Bloom into You, Vol. 7

やがて君になる [Bloom Into You] #7

by Nio Nakatani

A CHANGE OF HEART Touko has finally started to move forward on her own two feet. Is there still a place for Yuu by her side? Or is time for them to part ways?

Genres: Manga, Romance, LGBT, Yuri, Queer, Young Adult, Lesbian

180 pages, Paperback

First published April 26, 2019

About the author

Nio NAKATANI 仲谷鳰 is a Japanese mangaka and doujinsha.

Associated Names:
Rireba リレバ

Official site:
Doujinsha site: 「リレバ」 rireba
Pixiv: 仲谷鳰[Nakatani]

Reviews

[daph pink ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am literally so broken right now. 😭

Reason 1 :- Sayaka's proposal.
Reason 2 :- Yuu releasing that she needs love.
Reason 3 :- Nanami ready to accept Yuu by her side..
Reason 4 :- Maki 💜
Reason 5 :- only 1 volume is left.

[ananya ྀི · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sayaka has my goddamn respect. This volume low-key broke me.

[Jhosy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume was the best so far!
Finally Yuu confesses her true feelings for Nanami.
But things don't go as planned, since Nanami instead of accepting Yuu's feelings just says "I'm sorry."
Yuu thinks that Nanami does not love her and has rejected her. She begins to wonder what it's to actually be in love, to love someone.
While this Nanami thinks about how she has changed and how the people around her is changing, growing and evolving. This makes her wonder if it is right to accept Yuu's feelings and love her.
And on the school trip, finally Sayaka confesses her love for Nanami.
This was a very well written moment by the author and the way she wrote the scene was very thoughtful and sensitive.
Usually love triangles like this make me pretty frustrated, because I don't like to see girls suffering from rejection. But the author wrote the scene very well, I believe that this was one of the best scenes of rejection in a yuri manga that I have read. No one was embarrassed, depressed. On the contrary, this seems to have been a way of break free and a hope for a new path.
With Sayaka's revelation, Nanami realizes that changing, evolving, isn't necessarily a bad thing. And as long as there is "the true essence" of the other that made her fall in love first, changes will not represent the end of her feeling.
Now the two need to talk and resolve their relationship.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay, that's kind of funny. The play didn't actually lead to love-centered enlightenment for either Touko or Yuu, and they ended up having a third-act breakup. That's okay, because that gave Sayaka an opportunity to confess and inevitably be shot down.

I liked the scene between Yuu and Maki, where he makes it very clear that he and she have different approaches to love, and she's refusing to acknowledge that out of fear.

Love in romance stories is all about longing, and Yuu's longing sure parses differently than most manga characters' does--it's more a longing to feel love at all, vs. that longing springing up on its own via hormones and/or romantic chemistry. That's refreshing, and also somewhat difficult for me to wrap my brain around.

I enjoyed Nio's autobiographical comic. He isn't the first fiction creator I've come across who feels that they're channeling their fiction from another, very real world. The presentation of that idea here is very cute and charming, just like his comic.

[ari · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautifully written, i think the sayaka & nanami scene saved the volume for me. i still deeply relate to maki😪

[Donatella Principi]

Un po’ sottotono rispetto ai precedenti due ma penso sia normale visto che ci stiamo avvicinando alla conclusione (il numero 8 sarà l’ultimo). I personaggi continuano a crescere e a mostrare le loro sfumature, anche quelli secondari. Continua a essere uno dei migliori yuri, a parer mio

[E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

★★★★★ | Holy! Shit!
I think this is my favourite volume??

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[Rod Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Darkness before the dawn? All the teenage heartbreak is broken up by a sweet flashback chapter to the start of the love story for two of the adults in the series.

I have the final volume on hand for tomorrow!

[Alice4170 🌙 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 ⭐️

[lauraღ · Rating 4 out of 5]

So love means choosing someone.
I didn’t know it could be so heavy.

I'm emotional! This was definitely my favourite volume so far. I think I say it every time, but I'm so relieved that this manga keeps getting better and better with every volume. There was a time when I felt it might turn in a direction I wouldn't enjoy, but instead it just improves. The emotional writing, while simplistic, is still very strong, and does a good job of encapsulating the teen angst and heartache and longing and love. This was so achingly good. I hadn't expected that we would spend so much time with Saeki, but I ended up really loving it. It's my favourite part of the volume, the fact that the friendship between Touko and Saeki has real meaning, even if Touko doesn't feel the same way. The fact that Saeki helps Touko understand her own feelings, come to terms with her fear about love... ugh, my heart.

