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April 15, 2025
I struggled to connect a little bit with this volume because I still don't like Sumire and how two-faced she is. It really bothers me how for the opening chapter she was trying to make Tabata feel like crap while making herself feel better. I'm sure she'll have a redeeming arc, but my enjoyment of this volume was deeply affected by her having so much page time.
On the flip side, when she was NOT the focus of this volume, I really enjoyed it! I love how Tabata's mom is trying to help out Tabata in small ways, despite Tabata freaking out about it. LOL! She's really giving her all and I'm glad that she wanted to clear up a misunderstanding by the end!
Talking about that, I'm really excited we got to see more into Yousuke's heart and more sides of him in general! I also think he is going to start thinking more about romance and I'm allll for it!
Looking forward to the next volume and seeing these two grow closer!
On the flip side, when she was NOT the focus of this volume, I really enjoyed it! I love how Tabata's mom is trying to help out Tabata in small ways, despite Tabata freaking out about it. LOL! She's really giving her all and I'm glad that she wanted to clear up a misunderstanding by the end!
Talking about that, I'm really excited we got to see more into Yousuke's heart and more sides of him in general! I also think he is going to start thinking more about romance and I'm allll for it!
Looking forward to the next volume and seeing these two grow closer!
June 6, 2025
Adding in Ueno's perspective helps, but my real problem with this volume is Hana's mother. Maybe back off a little? Think about who your daughter is as a person and whether or not she wants popularity or a boy?
I mean, Hana probably does, but this still just left a very bad taste in my mouth.
I mean, Hana probably does, but this still just left a very bad taste in my mouth.
April 14, 2025
This volume literally had one job that it needed to do - make me want to continue on with this for another volume. And, somewhat to my surprise, it worked. Thus reminding me. why some series deserve a second volume.
Oh, it doesn’t start off super great. First we have to endure Tabata and Uguisudani’s shopping trip as the latter tries to dazzle Tabata into giving up on Ueno. I do find the notion that Uguisudani is so bad at being bad that she keeps giving good advice amusing, but it’s all in service to Tabata dumping on herself anyway.
Tabata’s self-defeating, self-deprecating, self-flagellating attitude is not terribly funny, not the way the story seems to think, so watching her put herself down socially while body-shaming herself is a lot. I know that insecurity is part of the teenage experience, but it makes for a rough time when it’s your lead and that’s 90% of her dialogue.
Similarly, the next chapter about her anxieties, again, is more of the same, until the ending, when Ueno delivers some words of encouragement that start to turn this whole volume around.
I mean, it’s been kind of obvious, but really zeroing in on the fact that Ueno clearly likes Tabata a whole heck of a lot makes this a lot more tolerable. Instead of just being miserable, Tabata is missing the signs that a high school romance is on the horizon.
Of course, Ueno is just as useless with his misinterpretations and lack of experience, but he keeps trying. Until he thinks he’s done something horribly wrong, whereupon the miscommunications begin.
Having Ueno trying to get closer to Tabata and having Tabata show that she is more than her neuroses is a good way to move things. I was especially pleased with Tabata’s performance at the sports festival, which uses her anxiety to amusing effect.
This is never going to be a favourite of mine, I think it has a fundamental flaw with how it treats its lead, but it is growing enough in my estimation that I’ll see where it goes. There’s more potential here once it moves towards the latter part of the volume.
3 stars - some of this is worth an extra half-star, but not quite enough to make me feel it needs a better rating. Still, hopefully it keeps finding more ways to make Tabata easier to root for, she deserves it.
Oh, it doesn’t start off super great. First we have to endure Tabata and Uguisudani’s shopping trip as the latter tries to dazzle Tabata into giving up on Ueno. I do find the notion that Uguisudani is so bad at being bad that she keeps giving good advice amusing, but it’s all in service to Tabata dumping on herself anyway.
Tabata’s self-defeating, self-deprecating, self-flagellating attitude is not terribly funny, not the way the story seems to think, so watching her put herself down socially while body-shaming herself is a lot. I know that insecurity is part of the teenage experience, but it makes for a rough time when it’s your lead and that’s 90% of her dialogue.
Similarly, the next chapter about her anxieties, again, is more of the same, until the ending, when Ueno delivers some words of encouragement that start to turn this whole volume around.
I mean, it’s been kind of obvious, but really zeroing in on the fact that Ueno clearly likes Tabata a whole heck of a lot makes this a lot more tolerable. Instead of just being miserable, Tabata is missing the signs that a high school romance is on the horizon.
Of course, Ueno is just as useless with his misinterpretations and lack of experience, but he keeps trying. Until he thinks he’s done something horribly wrong, whereupon the miscommunications begin.
