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熱帯魚は雪に焦がれる [Nettaigyo wa Yuki ni Kogareru] #2
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Vol. 2
From the moment they met at the Aquarium Club’s open house, Konatsu has admired Koyuki and treated her like she wasn’t a distant figure on a pedestal. In turn, Koyuki has been open and welcoming to the new girl who stirs her heart. When the time comes to pick a club, Konatsu chooses the Aquarium Club with Koyuki. And even though it’s just the two of them, they manage to host a successful open house. What’s next for Koyuki and Konatsu, now that the shared experience has deepened the bond between them?
192 pages, Paperback
First published April 27, 2018
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November 9, 2018
In this volume, Koyuki begins to pay attention to her feelings when near Amano.
She still doesn't know exactly what she feels, but I believe that at least realizing that she perceives Amano as someone who incites special feelings in her is already a good step.
The author says that the story is a "girlship" and I keep wondering what the hell that means hahaha
I hope he wants to say that the two will eventually have a relationship lol
Anyway ... More lovely expressions from Koyuki
September 13, 2020
This is a cute, slightly melancholic read--they're both lonely, and reaching out to each other, but there's still that separation. I like the ocean/aquarium theme: it's visually compelling. It also has great, detailed illustrations of locations.
July 15, 2025
Honami... why did you find me?
Adorable all the way down. This was light and sweet and fluffy and so stinking cute, while not getting to the point where it was saccharine. We continue to follow Konatsu and Koyuki as they fumble their way through the beginnings of friendship and what's obviously a crush for them both. The mutual oblivious pining is so sweet, and I do love that their friendship takes the spotlight for now. The bit where Koyuki gets super jealous when she thinks Konatsu is going to the festival with another friend... I could see myself getting annoyed with that plotline in some other story, but here it was innocent and not at all malicious. They've both been such lonely people, and now that they've found each other, they have to figure out how to be around each other and fit together, and watching it happen is just really precious.
I loved seeing Konatsu's father; he seems like such a dork. I hope both their fathers become friends. Not a lot of marine life in this volume, but the stuff we did get was very cute. Lots of little moments that made me giggle and smile. The comedic moments are so simple but natural. I continue to really like the art, and there were a few panels that I would LOVE to get my hands on and colour. They were just so arresting!
I'm always just so happy when YA hits for me, so the fact that I'm still enjoying this manga is a joy. Love these lil baby gays, and I'll continue the series eventually!
December 5, 2020
Rating: 4.5 Stars: ★★★★ 1/2
A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow is easily becoming one of my new favorite manga series and I can't wait to see what's next! This beautifully introspective, character-driven Yuri manga follows Koyuki and Konatsu as they continue to navigate their feelings for each other!
Where Vol. 1 was very poetic with a slowburn romance, Volume 2 is very much more focused on the girl's hidden feelings and how the plot brings them closer together. I was just along for the ride in this volume and love how every little moment just carries an entire scene.
While its pretty obvious they like each other, the "will they, won't they" dynamic really allows us to see such a deep, profound side to our protagonists which I think, will continue to build across each volume.
The boat ride for the club was a very cute scene and they even went fishing together!! Although the miscommunication can be kind of overdone, this series navigates it in such a great way, really putting the focus on Konatsu and Koyuki's (more specifically) inner dialogue as they reflect on their feelings or a particular situation.
As for side characters, Kaede is very blunt, but also very outgoing and bubbly making her a much needed guide for Konatsu amidst all her anxieties! I just love the building friendship here and am looking forward to more Kaede, Konatsu & Koyuki dynamics. It was also funny seeing their dad's join them at the summer festival.
Hagino's quiet, slice of life atmosphere really gives a calm, simplicity to the series that's also very thought-provoking to in the personal moments that Koyuki or Konatsu reflect on their feelings or internal loneliness.
The artwork is very detailed and for me, the paneling perfectly matches particular scenes, especially when Konatsu and Koyuki are together (like near the end). It just emphasizes the special bond they have and it really adds a lot to their scenes.
Again, there's nothing I can point out that I didn't like, it just feels like a 4.5 this time too!
A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow is a fantastic, but also underrated manga series with lots of depth, two very complex protagonists, and a slow-burn romance that will keep you reading! As Koyuki and Konatsu spend more time together, they begin to navigate their feelings for each other! An absolute gem of a manga series!
A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow is easily becoming one of my new favorite manga series and I can't wait to see what's next! This beautifully introspective, character-driven Yuri manga follows Koyuki and Konatsu as they continue to navigate their feelings for each other!
Where Vol. 1 was very poetic with a slowburn romance, Volume 2 is very much more focused on the girl's hidden feelings and how the plot brings them closer together. I was just along for the ride in this volume and love how every little moment just carries an entire scene.
While its pretty obvious they like each other, the "will they, won't they" dynamic really allows us to see such a deep, profound side to our protagonists which I think, will continue to build across each volume.
The boat ride for the club was a very cute scene and they even went fishing together!! Although the miscommunication can be kind of overdone, this series navigates it in such a great way, really putting the focus on Konatsu and Koyuki's (more specifically) inner dialogue as they reflect on their feelings or a particular situation.
As for side characters, Kaede is very blunt, but also very outgoing and bubbly making her a much needed guide for Konatsu amidst all her anxieties! I just love the building friendship here and am looking forward to more Kaede, Konatsu & Koyuki dynamics. It was also funny seeing their dad's join them at the summer festival.
