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王室教師ハイネ [Oushitsu Kyoushi Heine] #5
The Royal Tutor, Vol. 5
Prince Licht's fascination with coffee should come as no surprise given his affinity for his part-time job at the cafe, but when Leonhard suggests the bitter drink should be banned from the kingdom, can Lichie help him develop an appreciation...?
194 pages, Paperback
First published November 21, 2015
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August 31, 2020
I love the character development of each princes. We are slowly learning the truth behind the headlines Heine got from his research in the earlier volumes.
June 30, 2022
Habe zu Band 5 eigentlich nichts Neues mehr zu sagen: Mochte es wieder super gerne, ich mag dieses Lockere vermischt mit ein bisschen Tiefe, einfach super gerne und die Charaktere wachsen einem so ans Herz! Kann es immer noch sehr empfehlen!
July 17, 2022
― Rating: 4 Stars ★★★★
I think this series has such a fantastic premise: a royal tutor has to navigate the unique personalities of 4 princes & prepare them for the throne! However, The Royal Tutor definitely excels at bringing forth comedy no matter the story arc of the chapter, in addition to the underlying journey of growth & understanding the prince plus their tutor undergo as they continue their studies. Volume 5 while more driven by side plots, delves into the unique personalities of the princes, especially one of the more elder princes, Kai!
Volume 5 mainly revolves around the stoic prince Kai, who in reality is the softest, more gentler of the royals whose working better at his communication! While recent volumes contain many side stories with minimal advancement to the overarching plot, volume 5 not only delved into some much needed backstory about Kai & Bruno, but also hinted a bit at Professor Heine's history.
While reading this volume I actually finished the anime series & am really curious to see how the story differs from the adaptation (though it's a shame it only had 1 season ¬_¬). Vol. 5 in particular had a compelling first chapter where it follows Prince Licht who tries to get his brother Prince Leonhard to like coffee, inspiring him to think more about how to cater his brother's love of desserts into the drink! I wish the anime expanded on this plot thread, but I did enjoy
Chapter 26 was another excellent chapter because it delved more into the prince's sibling dynamics & bonds with one another, especially between Bruno & Kai. Whe Prince Kai collapses in the gardens, Prince Kai becomes especially concerned & worried, reflecting back to a time when Kai was left covered in wounds after protecting Bruno which subsequently is expanded on in chapters 28 & 29. The series hasn't delved too much into their personal history, so I enjoyed reading those chapters a lot.
Kai was indeed the star of this volume because he's always struggled with putting his thoughts into words and expressing how he feels, but as he becomes more comfortable talking with staff he realizes just how confident he's become at showing others his true, kind-hearted nature when before they always misunderstood him...though pg. 124 when the staff cheers him on and he "smiles" those moments are never NOT funny. I also enjoyed seeing how he reflected on his past and chose not to hurt the former classmate who tried to get ransom, knowing the staff, his brothers & the professor have been supporting him.
I love how this volume was just focused more on the princes in different situations & scenarios letting their own personalities shine! I think 4 stars is fair rating because while there's hints at their backstory, some comedic moments of course & slight reference at the end with Count Rosenberg's future involvement in the plot, it's mostly just a fluffy filler volume to highlight the Prince's characters & their comedic, wholesome antics.
I think this series has such a fantastic premise: a royal tutor has to navigate the unique personalities of 4 princes & prepare them for the throne! However, The Royal Tutor definitely excels at bringing forth comedy no matter the story arc of the chapter, in addition to the underlying journey of growth & understanding the prince plus their tutor undergo as they continue their studies. Volume 5 while more driven by side plots, delves into the unique personalities of the princes, especially one of the more elder princes, Kai!
Volume 5 mainly revolves around the stoic prince Kai, who in reality is the softest, more gentler of the royals whose working better at his communication! While recent volumes contain many side stories with minimal advancement to the overarching plot, volume 5 not only delved into some much needed backstory about Kai & Bruno, but also hinted a bit at Professor Heine's history.
While reading this volume I actually finished the anime series & am really curious to see how the story differs from the adaptation (though it's a shame it only had 1 season ¬_¬). Vol. 5 in particular had a compelling first chapter where it follows Prince Licht who tries to get his brother Prince Leonhard to like coffee, inspiring him to think more about how to cater his brother's love of desserts into the drink! I wish the anime expanded on this plot thread, but I did enjoy
Chapter 26 was another excellent chapter because it delved more into the prince's sibling dynamics & bonds with one another, especially between Bruno & Kai. Whe Prince Kai collapses in the gardens, Prince Kai becomes especially concerned & worried, reflecting back to a time when Kai was left covered in wounds after protecting Bruno which subsequently is expanded on in chapters 28 & 29. The series hasn't delved too much into their personal history, so I enjoyed reading those chapters a lot.
