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Perfect World #4
Perfect World, Tome 4
Tsugumi et Ayukawa ont décidé de se mettre en couple !
Les deux jeunes adultes pourront-ils continuer à avancer ensemble malgré les obstacles que l'avenir leur réserve ?
Les deux jeunes adultes pourront-ils continuer à avancer ensemble malgré les obstacles que l'avenir leur réserve ?
168 pages, Paperback
First published September 13, 2016
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January 14, 2023
Aquí ya empiezan a mejor un poco más las cosas, pero no al nivel que yo quería y necesitaba. Estoy muy estresada de la falta de comunicación entre ellos dos y el estrés que me dan los que interfieren con la felicidad de ambos.
Merecen ser felices.
Aquí tiene un lugar especial el amigo de la infancia de protagonista. Me cayó super gordo. Desde que salió supe que iba a traer problemas, pero AGGGG. Odio a las personas que interfieren en la felicidad de los protagonistas.
Merecen ser felices.
Aquí tiene un lugar especial el amigo de la infancia de protagonista. Me cayó super gordo. Desde que salió supe que iba a traer problemas, pero AGGGG. Odio a las personas que interfieren en la felicidad de los protagonistas.
January 1, 2023
3.5 rounded to 4
My heart is breakkkkinngggggg for these characters! I need happiness! Lol going to take a break on these for a bit, phewwwww. Still such a great series. But I’m a bit frustrated right now with the characters😭😆
My heart is breakkkkinngggggg for these characters! I need happiness! Lol going to take a break on these for a bit, phewwwww. Still such a great series. But I’m a bit frustrated right now with the characters😭😆
April 2, 2023
the story getting too complicated.. nothing resolved, only the conflict getting much more complex than before. Feels like almost every bad things you can think of happened to them one after another without much room to breathe. For me I would like it more if there's more room to breathe or for the main character to be happy or enjoying their time without train of conflict coming one after another.
December 9, 2020
I can't stand Koreda's crusty dusty ass!! I don't know what it is, but he just rubs me the wrong way. Like he seems nice, but he seems like one of those douchy fake nice guys. Yknow the ones. These are too short tbh. I feel like I'm just not getting enough :( and the cliff hangers!! Ugh.
June 5, 2021
Oh my goodness, this is so good! I only have the next book and then I need to get the rest! 4, the pages turn themselves, stars.
January 6, 2022
Rough times, man. Can we have some happiness please?
Full RTC soon...
Full RTC soon...
August 24, 2024
The heart pains I feel are so real while reading this. I don’t like the direction they are all currently going in, but I am still hopeful that things will get back on track ❤️
February 2, 2024
[ Re-read in 2024. ]
Every time I read this manga I end up crying like a baby. I don’t really know why this hurts so much but well, here I am, a complete masochist.
Anyway, in this volume we see how both Itsuki and Tsugumi are dealing with their break up. But, just like in real life, this isn’t the only thing that’s wrong. Apparently, her dad is dying and she has to go back to her home town. But before doing so, her friend, Koreda, confesses his feelings for her and she accepts it, trying to see the bright side in gloomy times.
But, you see? This guy has liked her for a long time and he’s actually helped her when in need, so I could not blame him for trying to have his share of happiness, even if he knows he won’t be her #1.
On the other hand, we see Itsuki realizing that being on a wheelchair wasn’t the real problem here but the walls in his heart, how he pushed people away, even Tsugumi. And before she leaves, he tries take her back, only to see her departing. Both Koreda and Itsuki love her in their own way but she’s confused of what she will do, what would be better for her and everybody. At the end of the day she still loves Itsuki but she will have to figure out what happiness means for her.
Now, like I said, this manga keeps breaking my heart and though I love it so much, it feels like a punch in the gut. I just want them to be happy, at least Itsuki, Tsugumi and Koreda. We’ve seen that other people who live a similar situation can overcome their fears and problems so I hope Tsugumi and Itsuki find their way and get back together.
Seriously, this manga is far from being all fluffy and cute. This talks about real problems in a serious relationship, whether that means internally or from third parties. I love that the mangaka really builds up the drama and has me totally intrigued of what will happen next.
This volume contains chapter 15 – 19.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3
Every time I read this manga I end up crying like a baby. I don’t really know why this hurts so much but well, here I am, a complete masochist.