Having Ueno trying to get closer to Tabata and having Tabata show that she is more than her neuroses is a good way to move things. I was especially pleased with Tabata’s performance at the sports festival, which uses her anxiety to amusing effect.
This is never going to be a favourite of mine, I think it has a fundamental flaw with how it treats its lead, but it is growing enough in my estimation that I’ll see where it goes. There’s more potential here once it moves towards the latter part of the volume.
3 stars - some of this is worth an extra half-star, but not quite enough to make me feel it needs a better rating. Still, hopefully it keeps finding more ways to make Tabata easier to root for, she deserves it.
July 25, 2025
Volume 2
Chapters 7-12.5
I still don't like Sumire. Her two-faced behavior continues to grate on me—maybe her redemption arc is coming, but it definitely hasn't started yet. For now, she feels more like a plot device to frustrate than a character to empathize with.
Tabata, on the other hand, is drowning in her own self-doubt and pessimism. Her self-deprecating nature is becoming more painful than endearing, and it’s frustrating watching nothing get through to her. That said, her mom remains an unexpected highlight—easily the best "wing women" in the manga so far. Though it is awkward seeing a parent meddling in teen love, but somehow it works here, adding a layer of warmth and comedy.
Yousuke is painted as the classic dense male lead, but honestly, Tabata might be giving him a run for his money. They’re both trapped in their own heads, stuck overthinking and misunderstanding everything. Still, it’s clear that Yousuke sees Tabata differently from his other friends—even if he hasn’t realized it himself yet. Gotanda continues to be one of my favorite supporting characters—sharp, observant, and someone who clearly sees the tension between Yousuke and Tabata. It’s refreshing to have at least one person clued in and rooting for them.
I’m jumping into Volume 3 next, still holding out hope for a turning point. I need something to really hit both leads—and for it to stick. I'm in this for the long haul, but I need the emotional payoff to start soon.
Chapters 7-12.5
I still don't like Sumire. Her two-faced behavior continues to grate on me—maybe her redemption arc is coming, but it definitely hasn't started yet. For now, she feels more like a plot device to frustrate than a character to empathize with.
Tabata, on the other hand, is drowning in her own self-doubt and pessimism. Her self-deprecating nature is becoming more painful than endearing, and it’s frustrating watching nothing get through to her. That said, her mom remains an unexpected highlight—easily the best "wing women" in the manga so far. Though it is awkward seeing a parent meddling in teen love, but somehow it works here, adding a layer of warmth and comedy.
Yousuke is painted as the classic dense male lead, but honestly, Tabata might be giving him a run for his money. They’re both trapped in their own heads, stuck overthinking and misunderstanding everything. Still, it’s clear that Yousuke sees Tabata differently from his other friends—even if he hasn’t realized it himself yet. Gotanda continues to be one of my favorite supporting characters—sharp, observant, and someone who clearly sees the tension between Yousuke and Tabata. It’s refreshing to have at least one person clued in and rooting for them.
I’m jumping into Volume 3 next, still holding out hope for a turning point. I need something to really hit both leads—and for it to stick. I'm in this for the long haul, but I need the emotional payoff to start soon.
April 18, 2025
Love this POV!
Tabata is so freaking funny! I love the !mental gymnastics she goes through just to make sure she doesn't appear to herself that she's delusional. But girl!! Go for it!! The mmc Ueno is so adorably dense but has a heart of gold and only sees the good in Tabata. The side characters are just as charming as the main and add plenty of funny shenanigans. Really want all the volumes out now!!
Tabata is so freaking funny! I love the !mental gymnastics she goes through just to make sure she doesn't appear to herself that she's delusional. But girl!! Go for it!! The mmc Ueno is so adorably dense but has a heart of gold and only sees the good in Tabata. The side characters are just as charming as the main and add plenty of funny shenanigans. Really want all the volumes out now!!
May 8, 2025
Started off as a cute unlikely romance couple, but so much self-loathing gets in the way of this being a great read. I will continue with the series just to see if it improves. I hope so, I do love unlikely couples.
August 14, 2025
Anche stavolta nulla di nuovo sotto il sole. Evoluzione delle vicende come da manuale, tutte le situazioni che si trovano normalmente negli shoujo continuano ad esserci, ma devo dire che si lascia legge proprio volentieri. Sarà che mi sono affezionata alla protagonista?
April 12, 2025
3/3.5 stars. Cute, but a bit slow with the pacing for the kind of humor it is using
May 14, 2025
3.5 stars ⭐️
June 1, 2025
I think Ueno is starting to like our girl... they are so cute lol
July 7, 2025
Cute, but I hope it progresses a bit more… 🤔
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October 8, 2025
Me gusta como a pesar de ser muy diferentes y que Uguisudani la ve como una especie de rival amorosa, porque Tábata ni siquiera se da cuenta, comienzan a desarrollar una amistad bastante genuina.