Kai was indeed the star of this volume because he's always struggled with putting his thoughts into words and expressing how he feels, but as he becomes more comfortable talking with staff he realizes just how confident he's become at showing others his true, kind-hearted nature when before they always misunderstood him...though pg. 124 when the staff cheers him on and he "smiles" those moments are never NOT funny. I also enjoyed seeing how he reflected on his past and chose not to hurt the former classmate who tried to get ransom, knowing the staff, his brothers & the professor have been supporting him.
I love how this volume was just focused more on the princes in different situations & scenarios letting their own personalities shine! I think 4 stars is fair rating because while there's hints at their backstory, some comedic moments of course & slight reference at the end with Count Rosenberg's future involvement in the plot, it's mostly just a fluffy filler volume to highlight the Prince's characters & their comedic, wholesome antics.
April 23, 2021
I loved the coffee plot SO MUCH.
April 8, 2023
This is literally too cute for my soul omg
December 9, 2023
*4.25 stars*
on-my-shelf
October 18, 2025Oooo there is a secret that's gonna be revealed soon
March 21, 2018
In Summary
Kai fans will have a lot to enjoy in this installment. Not only do we get a glimpse into his brief stint in a military academy, we also see how Heine’s influence has shaped him and Kai’s particular take on conflict resolution. And though the eldest prince has yet to show his face, his meddling in his brothers’ affairs is becoming increasingly apparent, and I look forward to him finally making an appearance.
The Review
After Bruno’s internal angst regarding his chances for the throne, Akai-sensei opens Volume 5 with lighter fare, a coffee-themed interlude between Heine, Licht, and Leonhard. Leonhard, as usual, plays the part of the immature prince, but this time his childish tastes pose a challenge for Licht, not Heine. Their confrontation has the feel of a comedy duo, and with Heine mostly observing rather than getting directly involved, it’s a nice change of pace from Heine’s usual schooling.
Comedy also comes in the cute variety in the standalone chapter “Adele’s Friend.” The little princess returns to demand a visit to the zoo, and of course, her brothers (plus Heine) accompany her. It has a very similar feel to the group art class of Volume 4, except this time the unique points of the princes’ personalities get highlighted in the context of animals, which range from cute to ferocious to troublesome.
The rest of the volume is devoted to a past incident involving Bruno and Kai with the focus mainly on Kai. While the story has a 19th-century setting, our characters often display modern sensitivities, and the princes’ normal garb look a lot like Japanese school uniforms. In keeping with this bridging of past and present, Akai-sensei delivers a situation at a military academy that looks a lot like modern high school bullying. Because this arc centers on Kai, much is made about the contrast between his scary looks and his actual gentle nature, but on top of that, we get to see the circumstances that actually would push Kai to violence.
Unfortunately, Heine gets turned into a deus ex machina for the arc’s resolution. While the conclusion is a bit too tidy for belief, it does increase the aura of mystery surrounding the diminutive tutor. It also drives Count Rosenberg, the steward of the eldest prince, to confront Heine, and I anticipate an increasing amount of court intrigue to come.
Extras include bonus manga printed on the inside of the cover; six-page bonus story; and first page printed in color.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
Kai fans will have a lot to enjoy in this installment. Not only do we get a glimpse into his brief stint in a military academy, we also see how Heine’s influence has shaped him and Kai’s particular take on conflict resolution. And though the eldest prince has yet to show his face, his meddling in his brothers’ affairs is becoming increasingly apparent, and I look forward to him finally making an appearance.
The Review
After Bruno’s internal angst regarding his chances for the throne, Akai-sensei opens Volume 5 with lighter fare, a coffee-themed interlude between Heine, Licht, and Leonhard. Leonhard, as usual, plays the part of the immature prince, but this time his childish tastes pose a challenge for Licht, not Heine. Their confrontation has the feel of a comedy duo, and with Heine mostly observing rather than getting directly involved, it’s a nice change of pace from Heine’s usual schooling.
Comedy also comes in the cute variety in the standalone chapter “Adele’s Friend.” The little princess returns to demand a visit to the zoo, and of course, her brothers (plus Heine) accompany her. It has a very similar feel to the group art class of Volume 4, except this time the unique points of the princes’ personalities get highlighted in the context of animals, which range from cute to ferocious to troublesome.
The rest of the volume is devoted to a past incident involving Bruno and Kai with the focus mainly on Kai. While the story has a 19th-century setting, our characters often display modern sensitivities, and the princes’ normal garb look a lot like Japanese school uniforms. In keeping with this bridging of past and present, Akai-sensei delivers a situation at a military academy that looks a lot like modern high school bullying. Because this arc centers on Kai, much is made about the contrast between his scary looks and his actual gentle nature, but on top of that, we get to see the circumstances that actually would push Kai to violence.