So I ended up really enjoying the fact that Yuu and Touko spent some time apart. I'm glad we got to see more of Maki as well, since it's been some time since he got page time. I had the same minor gripe as before: I wish Yuu were the one to come to terms with her own feelings and thoughts about her sexuality, rather than Maki telling her, by using himself as a yardstick. I agree that Yuu probably isn't ace, but I would rather SHE be the one to figure that out, you know? The way Maki did it wasn't aggressive or invasive, but I just think it would have been better writing. The fact that he just says 'Nah, you're not like me..." Eh, not my favourite.

I really liked the little interlude with the teachers, and with Saeki and Touko's friends. And the dramatic ending!! Ahhh, I can't wait for the next, and last, volume. These girls are so dear to my  heart, so it'll be sad to let them go, but I'm excited for their HEA.

(And since this volume made me love Saeki so much, I'll probably read her spin-off series too!)

[Jen13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

It hurt my heart to see how sad and miserable our two girls are in the beginning of this volume. Especially Yuu whose heart physically hurts. The scene where she clutches her chest, I found it really moving. Sayaka and Touko have their school trip where Sayaka takes her long awaited chance to tell Touko how she feels. Yuu and Maki have an important conversation on an outing to the batting cages. Everything is lining up for the conclusion!

[Scarlette Josie (scarlettereads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Four stars

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still my favourite manga series of all time. I could leave it at that, I suppose, but there’s just SO much in this volume.

When we last left our leads, Yuu confessed to Touko and it didn’t quite go to plan. The initial parts of this instalment deal with the fall out from Yuu’s decision and Nanami’s reaction to it and it is an absolute masterclass in storytelling.

Even with the eventual outcome more than likely being a happy ending, the characters (and reader) are put through the wringer and it might be the isolation talking but it really moved me. You can feel how badly this hurts (for both parties) and how a really bad miscommunication spirals out of control (I often get annoyed by ‘if we talked this would clear the air’ but this one is plausible and sold well, especially since Yuu doesn’t know there’s anything left to actually say).

In addition to the obvious misery of the characters, this entire section is also littered with imagery from earlier in the series, culminating in a brutal finale that calls back to the aquarium date, which was a focal point of the series and arguably THE set piece in the anime. It’s a real twist of the knife.

Phew. We then switch over to Sayaka for a while and get a pleasant (and needed) interlude between her and the cafe owner, followed by a welcome side story showing how the latter and Yuu’s teacher started dating. It’s really nice to spend more time with the two of them (and have the story present actual brief mentions of prejudices that a lesbian couple might face, however brief).

Then Touko and Sayaka head for Kyoto for their class trip and EVERYTHING happens. That whole section is also amazing and even as somebody who is only slightly a Sayaka fan (my main issue being she had her chance forever and never took it, which she manages to acknowledge), it plays out so well. I do think that there’s a fundamental difference in how Yuu and Sayaka love Touko, which is not necessarily stated (maybe a little in this volume) but has been present throughout the series.

There’s even a lovely section where Yuu hangs out with Maki and they talk about Yuu’s problem and Maki basically shuts her down from identifying herself as asexual like him. I feel that door was closed for Yuu earlier than this, but the whole sequence is definitely important for her as a character.

We end on, well, not a cliffhanger per se, but a flurry of activity and emotion that has me dying for the conclusion. It’s the perfect note of hope going into the finale of one of not only the best yuri series, but best manga in general.

[Cell · Rating 5 out of 5]

雜訊減弱了一些
來自「終你」界的訊號變好了
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完全沒辦法專心……

如果是在出發前看的話
在旅遊的途中應該會有種聖地巡禮的感覺吧（還是會對渡月橋幻滅就是了）

順序相反且時間接近的話
會不斷的「被這地方我去過耶」、「渡月橋附近哪裡能搭這種船？」的思緒干擾，然後在腦中的京都地圖標出各景點的相對位置

改天再重看一次吧

[Flor ):) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25

[yare · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg sayaka confessing knowing full well she'll be rejected is so brave of her, but she also helped nanami understand that love isn't supposed to be a burden. she describes it as faith that the person they're in love with will always be the person they adore. it changes her whole perspective and has her making up her mind on how to respond to koito's feelings

[Des Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our penultimate volume ties up a very important loose end before we conclude the story. Sayaka's arc wasn't just a loose thread to be tied though, it was meaningful character growth for both her and Nanami, and something I think was handled very well. Similarly, Yuu has a very important conversation with her aromantic buddy, and starts moving towards her emotional conclusion as well. I'm stunned and very happy with this series, very curious and excited to see what the final volume has in store.

