Furi Fura - Amores y Desengaños N.2

思い、思われ、ふり、ふられ [Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare] #2

by Io Sakisaka

Love and friendship have become quite complicated for these four friends. Yuna has fallen in love with Rio, but he has feelings for Akari that he’s never been able to express. While Yuna keeps his secret, Akari makes a move on the person she’s interested in.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Young Adult, Contemporary, Graphic Novels, Comics

200 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 2016

About the author

Io Sakisaka (咲坂伊緒) is a Japanese manga artist. She also designed the characters for the anime movie HAL. Her works are:

-Call My Name (2001)
-Watashi no Koibito (2002)
-Bye-Bye, Little (2002)
-Blue (2006)
-Mascara Blues (2007)
-Strobe Edge (2007)
-Ao Haru Ride (2011)
-Sono Omokage o Shitteru (2013) (oneshot)
-Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare (2015)
-Otome no Itari (2020) (oneshot)
-Sakura, Saku (2021)

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up because Io Sakisaka is the reigning queen of moderately tormented teenage love. Inui is still a bit of a non-entity at this point, but I feel like that's both who he has to be in order for Akari to be interested in him in her current state and that he's the sort of laid-back character such an emotionally intense series needs.

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

2020 Read #462

I don’t like Rio, and I don’t think there’s anything Sakisaka can do to make me support Yuna’s (shallow and naive and poorly built-up) love for him. Despite my dislike for Rio, it pissed me off that his stepmom basically thinks he’s going to jump Akari whenever they’re alone, to the point that Akari even notes while she’s out in the living room, “Oh, can’t stay out here, Mom will think I’m too defenseless.” WHAT? Why the hell then did your mom marry a man if she feels she can’t trust his damn son not to rape his new stepsister? I know this is Japan, but COME ON.

Besides that — I just don’t feel any chemistry between the pairings-to-be. And that kinda deflates the whole purpose of reading (most) shojo manga. I am hesitant, but I do want to see where this series goes.

[Angigames · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow e ripeto WOW!
La Sakisaka è riuscita a stupirmi!
Dopo questo secondo volume non so davvero come voglia gestire il tutto l'autrice. Sono sorpresa dalle sue scelte, ma allo stesso tempo so che tutti i personaggi hanno ancora un lungo percorso da fare!
Non vedo l’ora di leggere il terzo volume!

[Maite · Rating 5 out of 5]

This manga. I swear. I can't wait for the next volume.

[The Half-blood Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed volume 2 very much too!

Without giving any spoilers, I can mention that there's been plenty of growth. Idealist Yuna is amazing for such a shy girl who lacks confidence! And due to that, realist Akari, the other heroine, is inspired to attempt changing too!

Change as in growing, understanding oneself, improving the self.

We are getting to know more about everyone slowly. This volume showed more of who Akari is, as well as, a part of her story. Yuna stepped up as an amazing friend for Rio, regardless of circumstances, and Kazu has demonstrated anew how accepting and kind he is, without second intentions. Akari's heart is about to give one of these days 😹 He's getting along great with Rio.

Actually, Kazu seems to be the only one living a chill life for now! Feelings who?? The mangaka calls kind boys like him dangerous airheads, for girls will fall for them, misunderstanding the intention behind their acts of kindness. But I say, kindness should be a given, not something done with second intentions! Carry on, naturally kind boys, you are not responsible for girls' heartstrings!

The art is still Io Sakisaka's lovely style and matching the 1st volume (for those of you who don't know manga they can run for so long - especially if the magazine is monthly - that we can see the artstyle changing throughout the story. It's very rare for someone to draw exactly the same through their whole life. I'm really into the 90s style and I own series that extended into the early 2000s and slowly changed into the trend back then).

[Wero.nika27 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️

[Alice4170 🌙 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 ⭐️

[IzamaRi H. Fabela · Rating 5 out of 5]

RESEÑA EN EL BLOG ➜ http://bit.ly/2ktI8BT

Yuna siempre ha soñado con encontrar al príncipe azul al cual estaba destinada y al inicio de un nuevo curso escolar creyó haberlo encontrado, pero Rio ya está enamorado de alguien más, de una chica a la que no puede confesar sus sentimientos pues esa chica se convirtió en su hermana cuando su padre y la madre de ella se casaron.
Yuna es la única que conoce los sentimientos de Rio por Akari y no puede evitar sentir dolor por saber a su príncipe enamorado de su nueva mejor amiga, pero es tanto el cariño que siente por él, que está dispuesta a escucharlo aún cuando su inocente corazón palpita lleno de dolor.
¿Cómo pretendes consolarme si él que me va a techar eres tú?
Voy advertirles que estoy escribiendo esta reseña justo después de terminar de leer este tomo, así que ahora mismo estoy en un estado de rosa, donde creo que todo es bello, hermoso y tengo una estúpida sonrisa en la cara mientras escribo. Y es que si, solo Io Sakisaka es capaz de mandarme a este estado con sus preciosas historias.

