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蓮住荘のさんかく [Renzu-Sō no Sankaku] #2
Love in Focus, Vol. 2
After earning Mitsuru’s trust, Mako’s beginning to get the hang of living in Lens Inn with the high school photo club. Behind the scenes, however, Mako’s best friend Kei warns Mitsuru to keep his distance. This ominous message exposes Kei’s feelings for Mako, but Mitsuru is the only one who knows! Later, when the club members all go on a field trip together, a sudden downpour strands Mako and Mitsuru. What will the two do?!
176 pages, Paperback
First published November 7, 2017
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September 17, 2023
I am fully invested in this love triangle. 👀
March 5, 2022
i felt so bad for Kei until he said that he wanted to ask Mako out only when he'll beat her at a photography competition just for his ""pride as a man""😐 couldn't care less about him now
September 3, 2020
I feel a little hesitant to give something so simple 4 stars, but I think it does the simple thing the author choose to do very well.
Also, I'm always slightly more sympathetic when new series have that page at the start reminding you of who all the characters are.
I was disappointed that Kei's express reason for not asking Mako out was that he needed to beat her in a competition first. This is not a healthy attitude to bring to a relationship and made me think less of him as a person.
Also, I'm always slightly more sympathetic when new series have that page at the start reminding you of who all the characters are.
I was disappointed that Kei's express reason for not asking Mako out was that he needed to beat her in a competition first. This is not a healthy attitude to bring to a relationship and made me think less of him as a person.
January 25, 2020
Rating: 4 Stars ★★★★ (Maybe 4.5? Still deciding on a rating!)
Love In Focus is a manga series that follows Mako, a passionate photographer who transfers to a new school after deciding to join her childhood friend Kei, in the photography club!
Volume 2 delves more into the emotional sides of the main characters and focuses more on the romance as we get a little more backstory from Kei! There's also more interesting developments into the relationships between Mako, Kei & Mitsu!
When I read Love In Focus Vol. 1 last year I knew from the very beginning it would be one of my new favorite manga series: the characters are all likeable, the art really brings a lot emotional and metaphorical depth to the story, and explored the beauty and impact art brings which I loved!
However, while I really love this series and while yes there are subtle moments/hints of romance & a love triangle, the story itself really just grew on me and I just loved it! So, I reread Vol. 1 to prepare for Volume 2 after that shocking ending & once I got to the next installment, it felt not underwhelming, but like something was missing here in this volume!
We get more internal dialogue from the 2 guys and their complicated feelings for Mako. I personally really enjoy emotionally-driven stories, but there was something about it in this volume that made it kind of different compared to Vol. 1 (I feel like it was a mix with how the tropes became more obvious, Mako takes kind of a step back from the story development wise until the end & we get a level of depth to Kei that, to me, made me like him a little less in this volume). I think with Kei's backstory taking more of a focus it slowed the story down.
Though this series does continue to be a favorite and I will of course be reading Vol. 3, it would have been a much stronger volume if it was focused more on plot and character progression, because I personally feel like the characters really make this series shine! One of the biggest highlights of this volume in my though was Mako & Mitsuru's dynamic! (1 of a few theories for Vol. 3 is that they'll end up together? <3)
The art as with the previous volume is so nice to look at! From the characters and their subtle expressions to the backgrounds and how they influence the emotional depth and atmosphere of a scene--it continues to beautifully showcase a depth to the series that weaves its way into many different layers of the story. The choice of backgrounds and specific panels that are highlighted with bigger panel space really a beautiful sense of place and emotion unlike any other manga series I've read before!
Nearing the end of the volume we delve more into Mako's complicated emotions and how they impact her as she begins to realize her feelings about Kei & Mitsuru. I personally really enjoy the love triangle in this series because (although there's more obvious layers to these characters that we get to see), the trio as a whole are likeable, nice characters and the slow development of the romance is so fun to follow!
What really stood out to me in this volume too was how metaphorical the writing was and the symbolism of the panels (maybe its just how I interpreted it? But I felt it gave more emotional weight to each of the scenes). There's also a slower and quieter pace to this story that allows for more time to build on these characters in interesting ways!
I'm hoping to see more of those elements develop or carry over into volume 3!
As with the previous volume, this one leaves you wanting to read the next one asap! I'm sad that Volume 3 is the final one so I don't want to pick it up right away, but I'm so excited to see how the story wraps up!
Love In Focus Vol. 2 delves more into the emotional depth of the characters as it follows Mako and the her new life as part of a school's photography club! The wonderful cast of characters, gripping story and impactful art continue to make this such a dynamic series! This is a pretty underrated manga series and I recommend checking it out!
