a bit unsettling.
Another fun, cute volume in this adorably fun series!
As usual, Shiramine's and Kurosawa's relationship is an absolute joy to watch unfold and I did like meeting Kohagi, Momiji, and Kaoru. I'm definitely curious to see where the their story goes, even if Kaoru's obsession with Kurosawa is a bit unsettling.
Another fun, cute volume in this adorably fun series!
January 23, 2019
In the absence of a Milk Morinaga book, these intertwined stories about different people at the same school fill the void for light, gentle tales of sweetness and love. They're not as sweet, of course; there's still some conflict and personality drama. But the characters are all so innocent, even the ones tasked with being the closest we have to antagonists, that this volume will likely leave a smile and a warm fuzzy glow. The artwork always impresses me as well, and unlike a lot of manga I never get confused about who's talking or which character is which; it's also just beautifully drawn.
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