Unfortunately, Heine gets turned into a deus ex machina for the arc’s resolution. While the conclusion is a bit too tidy for belief, it does increase the aura of mystery surrounding the diminutive tutor. It also drives Count Rosenberg, the steward of the eldest prince, to confront Heine, and I anticipate an increasing amount of court intrigue to come.
Extras include bonus manga printed on the inside of the cover; six-page bonus story; and first page printed in color.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
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January 22, 2018
The synopsis literally only covers the first chapter of this volume, as we open with some nice bickering between Leonhard and Licht. Nothing new there then! I have to say, I was kind of on Leonhards side! It's a nice little relaxed moment, before things really get started this volume, because then we move in to a moment between Bruno and Kai that's kind of cute on the surface, but if you've seen the anime, you know what's coming. It hints at the story between those two and their past.
We have a brief sojourn to the zoo, a story seen in the anime already, with a couple of additional bits and pieces thrown in to keep it fresh. From there we hit more familiar ground as we finally delve in to Bruno and Kai's past...and their secret and that's when this volume really takes a turn.
The final half of this volume provides us with some suspense and action and takes us on a darker path than the series usually has so far....with the odd sprinkle of humour we've come to know and love in this series! If you've watched the anime, then the final half of the volume and the upcoming story arc in the next volume will be familiar, but as we've discovered, even the familiar scenes from the anime have new additions to keep them fresh so we're bound to be surprised!
But that's right folks, prepare yourselves because this volume ends on quite the little cliffhanger. Rosenberg reckons he knows who Heine really is, which means the time is coming for the big reveal about Heine and his past that we've all been anticipating! Answers are coming folks! However, from the sentence used I'm guessing things are going to be different to how they go down in the anime, I'm excited, but anime viewers probably shouldn't let themselves be lulled in to a false sense of security by thinking they know what's going to happen!
We have a brief sojourn to the zoo, a story seen in the anime already, with a couple of additional bits and pieces thrown in to keep it fresh. From there we hit more familiar ground as we finally delve in to Bruno and Kai's past...and their secret and that's when this volume really takes a turn.
The final half of this volume provides us with some suspense and action and takes us on a darker path than the series usually has so far....with the odd sprinkle of humour we've come to know and love in this series! If you've watched the anime, then the final half of the volume and the upcoming story arc in the next volume will be familiar, but as we've discovered, even the familiar scenes from the anime have new additions to keep them fresh so we're bound to be surprised!
But that's right folks, prepare yourselves because this volume ends on quite the little cliffhanger. Rosenberg reckons he knows who Heine really is, which means the time is coming for the big reveal about Heine and his past that we've all been anticipating! Answers are coming folks! However, from the sentence used I'm guessing things are going to be different to how they go down in the anime, I'm excited, but anime viewers probably shouldn't let themselves be lulled in to a false sense of security by thinking they know what's going to happen!
July 4, 2018
I still really like this series! It combines serious and chibi cute with funny and touching in a fantastic manner. It's getting closer to where the anime veered off and concluded, so I'm excited to see what the real (read mangaka's intended) background for Heine is. Read this series if you like good boys being good!
January 26, 2021
This one was exceptionally good. The story went into a new direction, especially at the end. I love learning more about Heine's character.
I also loved the following scene in the book:
Leonhard - Teach, you just have to turn everything into a lesson, don't you?
Heine - But of course, learning remains a part of life until one dies.
I'm always learning myself!
I also loved the following scene in the book:
Leonhard - Teach, you just have to turn everything into a lesson, don't you?
Heine - But of course, learning remains a part of life until one dies.
I'm always learning myself!
March 27, 2020
Oh my gosh, that bonus story at the end was so damn cute! That being said, I have no fucking clue what the tone of this series is anymore, and quite frankly I don't care anymore. I'm along for the ride and curious to see where it goes.
August 4, 2018
Good volume.
November 7, 2018
Ah, pangeran kedua ... sungguh berhati murni.
December 11, 2020
I like that we got mire background on Heine in this volume. I like the plot and development of the story and characters. A good volume and I am looking forward to the next volume.
September 16, 2023
Another fantastic volume! I love the illustrations and the bonus manga at the end is so adorable!!
January 11, 2024
Đọc bản Việt vẫn là 1 level khác~
June 27, 2025
Bía lên bìa
November 10, 2022
I love seeing more of Kai and how even as he is a softie, the fact he is more than willing to fight for his family and protect them. You know the side that matches his scary face. It still makes me laugh about how nice he is and how his happy smile scares everyone. There's also a bit of a development in learning who the tutor is. I love how that secret is slowly being revealed.
July 12, 2022
Big plot twist / reveal in this one.
August 14, 2021
Coffee appreciation, a visit to the zoo, and Kai confronts a bully from the past!
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