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably my favorite volume so far for that great adult Yuri content (Riko my beloved) and Sayaka content. I’m so proud of her 😭

[mymt zaza · Rating 5 out of 5]

De mieux en mieux, je trouve les personnages bien plus sincères dans leurs émotions et questionnements

[Rereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

"You know..love..doesn't mean 'I never want you to change.' But I don't think it means 'I don't care if you change,' either So I suppose it might mean...'I believe that you'll always be the person I adore.' A declaration of faith..perhaps."-Sayaka

*loud, obnoxious clapping* Well fucking said, Sayaka, WELL FUCKING SAID!

This was a fucking emotional rollercoaster that was considerate enough to take breaks so I wouldn't die from the feels, but also punch me in the feels multiple times. From Kozaki and Kodama's backstory, to Sayaka's determination to express her love, to Maki calling out Yuu's denial, it was one hell of an emotional ride! I'm so sad the final volume is fast approaching, but I have ADORED this series and am so curious to see how it ends. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to cry for the next few hours...

[Shenwei · Rating 5 out of 5]

is it a romance manga climax if it doesn't involve running? lol

[Axel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume splintered my heart but it was for a good cause

This volume is smaller in scale and follows the aftermath of Yuu’s love confession to Nanami. Yuu believes Nanami saying “I’m sorry” was a clear sign of rejection so tries to steer clear of her. Nanami on the other hand didn’t reject Yuu, but is still struggling with being loved by another person.

Then there’s Sayaka who’s desperate to tell Nanami she’s in love with her but is still slightly apprehensive.

We also got a look into how Riko and Kodama Miyako met. First of all I love that the author wrote a queer relationship between older(ish) women. I think it’s interesting to see how their struggles differ from the struggles of younger queer individuals. And their backstory was so interesting! And cute of course. I’m glad despite Riko being unsure, she decided to give Kodama a chance. They’re made for each other!

Fast forward a little and Nanami, Sayaka and a few others go on this trip to Japan. Sayaka decides this is the chance to confess to Nanami.

Usually, I despise love triangles. They’re never done well and they either choose the wrong li or it becomes a messy contest of winning someone over. Yuck. So I don’t know how, but the author handled this trope with such eloquence that I can’t really call it a love triangle.

Sayaka confesses her feelings and Nanami gently lets her down. Instead of lying, she’s honest with her and reveals her feelings belongs to Yuu instead. Sayaka is disappointed and a little heartbroken but accepts Nanami’s answer. The entire scene was written beautifully and despite Sayaka being rightfully sad, no one was ruined from this revelation which was nice to see.

So many times I see love triangles become messy and tangled and someone always ends up getting seriously hurt. But here, Sayaka is understanding and handles the rejection well. I think this is the best rejection scene i’ve ever read in a yuri.

I also like that Sayaka’s confession gave Nanami the strength to accept her own feelings for Yuu. She realised that change and evolving isn’t necessarily a bad thing as long as the base essence of the person is still there.

Yuu has her own moment of clarity with Maki (who is a saint—I love him). Yuu tried to play off her own feelings but Maki saw through it all thankfully!!

A side note, Maki’s comparison to love and sports was very well written. Maki, who is clearly aromantic, says he likes watching sports but wouldn’t necessarily want to be a sports player. Just the way he likes seeing people in love but wouldn’t want to do it himself. That’s a very mature way of explaining it

It’s the final volume next and i’m sad.

[Alyson Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book: Bloom Into You, Volume 7
Author: Nio Nakatami
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars

Oh, wow! I got so many emotions while reading this volume. I was surprised at how hard this one hit me. I think that what made this volume for me was the fact that our characters have taken almost a break from one another. Now, we get to see them out living their own lives away from each other. Now, we get to see just how much of an impact that they have on each other. I think that we needed this time away from each other. The characters needed to take some time away from each other in order to discover just how much they needed each other in their lives.

This whole separation, to me, is what really made this series. If these characters had not taken this time away from each other, taken this time to reflect and discover, then what I think is going to happen in the final volume would not work. I am all for everything working out between characters. I am okay with a quick romance. However, I do think it has more of an impact when not only do the characters have to work for it, but if they step away from each other to think about if this is what they actually want. This moment needs to happen. The characters need this time to look around how everyone else has changed and how they have changed. They needed this time to see that, yes, this is what is right and what they both need in life. It’s almost like they needed this brief separation to see just how much they truly do need each other in their lives. They needed this time to see just how much of an impact they have on each other.

