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ミントチョコレート [Mint Chocolate] #3
ミントチョコレート 3 [Mint Chocolate 3]
やっとお互いの気持ちを確認できた七海と京平。コイビトとキョーダイの距離感に悩む七海は、クールな京平にやきもき。ドキドキの初詣、バイトを始めた京平… 順風満帆かと思いきや、ふたりの秘密の関係に勘づいたクラスメイトが現れて──!? ふたりの関係に大波乱!? 甘くキケンなひとつ屋根の下!!
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 2, 2019
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February 20, 2022
Hehe, them cuties. Waiting for the other shoe to drop when their parents find out they're dating 😗
September 20, 2023
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/yrzYbdh8ZOs
It's funny to me that when reviewing these volumes, I feel like I don't have much to say, but give me Ima Koi (where nothing also happens LOL) and I'll write multiple paragraphs about the story. LOL!
I'm not sure what to say about this volume, but there were lots of kiss scenes that I really enjoyed! With the cliffhanger of the previous volume, the beginning of this one definitely didn't disappoint! EEEEPPP!
I appreciate how our couple never changes in the sense they still "fight" all the time. LOL! Nanami is always fussing at Kyouhei, so it feels like their relationship hasn't changed TOO much, but it also seems like it's slightly purposeful by Kyouhei? And speaking of him, he's quite the gentleman! Not only that, but when reading I realized that he fits one of my favorite tropes: He fell first! Like YES! He totally fell hard for Nanami FIRST and I think this volume shows just how much he cares for her! He definitely has a sweet side to him too, it's just we hardly see it except for moments like in the end. LOL!
I continue to like Nanami! I admire how she isn't afraid to stand her ground to other people because there was quite the…drama? I won't say much but I wonder how long these two can keep their secret?? Also I love the mask she got. LOL!
Overall, another well done volume!
It's funny to me that when reviewing these volumes, I feel like I don't have much to say, but give me Ima Koi (where nothing also happens LOL) and I'll write multiple paragraphs about the story. LOL!
I'm not sure what to say about this volume, but there were lots of kiss scenes that I really enjoyed! With the cliffhanger of the previous volume, the beginning of this one definitely didn't disappoint! EEEEPPP!
I appreciate how our couple never changes in the sense they still "fight" all the time. LOL! Nanami is always fussing at Kyouhei, so it feels like their relationship hasn't changed TOO much, but it also seems like it's slightly purposeful by Kyouhei? And speaking of him, he's quite the gentleman! Not only that, but when reading I realized that he fits one of my favorite tropes: He fell first! Like YES! He totally fell hard for Nanami FIRST and I think this volume shows just how much he cares for her! He definitely has a sweet side to him too, it's just we hardly see it except for moments like in the end. LOL!
I continue to like Nanami! I admire how she isn't afraid to stand her ground to other people because there was quite the…drama? I won't say much but I wonder how long these two can keep their secret?? Also I love the mask she got. LOL!
Overall, another well done volume!
May 20, 2023
Enjoying it a LOT
July 12, 2023
So adorable
August 15, 2021
3.5 stars. Different perspective was enjoyable. Story is continuing to develop
August 20, 2021
FJKCUFIEQFHDCUHFEQGIBNDUHEFQ I FELT FOR THIS SERIE AGAIN AAAAHHHH. Such a good plot... i need more aahhh
August 14, 2021
Ohhhhh A+ goes to this series for not making us wait 10 volumes for the main characters to get together!!!!
Yes yes yes! I love these two together. Ready for more cuteness next volume for sure!!!
Yes yes yes! I love these two together. Ready for more cuteness next volume for sure!!!
August 16, 2021
when the couple gets together early instead of having to read through 10+ volumes of will-they-won't-they 😩👌
August 14, 2021
I love were this is going! I was surprised of where this story took me. I was to invested on reading Kyouhei’s version of the story. How he feel for her and leaving has siblings was enough for him.