Anyway, in this volume we see how both Itsuki and Tsugumi are dealing with their break up. But, just like in real life, this isn’t the only thing that’s wrong. Apparently, her dad is dying and she has to go back to her home town. But before doing so, her friend, Koreda, confesses his feelings for her and she accepts it, trying to see the bright side in gloomy times.
But, you see? This guy has liked her for a long time and he’s actually helped her when in need, so I could not blame him for trying to have his share of happiness, even if he knows he won’t be her #1.
On the other hand, we see Itsuki realizing that being on a wheelchair wasn’t the real problem here but the walls in his heart, how he pushed people away, even Tsugumi. And before she leaves, he tries take her back, only to see her departing. Both Koreda and Itsuki love her in their own way but she’s confused of what she will do, what would be better for her and everybody. At the end of the day she still loves Itsuki but she will have to figure out what happiness means for her.
Now, like I said, this manga keeps breaking my heart and though I love it so much, it feels like a punch in the gut. I just want them to be happy, at least Itsuki, Tsugumi and Koreda. We’ve seen that other people who live a similar situation can overcome their fears and problems so I hope Tsugumi and Itsuki find their way and get back together.
Seriously, this manga is far from being all fluffy and cute. This talks about real problems in a serious relationship, whether that means internally or from third parties. I love that the mangaka really builds up the drama and has me totally intrigued of what will happen next.
This volume contains chapter 15 – 19.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3
May 11, 2021
I love this series and if I hadn't of seen the pictures of the next few Volumes, I'd be more heartbroken by the events of this one. But I think it's important for the things that happen in this volume to happen so the couple can appreciate each other even more.
Happy reading!
Happy reading!
March 17, 2021
I felt a great pain in my chest when reading this...
May 6, 2023
Chicos estoy deprimida por favor que pase algo feliz porque no puedo más
4 de 5 estrellas.
4 de 5 estrellas.
February 17, 2024
the miscommunication trope AND a love triangle? god.
November 10, 2022
As always, this series is a heartfelt look at a relationship that comes with unique challenges. It's so sweet, but also so real.
December 27, 2020
Actual rating: 4.5 stars!
My sister just gifted this one to me on Christmas and I finally had a moment to pick it up and give it a read! This one felt a little more like a filler to add some minor conflict, but the end has me highliy anticipating the next volume!
My sister just gifted this one to me on Christmas and I finally had a moment to pick it up and give it a read! This one felt a little more like a filler to add some minor conflict, but the end has me highliy anticipating the next volume!
August 20, 2023
"Itsuki-kun, you're always saying 'sorry' but I don't think you need to apologize for having a disability. Because people no matter who they are, need to help each other in order to live their lives!"
Despite my conflicted feeling about Nagasawa, I can't fault her for how she says truths like this. She is a woman I respect even if at times I'm angered at her actions because she seems to mettle out of jealousy. However, there is no doubt how much she cares for Itsuki as an individual and do appreciate when she tells him things like the quote above.
This was another very good and great volume! It's interesting having a "love triangle" among adults because it's so different than a love triangle among characters' in high school. Each of the characters actions make sense to me even if my heart hurts for how that action is affecting them or other people. Tsugumi really seems to have it the roughest and really admired how she is moving forward in wanting to reexamine herself and be there for her family. Even with Itsuki too! While I was crushed by his actions at the end of volume three, I really admire how he is talking about/realizing the barriers in his own heart and how he is really trying to tear them down. I'm excited to see what he will do next volume even if my heart is still crushed for both our leads.
While Koreda did make one decision I wasn't super fond of this volume, I really like his character! He is a "green flag" who may say he is being selfish, but I appreciate how he looks out and cares for Tsugumi. It's interesting how the conversation that Tsugumi's father with Itsuki in an earlier volume is playing out here. With that, I would even say even how there is such encouragement for a couple with one person who has a disability to break up. I never realized there could be so much pressure from society (especially loved ones) to not be in a relationship because of the "work" or unhappiness that seems to pursue. I definitely think seeing Ogawa's relationship and hearing about their struggle was encouraging and was SO glad that Tsugumi and Itsuki heard it. <3 (I would add in especially how they mentioned they had to put their own individual happiness first and what THEY wanted to do, and not just what their partner felt would be the best happiness for the other.)
