LET THE GAMES BEGIN! The video game tournament has begun! Umaru’s third persona, UMR, might be the master of the local arcade, but she’s up against some stiff competition--including her school rival, Sylphynford. Who will claim the ultimate title when the two classmates face off in the final round?
World: The art is good, I love how emotive these characters are. The world building is basic but it does slowly build the people and places around Umaru.
Story: Little tales again full of charm and fun. I love that slowly we are seeing a “family” develop around Umaru. Those little moments between brother and sister is also nice.
Characters: The small moments are what drives this book and the character development. From the penny candy shop and the friendship developing between Slyphy and Umaru, to the little moments of parfait happiness with Ebina, these moments are great.
Now things are just getting complicated... like Ranma ½ levels of complicated.
Because Kirie doesn't know that Umaru and Komaru are the same person. Sylphynford doesn't know that Umaru and UMR are the same person. Bomba can't even recognize his own sister for some reason...
But Umaru has become a more likable character and I'm enjoying her little adventures, especially the penny candy shop. That one felt like Laid-Back Camp.
At least Umaru showed some personal growth for supporting her brother by making dinner which she thought it was a downfall project. Turns out her brother's project was selected for promotion. I'm not comfortable that her brother's coworker was checking out underage girls...