A Kiss, For Real, Vol. 5

セキララにキス [Sekirara ni Kiss] #5

by Fumie Akuta

Though Itsuki openly reciprocated Chitose’s feelings, they still have a disagreement as she accepts Itsuki’s older brother, Yuinosuke’s, request to be his model. In the midst of this, she accidentally hears Itsuki saying, “We aren’t dating” and is shocked… Itsuki takes up a blunt attitude towards the uneasy Chitose, but he comes to pick her up when it rains and they finally start dating…?!! His worried appearance shines, too!! This is Vol.5 of this youthful, art prep school love!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Young Adult, Comics, Love, Art

170 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 13, 2017

Reviews

[Rafia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has been a very long time since I have read an extremely good manga. For the past few days I have been searching and searching for a light romance book that takes me back to my high school days. And I found it. While reading this manga, I felt this childish giddiness. It felt amazing to read something that makes you smile and feel so happy in the inside! I request this to everyone whether you are manga lover or not! The only thing I am so devestated about is that my kindle unlimited expired before I had gotten to finish this series. Guess who will not be able to sleep for the next few days? *sigh*

[Natalie H · Rating 3 out of 5]

November 2023
Kindle edition
KU manga

Oi oi, why does this feel like everyone is rooting for the brother to steal Chitose? Itsuki is trying. A lot of jealousy going on and tension between the brothers. Without the mask Chitose’s real self seems to be becoming a crybaby.

[MarinePika · Rating 4 out of 5]

J'ai enchainé direct !

[Zian B. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I sense drama coming up in the next volume. I’m curious to see what Yui does with his unrequited love for his younger brother’s girlfriend.

[Hisgirl85 · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 4 out of 5]

So it comes to light that Kinosuke is scared to lose Chitose to his brother like he did in the past with an ex. She only dated him to get closer to Yui. That’s sad. That really explains why he’s so guarded and doesn’t seem to like his brother.
I really don’t like that Yui is now trying to go after Chitose after his brother and her starting dating. It’s too late, bro. Get out of here!

I really hope by the end of this series, these brothers work out their issues and Chitose tells Yui to back the eff up.

[Maraya21 (The Reading Dragon) · Rating 4 out of 5]

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⭐ 4.5 Stars ⭐

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Feia molt de temps que m'havia llegit l'últim volum i hi havia perdut cert interès perquè a la trama apareixia un triangle amorós amb el germà del prota. Aquí s'acaba de materialitzar i el germà no es rendeix tot i que està tot perdut, impossible que conquisti ara la noia... Bastant fluixet, tampoc m'importa gaire el camí que triïn, així que potser abandono si el següent no em diu res.

[viiic · Rating 3 out of 5]

J’espère vraiment que la jalousie d’Itsuki va être abordée et qu’il se remettra sérieusement en question, parce que, si je suis heureuse qu’il donne plus confiance en elle-même à Chitose, je ne peux m’empêcher d’avoir le cœur brisé pour Yui. Il ne mérite pas que la jalousie de son frère entrave ses relations avec ses ami.e.s, ce qui inclut Chitose. Et puis il est tellement parfait quoi T^T

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don’t know exactly why, but this volume was a bit boring for me. Now that the main pairing is “official,” it’s so annoying to have the brother try and come between them. Nothing new there, sad to say.

[clara✨ · Rating 3 out of 5]

celui-ci était mieux que les deux précédents, plus concentré sur l'art et l'avenir de Chitose. néanmoins, le frère d'Itsuki me tape sur le système, je le trouve très dérangeant et carrément déplacé vis-à-vis de Chitose mais aussi d'Itsuki, ce qui me gâche un peu le plaisir honnêtement.

[Bre · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t

Why is Yui waffling and causing even more problems? I can’t. I know the drama is necessary but really and truly they are going to upset me. Let Itsuki and Chitose have fun plz!

[Anindya Gitta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perjalanan Chitose dan teman temannya ke pameran seni sangat menarik. Macam macam kesenian ada disana. Hubungan kakak beradik Itsuki juga semakin rumit. Sayang ga ada lanjutan terjemahan Indonesianya. Jadinya menggantung ceritanya.

[Serpentina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot get enough of this series! The sweetness of this new romance is too much.

[Jennifer]

Somehow I love the “girl wearing guy’s shirt” trope.

[Mina · Rating 4 out of 5]

honestly kinda over kinosuke's brother being a slut 😤

[scrawnysquirtle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yui is really getting on my nerves 🤨

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Bell Potter · Rating 3 out of 5]

(Aviso: lectura hecha en ejemplar en español, publicado en México. La presente nota se modificará cuando se dé de alta en GR la edición correspondiente).

[Story of a Book Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

the storytelling is quite messy, the conversations feel disconnected. I'm not loving the romance. I hate that the protagonist cries all the time.
more drama, please.

[Ju · Rating 4 out of 5]

Le scénario 👬👩🏼 m'énerve mais ça m'intrigue de voir comment l'autrice l'aborde !

[Glasdow Teacosy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice change of pace.

Story: ★★★★☆
Art: ★★★★☆

What I enjoyed most about this volume was that neither of the two main characters was certain about their future. Too often, manga depicts characters with laser focus in their lives. They are masters before their time with preternatural concentration on their life's goals with no distractions, detours, or confliction. However, showing Chitose and Itsuki still exploring their options while enjoying a student's life, felt real to me.

As for the art, the facial expressions were especially emotive. The mangaka has such elegant line quality when inking faces. Her work is quite lovely.

[Pauline (Kiriiti's Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Les dessins sont franchement chouettes et la mise en avant du club d’art au lieu du lycée est intéressante mais je reste tout de même déçue par le manque d’originalité dans le développement des personnages et de la romance, c’est du déjà-vu en moins bien pour ma part.

[mari ✮⋆˙⟡ ⋆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fact that you can always solve your problems through communication shows in this volume.
It's also about taking chances and not being afraid. Love keeps growing and this volume was probably the best one so far of the manga series.