This might sound sort of random, but I'm thankful that so many of the chapter illustrations had Tsugumi and Itsuki together as a couple because those illustrations are carrying me as my heart breaks for everything that has been taking place. I'm hoping will continue to see more of them in the next volume because my heart will definitely still need it I'm sure!
"Every moment, good or bad is worth treasuring."
Despite my conflicted feeling about Nagasawa, I can't fault her for how she says truths like this. She is a woman I respect even if at times I'm angered at her actions because she seems to mettle out of jealousy. However, there is no doubt how much she cares for Itsuki as an individual and do appreciate when she tells him things like the quote above.
This was another very good and great volume! It's interesting having a "love triangle" among adults because it's so different than a love triangle among characters' in high school. Each of the characters actions make sense to me even if my heart hurts for how that action is affecting them or other people. Tsugumi really seems to have it the roughest and really admired how she is moving forward in wanting to reexamine herself and be there for her family. Even with Itsuki too! While I was crushed by his actions at the end of volume three, I really admire how he is talking about/realizing the barriers in his own heart and how he is really trying to tear them down. I'm excited to see what he will do next volume even if my heart is still crushed for both our leads.
While Koreda did make one decision I wasn't super fond of this volume, I really like his character! He is a "green flag" who may say he is being selfish, but I appreciate how he looks out and cares for Tsugumi. It's interesting how the conversation that Tsugumi's father with Itsuki in an earlier volume is playing out here. With that, I would even say even how there is such encouragement for a couple with one person who has a disability to break up. I never realized there could be so much pressure from society (especially loved ones) to not be in a relationship because of the "work" or unhappiness that seems to pursue. I definitely think seeing Ogawa's relationship and hearing about their struggle was encouraging and was SO glad that Tsugumi and Itsuki heard it. <3 (I would add in especially how they mentioned they had to put their own individual happiness first and what THEY wanted to do, and not just what their partner felt would be the best happiness for the other.)
This might sound sort of random, but I'm thankful that so many of the chapter illustrations had Tsugumi and Itsuki together as a couple because those illustrations are carrying me as my heart breaks for everything that has been taking place. I'm hoping will continue to see more of them in the next volume because my heart will definitely still need it I'm sure!
"Every moment, good or bad is worth treasuring."
May 17, 2022
The first 3 volumes of this manga were really good however there is a lot of unnecessary drama and sometimes it seems like its going through a cliché shoujo manga checklist and what with this being a josei series I am a bit disappointed with this. Hopefully, the rest of the volumes don't have so much unnecessary drama and misunderstandings and we get some character development for other characters that aren't Ayukawa (he has had a lot of good development so far) as Kawana is a very bland main character.
January 7, 2021
I’m getting a little more frustrated with the main character and her personality, but I’m keeping hope that this is going to end well.
Also all the side characters professing their love at such a moment that I personally find so selfish and rude, I just can’t. Like they are trying to move on and get over their pain and you’re just there saying like oh I have had feelings for you for such a long time. I don’t know, like I personally would never do that to somebody else.
Also all the side characters professing their love at such a moment that I personally find so selfish and rude, I just can’t. Like they are trying to move on and get over their pain and you’re just there saying like oh I have had feelings for you for such a long time. I don’t know, like I personally would never do that to somebody else.
September 23, 2021
3.5/5 stars (rounded up to 4)
Spoilers for volumes 1-3 ahead!
I really enjoyed seeing how Kawana and Ayukawa each handled the break-up and thought over their feelings. However, I was not a fan of how Kawana behaved in the second half of this volume. Also, Koreda is really getting on my nerves. I'm hoping volume 5 has less unnecessary drama!
Spoilers for volumes 1-3 ahead!
I really enjoyed seeing how Kawana and Ayukawa each handled the break-up and thought over their feelings. However, I was not a fan of how Kawana behaved in the second half of this volume. Also, Koreda is really getting on my nerves. I'm hoping volume 5 has less unnecessary drama!
March 4, 2019
I feel like this series doesn't pull its punches when it comes to the important things! Love this story! Need physical prints in the US!
Though my heart hurts with this series, I still love it!
Though my heart hurts with this series, I still love it!