En el primer tomo conocimos a Yuna y Akira, dos chicas muy distintas entre sí que ven el amor de maneras muy diferentes. Para Akira el amor es algo pasajero, algo de lo que disfrutar pero nunca comprometerse. Para Yuna es totalmente lo opuesto, para ella el amor es una experiencia para vivir al máximo y está más que lista para experimentarlo.

En la reseña pasada les hablé de estos dos personajes y destaqué a Akira, pues dije que se me hacía un personaje fuerte que destacaba de las clásicas protagonistas shojo, mientras que dije que Yuna era la protagonista cliché del género. Pues bien señores y señoras, me retracto. En este tomo descubrí que pese a representar todo lo que se espera de la clásica protagonista shojo, Yuna es la que tiene más valor aquí. Ella está dispuesta a vivir el amor que siente por Rio a todo lo que da, aunque ya sabe de antemano que va a rechazarla.
De verdad que la admiré mucho pues no sólo tuvo el coraje de declararse, sino que además no lo hizo por ella sino para que Rio tuviera a la única persona con la que puede hablar de los sentimientos que posee por Akira. Es decir, que algunos podrán pensar que la chica es masoquista al querer escuchar al chico del que está enamorada hablar de la chica a la que ama, pero para mi representa una fortaleza increíble que además no esperaba encontrar en ella.

Akira por su parte me ha parecido pura pose. Ella en realidad prefiere callarse y no confesar sus sentimientos a menos de que este segura que la otra persona se siente como ella. Así que en realidad la que yo pensé que era la fuerte de la historia es en realidad una cobarde, al menos por ahora.
Este cambio de papales me ha encantado y si, también me ha hecho sentirme mal por prejuzgar tan mal a Yuna.


Sobre los chicos... Ah, no sabría cual de los dos me gusta más. Por una parte está el atormentado Rio que si, yo soy tan cliché como Yuna que su aura de enamorado atormentado me atrae demasiado. Además la forma en la que trata a Yuna es una chulada, pues aunque él no lo sepa la ha cambiado.
Kazuomi por su parte me confunde con poco. Es un chico que a simple vista parece un despreocupado total pero su forma de hablar podría calificarse como mágica, y es que el chico dice cosas espontáneas que en realidad poseen mucha sabiduría. Esto me descontrola un poco pues no sé si en realidad es todo premeditado o sólo dice las cosas sin darse cuenta (este es el claro ejemplo del estado rosa, estar divagando por los hombres de Sakisaka 🤭).

Antes de terminar esta reseña debo comentarles de nuevo sobre el estilo de arte de la autora, de verdad que no me voy a cansar de decirles que es simplemente hermoso. No soy una gran conocedora del tema de las ilustraciones, así que disculpen que no encuentre otra forma de describirlo, pero las ilustraciones de la autora me parecen lindas y cálidas. Son ilustraciones que se adaptan más que bien a las historias llegadoras de la autora.

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/X2Egrujlhfc

"I feel as though he's drawn me out into a new world."

I'm going to echo what some of the characters have already said about Yuna, she is AMAZING! I was so touched by her courage and bravery in this volume and definitely never imagined her actions after the last volume! You go girl!!

I'm continuing to like Rio more and more with every volume! I think he has had to really suppress a lot of his feelings even though he doesn't seem to naturally be that kind of person? Definitely hoping he falls for Yuna at some point, especially with how much Yuna is genuinely being there for him. <3

Akari had a lot of growth in this volume! In fact, it was sort of odd seeing her and Yuna in opposite roles where she is the one inspired by Yuna's actions instead of vice versa! My heart hurt a little bit for her near the end, especially in that one scene where she was just sitting on the bench. Hoping the best for her too!

Definitely another fantastic volume!!

[Kayla Brunson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was super excited to get my hands on this volume. I had so many questions after reading volume one, and I’m glad to say that they were answered here! We got a bit more backstory on some characters which is good. Along with more scenes that make you want to ship certain couples! I’m curious to see how the next volume will be.

I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.

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[sil ♡ the book voyagers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not going to write long reviews for every single volume lmao. I truthfully really enjoy this manga so much and I'm having fun rereading it. Rereading it has reminded me how much I adore Yuna. Yeah, she starts as a very shy girl who doesn't have many friends and doesn't really talk to boys (only her childhood friend tho) but you see her growth throughout these first few volumes, with Rio and with other boys she starts meeting. Yuna my girl!!!⋆˙⟡♡

[Merb · Rating 3 out of 5]

~ 3.5 stars ~

I’m basically Yuna lol

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

This manga is okay so far. I really like Yuna and Rio since they are the most developed. Especially Yuna, since she is the most well developed and is already changing and growing. Rio hasn't really changed a whole lot, but I've really been liking his conversations with Yuna. I'm not a big fan of Akari and Inui though. Inui because he is barely a character as of now. And Akari because she is also pretty underdeveloped. Which is weird since Akari and Yuna are supposed to be co-leads. I'm probably going to read a couple more volumes of this manga, but as of now I'm not that invested.