Love In Focus is a manga series that follows Mako, a passionate photographer who transfers to a new school after deciding to join her childhood friend Kei, in the photography club!
Volume 2 delves more into the emotional sides of the main characters and focuses more on the romance as we get a little more backstory from Kei! There's also more interesting developments into the relationships between Mako, Kei & Mitsu!
When I read Love In Focus Vol. 1 last year I knew from the very beginning it would be one of my new favorite manga series: the characters are all likeable, the art really brings a lot emotional and metaphorical depth to the story, and explored the beauty and impact art brings which I loved!
However, while I really love this series and while yes there are subtle moments/hints of romance & a love triangle, the story itself really just grew on me and I just loved it! So, I reread Vol. 1 to prepare for Volume 2 after that shocking ending & once I got to the next installment, it felt not underwhelming, but like something was missing here in this volume!
We get more internal dialogue from the 2 guys and their complicated feelings for Mako. I personally really enjoy emotionally-driven stories, but there was something about it in this volume that made it kind of different compared to Vol. 1 (I feel like it was a mix with how the tropes became more obvious, Mako takes kind of a step back from the story development wise until the end & we get a level of depth to Kei that, to me, made me like him a little less in this volume). I think with Kei's backstory taking more of a focus it slowed the story down.
Though this series does continue to be a favorite and I will of course be reading Vol. 3, it would have been a much stronger volume if it was focused more on plot and character progression, because I personally feel like the characters really make this series shine! One of the biggest highlights of this volume in my though was Mako & Mitsuru's dynamic! (1 of a few theories for Vol. 3 is that they'll end up together? <3)
The art as with the previous volume is so nice to look at! From the characters and their subtle expressions to the backgrounds and how they influence the emotional depth and atmosphere of a scene--it continues to beautifully showcase a depth to the series that weaves its way into many different layers of the story. The choice of backgrounds and specific panels that are highlighted with bigger panel space really a beautiful sense of place and emotion unlike any other manga series I've read before!
Nearing the end of the volume we delve more into Mako's complicated emotions and how they impact her as she begins to realize her feelings about Kei & Mitsuru. I personally really enjoy the love triangle in this series because (although there's more obvious layers to these characters that we get to see), the trio as a whole are likeable, nice characters and the slow development of the romance is so fun to follow!
What really stood out to me in this volume too was how metaphorical the writing was and the symbolism of the panels (maybe its just how I interpreted it? But I felt it gave more emotional weight to each of the scenes). There's also a slower and quieter pace to this story that allows for more time to build on these characters in interesting ways!
I'm hoping to see more of those elements develop or carry over into volume 3!
As with the previous volume, this one leaves you wanting to read the next one asap! I'm sad that Volume 3 is the final one so I don't want to pick it up right away, but I'm so excited to see how the story wraps up!
Love In Focus Vol. 2 delves more into the emotional depth of the characters as it follows Mako and the her new life as part of a school's photography club! The wonderful cast of characters, gripping story and impactful art continue to make this such a dynamic series! This is a pretty underrated manga series and I recommend checking it out!
November 3, 2020
If the first volume was low-key, this one is downright sedate as the members of the love triangle realize they are indeed part of a love triangle.
Oh, but the next volume is the final one, so I'll go ahead and put a hold on it at my library.
Oh, but the next volume is the final one, so I'll go ahead and put a hold on it at my library.
May 15, 2022
I don’t know how this series will end and that worries me a little bit because I just like all these characters so very much and at the end of the day, I want them all to be happy (and I don’t know how that’s going to be possible).
May 27, 2019
Yeaaaah, I'm going to have to drop this series. Yes, I am aware that there is only one volume left, but this volume was so uninteresting and unimaginative that I can't fathom reading the final volume. Kei is a possessive, selfish dick and Mako is such a one dimensional female lead it makes me wonder if Nogiri was even trying when penning this series. The only compliment I can give is that the artwork is good. If you want to read good romance manga with fantastic artwork, likable characters, and a great main couple, check out Horimiya, Hatsu Haru, and Wotakoi. Skip on this, it's not worth your time.
March 13, 2023
Cute, cute, cute….. this series is just a quick cute series with a nice flow and just cute characters.
October 15, 2024
LA SEGUNDA PARTE DE UNA TRILOGÍA DE ROMANCE ESCOLAR.
Esta historia comienza con nuestra protagonista que un día decide seguir a su mejor amigo a una preparatoria de fotografía. Ellos crecieron rodeados de cámaras fotográficas, amándolo más que a nada, gracias al abuelo de ella. Cuando ella llega a esta escuela, van a terminar viviendo bajo el mismo techo, pero también con otros chicos, entre ellos alguien que odia las fotos y todo lo que represente. Creando un triángulo amoroso entre ese chico, el mejor amigo y la protagonista que va a durar los tres volúmenes.