November 29, 2025
Good. The low self-esteem is cranked down a bit and I love how the mean pretty girl self-sabotages.
January 1, 2026
Ueno realmente es un ser de luz
October 6, 2025
I don’t think I disliked this volume because there were moments I liked, but I also didn’t like it completely. Unfortunately, volume two has taken the innocent teenage yearning into some form of soft manipulation which made me uncomfortable. I also think this series is pushing the unique and odd relationship concept too far.
Volume two starts with Uguisudani and Tabata’s shopping trip. Uguisudani’s dual personality isn’t faring well in this volume because she’s not being honest and she’s trying to put another person down. It feels awkward to read about her character and I feel like it will get glossed over without an apology, since this all started with a misunderstanding. That said, Shinbashi is kind of in the same boat however he actually steps back so I am starting to like his character.
Tabata’s character is still on the negative side so there’s not much to discuss. I still don’t see the reason for her self-negativity except that she’s been accustomed to it since a child. It’s almost like she’s accepted it and made it part of her personality or just doesn’t have the confidence to think positively anymore. I really hope the next volume changes this because it’s hard to keep reading when the character is so negative and it creates unnecessary misunderstandings. That said, I’m surprised Tabata’s childhood and lack of friends hasn’t been caught on by her parents yet. Tabata’s mom especially because she shows so much interest in pushing Tabata with Ueno which feels forced and not at all cute.
We see more of Ueno in this volume and I was pleasantly surprised. He’s popular but he’s inexperienced and somewhat clueless. I liked his relationship with his brother and how he’s just genuinely nice although that also has its own fault. Also, I liked how he’s expressive because that means he talks or thinks, which as a reader is a blessing since it’s hard to understand characters when they don’t.
The story in this volume progresses greatly since Ueno and Tabata seem to have more moments together. I’d say their feelings are there but somewhat uncertain. It’s good though, because they are still getting to know each other.
However I don’t like the comedic spin or misunderstandings that are piling up. I just feel like the comedy downplays the otherwise toxic manipulations and degrading, as well as the misunderstandings are leading the characters to make false narratives. It’s making the story messy, which maybe it’s supposed to be fun but it’s just doesn’t feel that way for me.
Overall I don’t know if I would recommend this volume or series yet. I might need a few more volumes to really grasp what it’s trying to do. I dislike the constant pretty versus normal/ugly reminder and I hope the next volume has some redemption.
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Volume two starts with Uguisudani and Tabata’s shopping trip. Uguisudani’s dual personality isn’t faring well in this volume because she’s not being honest and she’s trying to put another person down. It feels awkward to read about her character and I feel like it will get glossed over without an apology, since this all started with a misunderstanding. That said, Shinbashi is kind of in the same boat however he actually steps back so I am starting to like his character.
Tabata’s character is still on the negative side so there’s not much to discuss. I still don’t see the reason for her self-negativity except that she’s been accustomed to it since a child. It’s almost like she’s accepted it and made it part of her personality or just doesn’t have the confidence to think positively anymore. I really hope the next volume changes this because it’s hard to keep reading when the character is so negative and it creates unnecessary misunderstandings. That said, I’m surprised Tabata’s childhood and lack of friends hasn’t been caught on by her parents yet. Tabata’s mom especially because she shows so much interest in pushing Tabata with Ueno which feels forced and not at all cute.
We see more of Ueno in this volume and I was pleasantly surprised. He’s popular but he’s inexperienced and somewhat clueless. I liked his relationship with his brother and how he’s just genuinely nice although that also has its own fault. Also, I liked how he’s expressive because that means he talks or thinks, which as a reader is a blessing since it’s hard to understand characters when they don’t.
The story in this volume progresses greatly since Ueno and Tabata seem to have more moments together. I’d say their feelings are there but somewhat uncertain. It’s good though, because they are still getting to know each other.
However I don’t like the comedic spin or misunderstandings that are piling up. I just feel like the comedy downplays the otherwise toxic manipulations and degrading, as well as the misunderstandings are leading the characters to make false narratives. It’s making the story messy, which maybe it’s supposed to be fun but it’s just doesn’t feel that way for me.
Overall I don’t know if I would recommend this volume or series yet. I might need a few more volumes to really grasp what it’s trying to do. I dislike the constant pretty versus normal/ugly reminder and I hope the next volume has some redemption.
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March 30, 2025
I hope Tabata becomes less... whatever adjective it is that describes a person who sees themselves and whatever they do in a negative light. Like I get she is selfconcious and shy but this is getting a bit extreme 😅
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