We also see a side of him that I didn’t expect it and made so much different in the way I perceived the story. He has more depth than Nanami.
I usually get a little bother with the art, but in the volume the story was so good and heartfelt that I didn’t care.
Can’t wait for the next book!
We also see a side of him that I didn’t expect it and made so much different in the way I perceived the story. He has more depth than Nanami.
I usually get a little bother with the art, but in the volume the story was so good and heartfelt that I didn’t care.
Can’t wait for the next book!
February 23, 2022
This volume is a bit better than the previous two, largely because the romance/kissing scenes are pretty good. The rest of it remains squarely in the shoujo cliché zone.
For example (this is not a spoiler unless you've never read a shoujo manga): while Nanami and Kyouhei are window shopping, Nanami sees a ring that she wants.
Nanami and Kyouhei are outed as step-siblings. For some reason, this is a subject for gossip at their school. (shrug)
The classmate who came in to use Nanami's household's toilet turns out to be a spy who's secretly taken two pictures of Nanami and Kyouhei: one in a neutral "hanging out outside while Nanami hangs up the clothes" situation, and another where they're kissing.* The notion of her picking a fight with Nanami is brought up, and shuffled aside as the ring plotline starts.
* the footnotes tell the reader that taking a photo of someone without their consent is against the law in Japan. interesting!
There's also a sequence where Nanami gets a cold and Kyouhei takes care of her. Basically a gender reversal of a sequence that occurred in the previous volume. I'm surprised that we didn't see a Valentine's Day sequence after the New Year's one, but it's probably coming at some point.
There is, I think, less sketchy chibi art in this volume than in the previous one. On the downside, Mizuki's character design changes rather suddenly--wasn't his face rounder than Kyouhei's earlier in the story?--so much so that I thought for a moment that he was Kyouhei, who had dyed his hair and changed his hairstyle for some reason. Mizuki remains a character who has no ambitions in life but to be a cheerleader for the main couple. What's-her-name the toilet stalker is the negative version of this kind of character, existing solely to cause Nanami stress.
As a minor side note it's interesting that we frequently see Nanami cooking, doing laundry, cleaning house, et al. while Kyouhei sits around doing nothing. He gets called out on this laziness exactly once. Also--and this was a little odd to me--both young people seem to spend the time they aren't doing housework or homework lying in bed. Neither of them is in a club, or seems to have any hobbies or interests. One more thing that, when noticed, added to the story's claustrophobic feeling for me.
Since my partner isn't buying these anymore, and I don't care to, this will be the last volume of Mint Chocolate that I review, unless I should happen across it in the library... nah, I don't care about it even that much. Two and a half stars, rounded up.
For example (this is not a spoiler unless you've never read a shoujo manga): while Nanami and Kyouhei are window shopping, Nanami sees a ring that she wants.
Nanami and Kyouhei are outed as step-siblings. For some reason, this is a subject for gossip at their school. (shrug)
The classmate who came in to use Nanami's household's toilet turns out to be a spy who's secretly taken two pictures of Nanami and Kyouhei: one in a neutral "hanging out outside while Nanami hangs up the clothes" situation, and another where they're kissing.* The notion of her picking a fight with Nanami is brought up, and shuffled aside as the ring plotline starts.
* the footnotes tell the reader that taking a photo of someone without their consent is against the law in Japan. interesting!
There's also a sequence where Nanami gets a cold and Kyouhei takes care of her. Basically a gender reversal of a sequence that occurred in the previous volume. I'm surprised that we didn't see a Valentine's Day sequence after the New Year's one, but it's probably coming at some point.
There is, I think, less sketchy chibi art in this volume than in the previous one. On the downside, Mizuki's character design changes rather suddenly--wasn't his face rounder than Kyouhei's earlier in the story?--so much so that I thought for a moment that he was Kyouhei, who had dyed his hair and changed his hairstyle for some reason. Mizuki remains a character who has no ambitions in life but to be a cheerleader for the main couple. What's-her-name the toilet stalker is the negative version of this kind of character, existing solely to cause Nanami stress.
