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My Boy #3
私の少年 ： 3
30歳ＯＬと12歳小学生。真修と離れる決意をした聡子だったが「聡子さんにあいたかった」という真修の言葉で自分の感情に気付く。二人で過ごす時間がずっと続いてほしい、そう願う聡子は真修の家族と対峙することになる――。「このマンガがすごい！2017」＜オトコ編＞第２位ほか各メディアで話題沸騰中、待望の第３巻!!
170 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2017
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October 10, 2020
My Boy continues to be a interesting character study of people so lonely that a single person can fill this life even with boring things like playing soccer.
With Satoko now meeting Mashuu's father things are getting worse and worse. At first she promises nothing else is happening but practicing and the father even agrees that would be okay. But what happens when Satoko stops and forgets to mention something? Everything falls apart.
I really enjoyed the reality of the situation. Darker than I expected and even a timeskip comes along. I'm excited to see where we go and as long as the series maintains a interesting storyline with this great art, and solid dialogue. I'm in it for the long run.
With Satoko now meeting Mashuu's father things are getting worse and worse. At first she promises nothing else is happening but practicing and the father even agrees that would be okay. But what happens when Satoko stops and forgets to mention something? Everything falls apart.
I really enjoyed the reality of the situation. Darker than I expected and even a timeskip comes along. I'm excited to see where we go and as long as the series maintains a interesting storyline with this great art, and solid dialogue. I'm in it for the long run.
July 23, 2018
(Read a scanlation because... I am a terrible person)
Oh my feelings, dudes. MY FEELINGS!!
Oh my feelings, dudes. MY FEELINGS!!
September 14, 2022
3.8!
hi hello i cried when sakoto left and mashuu was running to find her :/// no lie, my heart hurt and i shed some big fat tears 😕 AND THAT VOICEMAIL. crying screaming.
the ending has me Effed,, omg i can’t wait to see how they’ll interact with each other cuz two yrs have passed since then
this volume was also kinda uncomfortable to read,,,,but i liked that abt it. things are being presented as they are, real and uncomfortable and tense (ex. that whole scene w/ the dad + the supervisor/ex at the end rlly had me 😥). i rlly appreciate the manga for doing that. from the beginning till she left, i felt antsy bc things seemed to be spiraling. even with the cute scenes with mashuu, there was this underlying restlessness i was feeling like “oh man here it comes”. and unsurprisingly enough, it did. the mangaka did a great job in writing it out ^^
(like ik that giving out that business card was gonna come back to bite her in the butt)
also,, the fireworks scene was wholesome ;-;. mashuu ☹️ <3. (though when they were blowing fireworks, i was worried that the father might come by and see that they weren’t playing soccer or something TT)
(ps theres def something symbolic in the way they exchanged lights for their fireworks. sakoto asking mashuu for a light and successfully igniting her stick, yet mashuu unable to ignite his own after asking for light from sakoto’s stick. ,,, maybe mashuu is the light sakato needs but not the other way around?? or that tho sakoto may bring him companionship now, it’s not lasting (?) im not sure but im eager to see how everything plays out/)
hi hello i cried when sakoto left and mashuu was running to find her :/// no lie, my heart hurt and i shed some big fat tears 😕 AND THAT VOICEMAIL. crying screaming.
the ending has me Effed,, omg i can’t wait to see how they’ll interact with each other cuz two yrs have passed since then
this volume was also kinda uncomfortable to read,,,,but i liked that abt it. things are being presented as they are, real and uncomfortable and tense (ex. that whole scene w/ the dad + the supervisor/ex at the end rlly had me 😥). i rlly appreciate the manga for doing that. from the beginning till she left, i felt antsy bc things seemed to be spiraling. even with the cute scenes with mashuu, there was this underlying restlessness i was feeling like “oh man here it comes”. and unsurprisingly enough, it did. the mangaka did a great job in writing it out ^^
(like ik that giving out that business card was gonna come back to bite her in the butt)
also,, the fireworks scene was wholesome ;-;. mashuu ☹️ <3. (though when they were blowing fireworks, i was worried that the father might come by and see that they weren’t playing soccer or something TT)
(ps theres def something symbolic in the way they exchanged lights for their fireworks. sakoto asking mashuu for a light and successfully igniting her stick, yet mashuu unable to ignite his own after asking for light from sakoto’s stick. ,,, maybe mashuu is the light sakato needs but not the other way around?? or that tho sakoto may bring him companionship now, it’s not lasting (?) im not sure but im eager to see how everything plays out/)
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May 11, 2021
My heart hurts so much 😭
January 1, 2023
My boy - Volume 3: [9.5/10]
Pendiente...
