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Handsome Girl and Sheltered Girl
Studentin Satomi ist zum ersten Mal verliebt – und zwar in den coolen Kanda, der in ihren Literaturkurs geht. Als eine Freundin sie bittet, für das Uni-Festival Jungs zu suchen, die gut in Frauenkleidung aussehen könnten, ergreift Satomi die Gelegenheit und spricht Kanda an. Dieser sagt nicht nur zu, beim Festival zu helfen, sondern bittet sie auch noch um ein Date! Alles könnte perfekt sein, doch was Satomi nicht weiß: Kanda ist eigentlich ein Mädchen ... Not a Boy ist eine gefühlvolle Verwechslungskomödie darüber, was es heißt, eine Beziehung zu führen und jemanden aufrichtig zu lieben.
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April 20, 2021
damn these bitches gay good for them !
March 19, 2021
The fact that the plot is thin, rushed, and contrived pales before how adorable this was (and how nice the art is). Super cute quick read!
September 19, 2022
Etwas arg cis binär, aber auch super sweet
March 2, 2023
Basic and not particularly ground-breaking. Looking forward to the next book, the art was adorable.
October 14, 2024
This manga is my ultimate "do I wanna be her or be with her"
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September 8, 2022
My absolute favorite shoujo ai/GL/Yuri ♥️
The art, the story, the characters - an absolute masterpiece 🤌🏻
The art, the story, the characters - an absolute masterpiece 🤌🏻
January 27, 2022
Painfully cute! 😩
This was so adorable! Satomi mistakes Kanda for a boy and when she asks her out, easily agrees. Then months pass, Kanda falls for Satomi and doesn’t know how to tell her the truth. It’s a premise that I didn’t think I’d find so adorable but these two have such great chemistry. The artwork was lovely! I liked the message about gender being irrelevant because Satomi fell for Kanda, it wasn’t about her gender.
I will say, this book does have a point that leans heavily into the message that genitals = gender which is pretty outdated.
Overall, I really liked this. I laughed out loud more than once and I just loved Satomi & Kanda.
This was so adorable! Satomi mistakes Kanda for a boy and when she asks her out, easily agrees. Then months pass, Kanda falls for Satomi and doesn’t know how to tell her the truth. It’s a premise that I didn’t think I’d find so adorable but these two have such great chemistry. The artwork was lovely! I liked the message about gender being irrelevant because Satomi fell for Kanda, it wasn’t about her gender.
I will say, this book does have a point that leans heavily into the message that genitals = gender which is pretty outdated.
Overall, I really liked this. I laughed out loud more than once and I just loved Satomi & Kanda.
August 5, 2021
I really wish there were more likeable GL manga out there because I gotta tell ya, these girls are so wholesome. The art is magnificent and we can all agree that their relationship buildup was worth it like my heartstrings can’t bear it. I waited a year for this to finish and it was so damn worth it 🏳️🌈🌈🦄😭😍🥰
August 3, 2022
Da ist er! Der erste GL Titel, der mir gefällt und mich nach mehr verlangen lässt.
Na gut, genau genommen, denkt eine der beiden Girls, dass sie eine hetero Beziehung führt.
Hier liegt für mich auch der Knackpunkt, der die Story interessant macht, denn meine Gedanken schweife zwischen „Verdammt, wenn man den richtigen Moment verpasst hat, dann wird‘s immer schwieriger reinen Tisch zu machen und man versinkt in Treibsand. Wie will Kanda das retten?“ und meiner Abneigung gegenüber Unehrlichkeit.
Zudem geben die kühle, aber aufmerksame und sehr gentleman-like Kanda und die cute und aufgedrehte Satomi einen guten Kontrast. Ich finde beide interessant, auch wenn man bisher noch wenig über sie weiß.
Deren Dynamik gibt mir irgendwie so Disney Vibes. I don’t know.
Die Kirsche auf dem Sahnehäubchen ist der zarte, detailreiche und klare Zeichenstil, der mir sehr gut gefällt.
Die Reihe ist bereits mit dem nächsten Band angeschlossen und ich schon sehr gespannt, wie die Auflösung von statten geht.
Na gut, genau genommen, denkt eine der beiden Girls, dass sie eine hetero Beziehung führt.