Aquí ya se empiezan a complicar un poco más las cosas, aunque ya sabes a quién va a escoger, se siente desde el primer tomo. Hay más desarrollo de personajes en este volumen.
Esta historia comienza con nuestra protagonista que un día decide seguir a su mejor amigo a una preparatoria de fotografía. Ellos crecieron rodeados de cámaras fotográficas, amándolo más que a nada, gracias al abuelo de ella. Cuando ella llega a esta escuela, van a terminar viviendo bajo el mismo techo, pero también con otros chicos, entre ellos alguien que odia las fotos y todo lo que represente. Creando un triángulo amoroso entre ese chico, el mejor amigo y la protagonista que va a durar los tres volúmenes.
Aquí ya se empiezan a complicar un poco más las cosas, aunque ya sabes a quién va a escoger, se siente desde el primer tomo. Hay más desarrollo de personajes en este volumen.
July 17, 2019
Cute story, and a completely welcome decimation of the Oblivious Heroine trope (which added a star), as well as a few ~love confessions~ brought this up. Use of the "backed-against-a-wall-'you shouldn't be alone with me'" trope was a little tired unfortunately and kept this from reaching a full 5 stars.
It's trying, and having a modicum of success at being original though, which is why I gave it 4 stars.
Looking forward to volume 3!
It's trying, and having a modicum of success at being original though, which is why I gave it 4 stars.
Looking forward to volume 3!
August 24, 2019
Note: I am currently on a hiatus from reviewing. I need a bit of a break from the pressures of reading, so I'm just going with the flow this year. I'll obviously still be reading, but at my own pace and when I feel like it. Thank you for understanding!
February 2, 2024
This was good too, and didn't realize there was a third volume after it at first 😅 Idk how it will go down in the last one...I'm a little worried lol
Update: AHHH NOO, my library catalog on hoopla doesn't have the third copy 😭 that's why I didn't know there were 3 in the series haha that's ok...hopefully I can get an ILL
Update: AHHH NOO, my library catalog on hoopla doesn't have the third copy 😭 that's why I didn't know there were 3 in the series haha that's ok...hopefully I can get an ILL
March 13, 2020
This is really cute and I kind of want the MC to end up with BOTH boys, but I know that won't happen lol.
March 1, 2021
Well, now I need to know how this ends.
January 18, 2020
The ending j f c way to murder me!!! No wonder Mako got flustered again
And I kinda ship Mitsuru and Kei now, whoops
And I kinda ship Mitsuru and Kei now, whoops
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August 1, 2019
The love triangle is average and doesn’t introduced anything interesting in the romance genre.
September 12, 2020
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July 24, 2025
le bajamos a la calidad del triángulo. Siento que saber que acaba en el siguiente volumen me baja las expectativas ya que hay tanto tema por resolver y hacer, que bueno, se me queda corto.
Además esa decisión arriesgada de Kei... en fin
Me gusta Kei, y siento feo porque en el fondo sé que Mako escogerá a Amemura
Además esa decisión arriesgada de Kei... en fin
Me gusta Kei, y siento feo porque en el fondo sé que Mako escogerá a Amemura
May 16, 2022
I really don’t like Kei and I was over him in this book, to much of him. I am so ready for more Mako and Amemura, I LOVE them and their “moments” are everything and what I am looking forward to in this book. He is such a tease and I love it.
May 1, 2023
Amo mucho a Kei y Amemura, peeero siento mas honestos los sentimientos de Mako por uno de ellos que de otro. A veces el amor se transforma dentro de algunas personas pero en otras solo aumenta pero no evoluciona. ¿Que decision tomara Mako?.
June 6, 2024
For a moment there in the first volumen I was tricked into this being a BL and not a Shojo. Hahahaha. Whether a BL or a Shoji manga it didn't matter to me. This story is super cute, gorgeous drawing and loving characters.
July 8, 2021
Omochi (the dog) definitely make this whole volume so much better 🙈
It's such a shame that there's only one volume left because things are going to be so rushed now.
It's such a shame that there's only one volume left because things are going to be so rushed now.
December 11, 2022
More like 4.5
April 2, 2023
I cant do love triangles 😭😭 it hurts!! Who do I choose? lol
June 29, 2024
The triangle continues and gets more complicated. Still loving the characters, though
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August 17, 2024Es que ya veo por dónde van a ir los tiros... En fin.
August 18, 2024
3.5
Se queda con Kei y explotó.
Se queda con Kei y explotó.
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