December 14, 2021
Actual rating 3.75 stars ✨
I swear, this caregiver is going to be the end of me. She is literally despicable and now she’s sabotaged them more 😭
I swear, this caregiver is going to be the end of me. She is literally despicable and now she’s sabotaged them more 😭
November 27, 2018
I had to wait a while before I finally could get my hands on this volume and as soon as I had it in possession I couldn’t hold back reading it any longer. As the volumes before, this one was quite hurting and I felt deeply sad while reading because of the way Ayukawa’s and Kawana’s relationship goes. I want them to be together because they were such a wonderful pairing and they truly love each other but somehow their environment makes it hard for them to be together. Additionally, they’ve built their own boundaries, in their minds and their behavior. It’s such a difficult subject...
But while reading this volume, I came across another aspect about which I think pretty much. It’s the simple fact that I want Ayukawa to get the girl, though he’s been the one to quit their relationship. As it was said in this installment, he’s built a barrier in his mind and therefore he doesn’t let others in. As a woman in a wheelchair, I understand and relate to that complicated situation he’s in. But thinking objectively, should I really want for him to become Kawana’s boyfriend, when he disposes of her whenever he tells himself, it’s for the better, and when he comes hurrying back for her because he’s realized his feelings can’t be pushed away though he’s aware she’s in a new relationship?
The other man, Koreda, seems like the perfect boyfriend. He’s been in love with her since high school and he patiently waited for their time. Now, he’s always there for her, helping and supporting her in any way he can. There’s really nothing I — at this moment — can bring up against him. He’s wonderful and Kawana who’s such a self-doubting character needs someone like him at her side. Plus, he never pushed her away. So, how can I complain he’s not the right man for her?
Now, this is difficult. Do I only root for Ayukawa because he’s in a wheelchair? Out of pity? Because I see myself mirrored in him, kind of? I really can’t tell for sure, no matter how much I consider it. Anyways, I enjoy the story and I’m curious what volume 5 will have in store for the characters. But I also love how this plot makes me reflect myself. A great, authentic story this is!
December 10, 2018
Perfect World ist eine Reihe voller Emotionen und daher bin ich absoluter Fan. Ich fiebere jedem Band entgegen und so auch diesem hier. Denn jeder Band endet mit einem fiesen Cliffhanger. In Band 3 hat Itsuki sich von Tsugumi getrennt und nun wollte ich natürlich wissen, wie es mit den beiden weitergeht.
Tsugumi trauert sehr um Itsuki und hat unfassbaren Liebeskummer. Für sie war die Beziehung mit ihm das Beste, was ihr je passiert ist und sie kann ihn nicht verstehen, warum er denkt, sie wäre unglücklich gewesen. Doch wie immer, fängt Hirotaka sie auf und ist für sie da. Die beiden kommen sich rasch näher.
Mir hat dieser Band auch wieder sehr gut gefallen, denn die Emotionen sind jederzeit greifbar und haben mich mal wieder tief berührt. Auch wenn Itsuki und Tsugumi getrennt sind, so berührt mich ihre Geschichte einfach und ich bin unwahrscheinlich gespannt, wie es nun weitergehen wird. Zumal dieser Band mal wieder, Überraschung, mit einem ganz gemeinen Cliffhanger endet.
Perfect World ist nach diesen wundervollen 4 Bänden bereits meine Lieblingsreihe. Sie ist so emotional und ich mag die Protagonisten so gerne. Ich bin unglaublich gespannt, wie es nun weitergehen wird!
5 von 5 Punkten
Tsugumi trauert sehr um Itsuki und hat unfassbaren Liebeskummer. Für sie war die Beziehung mit ihm das Beste, was ihr je passiert ist und sie kann ihn nicht verstehen, warum er denkt, sie wäre unglücklich gewesen. Doch wie immer, fängt Hirotaka sie auf und ist für sie da. Die beiden kommen sich rasch näher.
Mir hat dieser Band auch wieder sehr gut gefallen, denn die Emotionen sind jederzeit greifbar und haben mich mal wieder tief berührt. Auch wenn Itsuki und Tsugumi getrennt sind, so berührt mich ihre Geschichte einfach und ich bin unwahrscheinlich gespannt, wie es nun weitergehen wird. Zumal dieser Band mal wieder, Überraschung, mit einem ganz gemeinen Cliffhanger endet.