Hier liegt für mich auch der Knackpunkt, der die Story interessant macht, denn meine Gedanken schweife zwischen „Verdammt, wenn man den richtigen Moment verpasst hat, dann wird‘s immer schwieriger reinen Tisch zu machen und man versinkt in Treibsand. Wie will Kanda das retten?“ und meiner Abneigung gegenüber Unehrlichkeit.
Zudem geben die kühle, aber aufmerksame und sehr gentleman-like Kanda und die cute und aufgedrehte Satomi einen guten Kontrast. Ich finde beide interessant, auch wenn man bisher noch wenig über sie weiß.
Deren Dynamik gibt mir irgendwie so Disney Vibes. I don’t know.
Die Kirsche auf dem Sahnehäubchen ist der zarte, detailreiche und klare Zeichenstil, der mir sehr gut gefällt.
Die Reihe ist bereits mit dem nächsten Band angeschlossen und ich schon sehr gespannt, wie die Auflösung von statten geht.
April 20, 2021
Honestly, the story feels kind of like it could have gone deeper. It's shallow yet... It works for me, somehow, at least. 😭
It's so sweet and so positive and the art is just 🖤🖤. Its like, if you like the art style of 'Tamen de Gushi', this one's for you.
I accept the weaknesses yet I just can't help the warm blanket feeling it gives me.
It's so sweet and so positive and the art is just 🖤🖤. Its like, if you like the art style of 'Tamen de Gushi', this one's for you.
I accept the weaknesses yet I just can't help the warm blanket feeling it gives me.
August 12, 2021
yes yes a thousand times yes
January 11, 2022
I am liking this more then I thought!
Love the art, the dynamic and the cute couple
Love the art, the dynamic and the cute couple
March 6, 2023
Sjsjsjsj bogowie jakie to było głupie
March 15, 2020
Two girls, one relationship, this sounds nice right? Well, the other girl doesn't know her lover is a girl. :P
I just loved the premise of this series. It just sounds so silly and I was curious to see how long it would take that handsome boy to let Satomi know she was a girl.
I loved seeing Kanda and Satomi together, they really make an adorable and sweet couple. Kanda is more tough and boyish and Satomi is glitter and girlish. I loved seeing their dates and see both characters discover new sides to their lovers. For Satomi that is that Kanda doesn't like to be touched (which is logical given the boob situation and Kanda not having told she is a girl) and that Kanda at times doesn't seem to understand what to do in a relationship and for Kanda that is finding out that Satomi is a rich girl without a care about money or how it works and that she likes hot foods and strange plushies.
I did have to say it was quite funny in the beginning with Kanda wondering how to tell Satomi that she is a girl, but after a while it did get a bit annoying. Especially the part when we meet Kanda's friends and they make remarks. That would have been the right time. Though, even earlier would have been even better. Just tell her already, you have been dating for weeks, if not months. Just be a big girl and do it. This just isn't fair to Satomi. Plus, I am sure that she wouldn't mind you being a girl. Satomi loves you so much I am sure it will be OK. But if you keep it hidden.. well I am not sure if she will accept you then.
I did think it was funny that, I am betting my money that is a guy and thus her brother, Kanda's brother is acting and looking A LOT like a girl. :P
I did love the art, especially Satomi's design was just so pretty. Her eyes are amazing.
But will I continue this series? Yes, but I will probably wait for a new volume to pop up and not read the chapters as they come out. I don't want another x chapters with Kanda thinking she should say it but not doing it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I just loved the premise of this series. It just sounds so silly and I was curious to see how long it would take that handsome boy to let Satomi know she was a girl.
I loved seeing Kanda and Satomi together, they really make an adorable and sweet couple. Kanda is more tough and boyish and Satomi is glitter and girlish. I loved seeing their dates and see both characters discover new sides to their lovers. For Satomi that is that Kanda doesn't like to be touched (which is logical given the boob situation and Kanda not having told she is a girl) and that Kanda at times doesn't seem to understand what to do in a relationship and for Kanda that is finding out that Satomi is a rich girl without a care about money or how it works and that she likes hot foods and strange plushies.
I did have to say it was quite funny in the beginning with Kanda wondering how to tell Satomi that she is a girl, but after a while it did get a bit annoying. Especially the part when we meet Kanda's friends and they make remarks. That would have been the right time. Though, even earlier would have been even better. Just tell her already, you have been dating for weeks, if not months. Just be a big girl and do it. This just isn't fair to Satomi. Plus, I am sure that she wouldn't mind you being a girl. Satomi loves you so much I am sure it will be OK. But if you keep it hidden.. well I am not sure if she will accept you then.