It is in this volume that our two leads do finally admit that they have feelings for each other. Again, I think it has to do with the fact that they did take some time away from each other. I personally do not think this would have happened if they did not take this time away from one another. I was cheering for them as they raced to make this final connection, to make what we have been waiting for throughout this entire series happen. It just made me feel so happy and so light to see what I have been waiting on happen. The slow burn and seeing the characters grow is what had the biggest impact. If this had happened sooner in the series, I do no think it would have been as meaningful. I do not think it would have left the same mark on me.

If you can’t tell, I am super excited to start the final volume. I cannot wait to see what happens in what I think is going to be a grand finale.

[emilsinclair · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mírame soy Touko Nanami tras siete años de torturarme a mi misma y no dejarme ser feliz por fin he encontrado mi propia felicidad y vocación en la vida. Mi mejor amiga guapa lesbiana y talentosa está enamorada de mi y no solo enamorada de mi yo perfecta sino sabe perfectamente quién soy de verdad y me quiere así y quiere ser mi novia ya qur al principio le gustaba mi aspecto (soy muy guapa) y mi actitud (soy inteligente saco buenas notas mi modo de hablar es perfecto y tengo buena postura) cuando descubrió mi lado débil que escondía le seguía pareciendo igual de hermosa y me quería incluso más de lo que ella creía y le gusta todo de mi y considera su amor la esperanza de que nunca dejaré de ser la persona que le gusta como muestra de nuestra confianza de nuestra intimida relación y me alegro de haberla tenido a mi lado siempre.

Y si eso no era suficiente mi situationship aro butchlet se ha enamorado de mi tal y como soy tras aunque se lo prohibiera explícitamente y no dejará de darle mi amor caprichoso, injusto, torpe y egoísta que la termino deslumbrando y haciendo que anhenlara efervescentemente tenerlo hasta el punto de querer amar.

Touko Nanami te TENGO ASCO, REPULSION, IRA, RABIA, MALGENIO TERRIBLE , ERES MI ENEMIGA MORTAL Y TE ODIO CON TODO MI CORAZON. QUE TE JODAN NO PUEDES TENERLO TODO EN ESTA VIDA

[Amy! · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is wonderful! We're finally reaching a point where Yuu and Touko are figuring out their feelings and what they want their relationship to look like, which is so nice after so many volumes. Though this volume is all about Sayaka and her feelings for Touko. I also really liked the side story about how the teacher and the cafe owner met. I'm glad all these teens have a good example of an adult lesbian relationship!

The next volume is the last one, and I'm really hoping for some good resolutions for all out characters!

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

"oh mY GOD OKAY IT'S HAPPENING" *insert Michael Scott gif* "EVERYBODY FCKING CALM DOWN!!"

...it really is happening though...it's all led up to this!!! After Yuu's confession in the last volume, we see both Yuu and Touko struggling with the aftermath and their true feelings. Sayaka's own journey and subsequent confession in this was both heartbreaking and so inspiring at the same time (งಥ_ಥ)ง The climax in this volume is the climax of the entire series, and I'm ready for the happy ending!! (it better be a happy ending or I quit)

As a cherry on top, we also get Miyako and Riko's full backstory/meet-cute, which is even better than I was hoping it would be!!

[Milenrrama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top de tomos hasta ahora. La relación de Sayaka y Nanami es maravillosa, quiero mucho a Sayaka por ser como es y las cosas que dice y cómo las hace. Y me ha encantado ese vistazo a la profe y su pareja, esa especie de homenaje a las personas mentoras que comparten su experiencia con quienes vienen después al sentirse identificadas por las dudas y las situaciones.

Y Maki es precioso, me encanta la sutilidad con la que lo han representado y cómo marca las distancias tajantemente con Tu.

[Det. Nidhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading this coz the anime left things at a very awkward stage and I'm so glad I did because the way the story progressed is better than what I expected. The previous volume finally had some progress with the whole play and now Yuu finally confessed. It was just really nice to read how things went on :D

[新新 Xin-Xin · Rating 5 out of 5]

所謂的喜歡……
並不是說妳不像現在這樣就不可以，也不是說妳變成怎樣都無所謂
所以該怎麼說呢

我相信妳會一直是我喜歡的樣子。
我認為喜歡更多是一種信賴吧

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舉個例子
比如看了一場體育比賽
有人會希望自己能像選手那樣去比賽
但自然也會有人認為看比賽更開心
我就是這種人

我認為戀愛比任何體育項目的競技人口都要多得多

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 3 out of 5]

2020 Read #375

This was a bit of a melancholy volume, but it is a nice little series overall in tone and scope. The next one is the finale; I’m crossing my fingers that it’ll leave an impression!!