As a minor side note it's interesting that we frequently see Nanami cooking, doing laundry, cleaning house, et al. while Kyouhei sits around doing nothing. He gets called out on this laziness exactly once. Also--and this was a little odd to me--both young people seem to spend the time they aren't doing housework or homework lying in bed. Neither of them is in a club, or seems to have any hobbies or interests. One more thing that, when noticed, added to the story's claustrophobic feeling for me.
Since my partner isn't buying these anymore, and I don't care to, this will be the last volume of Mint Chocolate that I review, unless I should happen across it in the library... nah, I don't care about it even that much. Two and a half stars, rounded up.
August 14, 2021
The step-siblings grow closer. They share a few kisses...
... and someone else has been quietly following Nanami and Kyouhei, and has snapped some candid pics! What does this person intend to do? Especially now, as rumors are flying all over school that Nanami and Kyouhei aren't the adorable couple everyone thought they were, no, the rumors say they're (not step-) siblings!!! Why suddenly are people trying to destroy the good thing Nanami and Kyouhei have found in each other? Later, Nanami gets sick and Kyouhei nurses her back to health, refusing to leave her side. All this as well as a family New Year's party, a shrine visit, and at a festival, Nanami inadvertently gets drunk! Again!!! All in all a very fun volume in what's becoming a really steamy series!
... and someone else has been quietly following Nanami and Kyouhei, and has snapped some candid pics! What does this person intend to do? Especially now, as rumors are flying all over school that Nanami and Kyouhei aren't the adorable couple everyone thought they were, no, the rumors say they're (not step-) siblings!!! Why suddenly are people trying to destroy the good thing Nanami and Kyouhei have found in each other? Later, Nanami gets sick and Kyouhei nurses her back to health, refusing to leave her side. All this as well as a family New Year's party, a shrine visit, and at a festival, Nanami inadvertently gets drunk! Again!!! All in all a very fun volume in what's becoming a really steamy series!
October 3, 2023
These two both really need to learn how to knock. More awkward situations, but also more slow progress and understanding as they grow closer. Kyouhei even sort of comes to the rescue when it turns out Nanami is sick for her birthday of all days. Unlikely he'd really care if anyone else needed to make it home or be taken care of until their parents got home.
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February 9, 2022
Kinda wondering about the chick who doesn’t like the MC h but wants to be her friend? Not sure what’s up with that. And what did she tell her mom about the situation? Kinda weird, but I’m intrigued enough to read the next one! 4, let’s see where this goes, stars!
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May 8, 2022
I could understand someone being bored with this series..I personally love it a lot, but it can be repetitive with the back and forth miscommunication trope. But I can't wait to keep reading. I need more!!
November 4, 2022
I'm so happy that the artstyle evolved in this one and the chibi parts that used to be more than 50% of the panels and very distracting now are severely reduced!! I'm very thankful since now I can enjoy the story and art more! I had dropped it twice in the previous volumes due to that, actually...
August 21, 2021
this series has major marmalade boys vibes which was my fav when I was a kid
November 18, 2021
1.5 stars.
January 18, 2022
I’m so glad that this series didn’t make us wait ten volumes before the main characters finally got together. I think this series is super cute and I love the two together.
July 12, 2022
Actual Rating: 3.5/5⭐️
September 17, 2022
Omg this one was so freaking good !!! this book was too short i need more .
March 19, 2024
Sickly sweet
May 10, 2024
Ummmmm there was so much tension in this volume it kept me on my toes! This series is starting to pick up the ace now so I am eager to get onto the fourth volume!
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January 6, 2025ok yay we got his perspective … absolutely kicking my feet and giggling
December 22, 2025
With the first two volumes, I wasn’t sure but it’s definitely growing on me.
December 23, 2023
They're so cute.
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