Perfect World ist nach diesen wundervollen 4 Bänden bereits meine Lieblingsreihe. Sie ist so emotional und ich mag die Protagonisten so gerne. Ich bin unglaublich gespannt, wie es nun weitergehen wird!
5 von 5 Punkten
February 27, 2023
Una història d'amor hetero plena de drama, anades i vingudes i amb un protagonista que va amb cadira de rodes per culpa d'un accident. Trobo que és una sèrie que retrata molt bé les lesions medul·lars i totes les possibles afectacions en la vida diària així com el repte que suposa tenir parella quan es pateix una discapacitat en el context de la societat japonesa. M'ha sorprès (i molestat força, la veritat) com l'entorn de la parella principal es creu en el dret d'intervenir i jutjar-los. A la trama té massa protagonisme la família i els "enemics/rivals", s'estira massa el xiclet i hi ha aspectes de la parella que es podrien haver aprofundit més. Com a punt a millorar, em sembla que la història és massa vainilla i que el tema de la sexualitat només es toca de puntetes. En general, una història d'amor diferent i refrescant, però amb un ritme irregular.
September 13, 2022
“every moment is worth treasuring, good or bad”
i love how kawana channeled her feelings into that painting of the ferris wheel & gave it to ayukawa
also idk if i’ve mentioned this before but i love how this manga focuses on characters who work in architecture & design
i’m so sad that they’re still broken up i was expecting them to immediatelg get back together & live happily ever after, but that’s not realistic & with koreda in the picture it makes things a lot more complicated.
i love how kawana channeled her feelings into that painting of the ferris wheel & gave it to ayukawa
also idk if i’ve mentioned this before but i love how this manga focuses on characters who work in architecture & design
i’m so sad that they’re still broken up i was expecting them to immediatelg get back together & live happily ever after, but that’s not realistic & with koreda in the picture it makes things a lot more complicated.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 27, 2024
“Every moment good or bad is worth treasuring…”
This series continues to keep me on the edge of my seat! In this volume, we see Koreda’s feelings for Tsugumi are expressed deeper than what she has expected. Also, Tsugumi faces hardship with her father as he is dying from stage four cancer forcing her to move back home to spend time with him as much as possible.
This volume was wonderful to read although some moments had me in tears as usual. Can’t wait to read the next one soon!
This series continues to keep me on the edge of my seat! In this volume, we see Koreda’s feelings for Tsugumi are expressed deeper than what she has expected. Also, Tsugumi faces hardship with her father as he is dying from stage four cancer forcing her to move back home to spend time with him as much as possible.
This volume was wonderful to read although some moments had me in tears as usual. Can’t wait to read the next one soon!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2018
Dieser Band hat mir wieder richtig gut gefallen! Zwar ein regelrechtes Hin und Her, aber endlich gestehen sich mal einige ihre Gefühle und der Cliffhanger macht auch wieder gut was her. Bin gespannt! :D
May 10, 2022
Can we please ship Koreda and Nagasawa off somewhere far away to a desert island? Gah. Although I’m a bit annoyed with Itsuki at this point too. Honestly, you all just need to get it together. Can I hang in for like 8 more volumes of heartache? I’m not sure.
November 10, 2025
3.5 stars rounded up ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I’m not a fan of the endless drama that is being inflicted upon these characters, yanking them back and forth and tossing them all around. When they’re allowed some room, the story becomes really tender and insightful, but it never stays that way.
Bam! Another branch is broken over the characters’ heads. This reminds me of one of those endless TV dramas.
Anyway…this did improve towards the end, even if I don’t like the direction it went in. I hope things get back on track in the next one, because I do like many things about this.
We’ll see.
I’m not a fan of the endless drama that is being inflicted upon these characters, yanking them back and forth and tossing them all around. When they’re allowed some room, the story becomes really tender and insightful, but it never stays that way.
Bam! Another branch is broken over the characters’ heads. This reminds me of one of those endless TV dramas.
Anyway…this did improve towards the end, even if I don’t like the direction it went in. I hope things get back on track in the next one, because I do like many things about this.
We’ll see.
September 8, 2021
I’m not crying; you’re crying.
September 29, 2021
Encore une fois une vraie merveille avec un fin de tome qui laisse du suspens ! J’ai si hâte de lire la suite !
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