[daksha ࣪˖ ִֶཐི༏ཋྀ&#xe002e; · Rating 4 out of 5]

kazu and akari <3333

[haya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay I’m liking where the story is heading. Crisis averted! She really messed me up with ao haru ride

[lala]

trying to get out of a reading slump 👍

[Sarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ich shippe Yuna und Rio sowie Akari und Inui xD

[Jinghay (these.blank.pages) · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this volume we see the friendships between each of the characters further develop and even discover some new secrets.

Much like the first volume, i absolutely sped through the chapters and just couldn't get over how pretty the artwork is!! I was about to comment that I'd love to see an anime for it sometime in the future, but I just discovered that there's actually going to be a feature film coming out on September 18th!!!
Honestly, the best news i've heard all day.

And i can't wait to continue on with the manga series before i watch the film!

Rating: 4/5 stars

-- Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers, VIZ Media for providing the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own

[haven ⋄ f (hiatus) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the most adorable thing I've read lately!!! I love it!!

The art style was amazing and portrayed the feelings well.. I thought it was so cute and I really like their methods of drawing. The art still stayed the same (relatively) when they drew the characters in chibi form, which was impressive. The overall storyline and formatting was well done and pretty clear. Each of the character were pretty well fleshed out, I think.

There are some issues with it though. I don't like the crush between the bro and the sis, but I think that's disappearing. I also can't tell the difference between characters occasionally. But other than those two things, I really like it!!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc!!

[Jules Vandemberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Yuna and Rio. I ship them
__________

Amo Yuna e Rio. Li amo come amici e li shippo molto.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Viz Media, and Io Sakisaka for the opportunity to read Love Me, Love Me Not Volume 2 in exchange for an honest review.

Taking place where volume one left off, this volume revolves around Yuna and her crush on Rio. She finds out the Rio was in love with a girl who ended up becoming his step-sister, so he could never confess to her now. Rio is always surrounded by girls, too. Yuna tries to determine if Rio is trying to move on from his previous love by picking another girl because he's ready, or because he's forcing himself to get over Akari.

Yuna musters up the courage to confess her feelings to Rio. After offering to comfort her if she gets rejected by her love confession, what will Rio do when he finds out the guy she likes is him?!

When Akari's friend's brother, Eiji, comes back from college, she is more than excited. When she dwells over a bracelet he gave her before leaving, she realizes she has feelings for him. When she flakes out on visiting Eiji, worried friend Inui asks her to share why she didn't respond to anyone's phone calls that night, when everyone was worried about where she was. After talking to Inui, Akari has a reevaluation of her feelings.

The author has two protagonists to show two different viewpoints on love, but I am enjoying Yuna's story much more (I think there is more drama there and I am liking the on-edge reading to her story). This is a series I sure wouldn't mind keeping up with!

[Shae · Rating 4 out of 5]

After the big reveal at the end of Vol 1, things begin to become awkward between Rio, Yuna, and Akari. Rio and Yuna share a secret together, and start to develop a friendship despite it. This volume gives Akari a lot more page time, and I felt like it helped the flow and understanding of the story significantly. We also learn more about Akari, and who is special in her heart.
This volume helped boost my feelings on the series, which is why I almost always give a series 2-3 volumes before deciding if I want to add them to my collection or not. With that said, I can tell that this is going to have some drama involved, but it is going to be the best kind of messy time!

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Io Sakisaka is just so good at writing shoujo!! I love that this one kind of introduces more friendship and family drama in with the romance than her other series. I can't wait to read more. It's really cute.

[Ady Weasley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yuna decide decirle a Río como se siente para así dar por terminados sus sentimientos; y aunque Río lo hace se siente mal por haberle revelado su secreto.

Yuna no sabe como enfrentar a Rio por lo que su convivencia se vuelve un poco difícil, pero al final ella da el primer paso.

Akari se inspira en Yuna y decide aclarar los sentimientos del pasado .
Intuí me agrada aunque aún no sabemos mucho de él

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know that Io did not leave me on a cliffhanger again....

I loved how this second volume took a deeper dive into Rio, Yuna, Akari, and Kazuomi! Volume Two dives into the lives of Rio and Akari where Yuna learns that these two are step-siblings. This discovery was something that didn't shock me. Considering how non-judgmental Yuna is toward Akari, I didn't understand why her living circumstances were a secret. With this awareness, this dynamic among these friends is still complicated concerning Yuna's crush and learning who Rio is in love with. I can't wait to read Volume Three and see if my theory about Rio will happen!!! And I hope I can learn more about Kazuomi too!!!

[Romina Rudas (City of Word) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Que comiencen los enredos.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve adopted them, these are my children, I want them to be happy no matter WHAT

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75/5

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series really picked up for me in this volume. I felt so much more connected to the characters and the story.

[addie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3/5