I'm loving this Manga soo much!
Pendiente...
I'm loving this Manga soo much!
February 23, 2025
This volume hurt me a little. I can see the father's perspective where he wouldn't want some strange lady hanging out with his son, but also he's so absent?? It's like he's masquerading as a good father when he leaves his children alone to care for themselves and puts so much responsibility on the older child. I feel so bad for Satoko and how her life completely shifted because of this, but like it had to be done. Her haircut though looks so cute. I wish she would keep it that short lol.
November 6, 2018
Great art. The artist for the series is the best I’ve ever seen for drawing eyes. Satoko has the best eye related emotions I’ve ever seen. Wish this was translated faster.
August 5, 2019
it gud but i think i've lost interest in it, even with the time skip and the drama leading up to it
April 4, 2021
Really great manga, love the beautiful art and really great and interesting story 😁👌❤️
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August 2, 2021this is right on the edge of illegal and i feel conflicted:{
also boy is still fourteen, we still need at LEAST two more years>~<
but i am mad about the haircut•_•
also boy is still fourteen, we still need at LEAST two more years>~<
but i am mad about the haircut•_•
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August 10, 2022作者後記真的很搶戲欸，不知道後面會不會多說明聰子和前男友同事的過去，都要結婚了還提這男生實在也很煩。
November 19, 2022
Interesting volume
October 10, 2023
Why is this so sad :(
March 10, 2025
Here to be a hater
March 22, 2019
I was not prepared for the feels! This volume did not adequately prepare me for the feels! And I felt them so hard, but had to hold back tears because I was reading this at work. Seriously, this volume just broke my heart, for both Mashuu and Satoko. I'm keeping this review short and being vague because I really don't want to spoil anything, but suffice to say this is an emotional volume. As for the aspects I want to discuss, the biggest one is Satoko taking responsibility for her actions as well as recognizing how her actions have made the situation worse than previously thought. I really am impressed that Satoko both recognized and took responsibility for her actions because there are many people who would do one or the other but not both, even adults. To me, this makes Satoko and more empathetic and sympathetic character, so A+ to you, Takano!
The other thing I want to discuss is Satoko not wanting to deal with what she refers to as "drama". While this revelation comes after a botched love confession from Yashima, this isn't the only drama she wants to avoid. She doesn't want to deal with birthday celebrations, anniversaries, gossip, etc. She just wants a simple, ordinary life free from anything that, while she doesn't admit this, draws attention to herself. I can relate to that but I also appreciate an adult character wanting to stay away from these things not out of disdain for others or social awkwardness but because of the attention that said events draw. It's a realistic desire that isn't always addressed or written this way and I am glad Takano took her character in that direction. Another A+ for Takano!
That's about all I can say for now without spoilers, but I really enjoyed this volume and am so glad I pre-ordered volume 4. I can't wait to see what comes next!
The other thing I want to discuss is Satoko not wanting to deal with what she refers to as "drama". While this revelation comes after a botched love confession from Yashima, this isn't the only drama she wants to avoid. She doesn't want to deal with birthday celebrations, anniversaries, gossip, etc. She just wants a simple, ordinary life free from anything that, while she doesn't admit this, draws attention to herself. I can relate to that but I also appreciate an adult character wanting to stay away from these things not out of disdain for others or social awkwardness but because of the attention that said events draw. It's a realistic desire that isn't always addressed or written this way and I am glad Takano took her character in that direction. Another A+ for Takano!
That's about all I can say for now without spoilers, but I really enjoyed this volume and am so glad I pre-ordered volume 4. I can't wait to see what comes next!
September 23, 2019
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March 31, 2019
4.75 stars
This manga is a real heart string puller!
This manga is a real heart string puller!
August 17, 2019
This volume was a bit heavier. I was worried about so many things while reading it. The story is so fascinating and projected so well. So many feelings! I love both of the main characters so much.
June 5, 2021
The story is told well; the art is good. It's just not appealing to me.
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