I did think it was funny that, I am betting my money that is a guy and thus her brother, Kanda's brother is acting and looking A LOT like a girl. :P
I did love the art, especially Satomi's design was just so pretty. Her eyes are amazing.
But will I continue this series? Yes, but I will probably wait for a new volume to pop up and not read the chapters as they come out. I don't want another x chapters with Kanda thinking she should say it but not doing it.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
October 8, 2022
⭐️ 2,5 stars ⭐️
August 11, 2022
1.45!
Eep. I liked the character /design/ for both (finally a tomboy FL) but not the storyline. The ‘FL not telling the MC she was a girl’ plot got old really quick, and I don’t care much for their relationship either aksjdjds.
Eep. I liked the character /design/ for both (finally a tomboy FL) but not the storyline. The ‘FL not telling the MC she was a girl’ plot got old really quick, and I don’t care much for their relationship either aksjdjds.
January 5, 2021
cute (◕ᴗ◕✿)
May 3, 2021
Cute cute cuuuuute
July 9, 2023
it was moving a bit too fast for me while not telling much story at the same time
February 26, 2022
THIS WAS SO CUTE AND PURE OMFHH
November 7, 2022
THAT SHOULD BE ME!!!! THAT SHOULD BE ME 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
March 12, 2023
fuck romeo and juliet, i want what these bitches have
October 21, 2023
2,5 ⭐
Było całkiem w porządku.
Było całkiem w porządku.
March 29, 2024
so cute
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August 8, 2024no rating because it wasn’t the best manga but gave me eveything I expected and needed ;)
November 12, 2024
guys I love it but how can she JUST NOT tell her?? and why isn’t she figuring it out by herself??
I wanna see them be together whilst knowing that they’re both girls 🙏🏻
I wanna see them be together whilst knowing that they’re both girls 🙏🏻
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November 3, 2022
I aspire to be Kanda
August 3, 2021
I loved it it was so cute and super fun to read.
January 30, 2023
El problema principal de la trama se quema muy rápido y una de las protagonistas es bastante idiota, así que en realidad no me importaba mucho si terminaban juntas o no.
July 25, 2021
Objectively its probably a 3 star. It's probably not that amazing to others. I can see why others may not like since theres some miscommunication since Ookuma didnt even know Kanda was a girl and theres that whole "It won't work out because we're both girls" line. But I still really loved this manga series so much that I would buy it in a heartbeat if I could!
It's a short manga series. Only lasting two volumes, the story doesnt drag. If they did try and make the whole thing where Kanda pretended to be a guy longer I dont think I would have liked it as much. I found Kanda and Ookuma's relationship so sweet and cute. She thinks the world of Kanda. She thinks that Kanda is super cool and awesome and it makes me so happy seeing how in love Ookuma is with Kanda. It's so stinking adorable.
I also love how they are able to Express their feelings so well. If miscommunication is something that bothers you I dont think you should just be turned off because Ookuma originally thought she was dating a guy. Because even with that, they still are able to Express their feelings. Little things like Ookuma feeling a bit down because Kanda always gives one word responses in texts. Kanda calls Ookuma and tells her that she just dosent like texting in general and is more natural and comfortable talking on the phone. This series is just so fucking lovely and I wish I could just buy my own physical copies. :')
It's a short manga series. Only lasting two volumes, the story doesnt drag. If they did try and make the whole thing where Kanda pretended to be a guy longer I dont think I would have liked it as much. I found Kanda and Ookuma's relationship so sweet and cute. She thinks the world of Kanda. She thinks that Kanda is super cool and awesome and it makes me so happy seeing how in love Ookuma is with Kanda. It's so stinking adorable.
I also love how they are able to Express their feelings so well. If miscommunication is something that bothers you I dont think you should just be turned off because Ookuma originally thought she was dating a guy. Because even with that, they still are able to Express their feelings. Little things like Ookuma feeling a bit down because Kanda always gives one word responses in texts. Kanda calls Ookuma and tells her that she just dosent like texting in general and is more natural and comfortable talking on the phone. This series is just so fucking lovely and I wish I could just buy my own physical copies. :')
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