Hagino's quiet, slice of life atmosphere really gives a calm, simplicity to the series that's also very thought-provoking to in the personal moments that Koyuki or Konatsu reflect on their feelings or internal loneliness.
The artwork is very detailed and for me, the paneling perfectly matches particular scenes, especially when Konatsu and Koyuki are together (like near the end). It just emphasizes the special bond they have and it really adds a lot to their scenes.
Again, there's nothing I can point out that I didn't like, it just feels like a 4.5 this time too!
A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow is a fantastic, but also underrated manga series with lots of depth, two very complex protagonists, and a slow-burn romance that will keep you reading! As Koyuki and Konatsu spend more time together, they begin to navigate their feelings for each other! An absolute gem of a manga series!
May 2, 2021
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February 17, 2020
Heck with it. There are a couple of things I don’t think work all that well in this volume - mostly centred around Kaede (her high energy can be a LOT in a short amount of time) and Amano’s dad (although he’s worth it for the meeting at the festival).
However, the slow burn romance at the heart of this book is incredibly charming and the main characters have such great chemistry together, even as they’re stumbling through the awkward feelings and poor communications that are a hallmark of these types of stories, that I feel it deserves full marks anyway.
It’s rare when I would want to read a book with minimal conflict and just characters being together, but I would here. The art’s still excellent and I love the two page spreads when they show up.
And again, it’s a huge strength of this title that this is taking place in a far more realistic world than most yuri titles too. There are some rumblings that this series might draw some conflict from that going forward, which could be interesting. I will say, however, that Koyuki’s dad is either the greatest ally ever or he’s more dense than a collapsed star.
However, the slow burn romance at the heart of this book is incredibly charming and the main characters have such great chemistry together, even as they’re stumbling through the awkward feelings and poor communications that are a hallmark of these types of stories, that I feel it deserves full marks anyway.
It’s rare when I would want to read a book with minimal conflict and just characters being together, but I would here. The art’s still excellent and I love the two page spreads when they show up.
And again, it’s a huge strength of this title that this is taking place in a far more realistic world than most yuri titles too. There are some rumblings that this series might draw some conflict from that going forward, which could be interesting. I will say, however, that Koyuki’s dad is either the greatest ally ever or he’s more dense than a collapsed star.
February 9, 2020
Even if this turns out not to be a full-blown romance, the way the two girls act with each other is both charming and believable.
Full Review Eventually Appearing on ANN.
Full Review Eventually Appearing on ANN.
April 25, 2021
No She Was Right The First Time Fishing Is Boring!
This was so squeeeee! Seeing into their heads and seeing the confusion and the want there is just so *chef's kiss*. Plus anytime I see a character drawn in a yukata I'm happy! There was definitely character development and we're starting to see their relationship change slightly. Also go Wingman Dads! I really loved this volume and I yearn for the next one like a tropical fish!
This was so squeeeee! Seeing into their heads and seeing the confusion and the want there is just so *chef's kiss*. Plus anytime I see a character drawn in a yukata I'm happy! There was definitely character development and we're starting to see their relationship change slightly. Also go Wingman Dads! I really loved this volume and I yearn for the next one like a tropical fish!
August 14, 2020
Volume 2 of Tropical Fish is even cuter than volume 1. The two girls are beginning to recognize they are developing feelings for one another. After a few small misunderstandings and hurt feelings, they clear the air, meet each other's fathers, and all go to a festival with fireworks together. By the end they are beginning to wonder how each feels about the other.
This manga was very short and I read it quickly. Luckily Viz manga is a lot cheaper than other manga so I think it's worth the price. Looking forward to the next volume.
This manga was very short and I read it quickly. Luckily Viz manga is a lot cheaper than other manga so I think it's worth the price. Looking forward to the next volume.
March 5, 2020
2020 Read #278
2.5 stars
I like the idea of this manga, but the actual execution is only lukewarm to me at best. The characters just remind me of others popular in yuri/girls’ love series where the one girl is outgoing and oblivious while the other is introverted and unable to speak about her true feelings. It’s just...not interesting enough, at least for me.
2.5 stars
I like the idea of this manga, but the actual execution is only lukewarm to me at best. The characters just remind me of others popular in yuri/girls’ love series where the one girl is outgoing and oblivious while the other is introverted and unable to speak about her true feelings. It’s just...not interesting enough, at least for me.
April 27, 2023
(the review is in English but I read it in German)
They are so adorable and their anxiety is expressed in a “realistic” way (as someone who has a lot of anxiety myself). Both of them overthink so much but in the end they still manage to talk about everything pretty directly which is honestly impressive to me.
Yeah they struggle but their misunderstandings don’t last too long and don’t escalate too much which is something that happens in too many stories and annoys me in most cases...
They are so adorable and their anxiety is expressed in a “realistic” way (as someone who has a lot of anxiety myself). Both of them overthink so much but in the end they still manage to talk about everything pretty directly which is honestly impressive to me.
Yeah they struggle but their misunderstandings don’t last too long and don’t escalate too much which is something that happens in too many stories and annoys me in most cases...
January 13, 2022
love Koyuki's dad being her wingman like the #1 Dad he is lol
February 25, 2022
C'était trop bien !!! Bravo les lesbiennes au festival d'été et sur le bateau avec l'île aux chats !!!
May 26, 2022
C U T E
March 26, 2024
This is actually so good I’m dying
October 7, 2021
Todella hidastempoinen manga tämä. Retki kissojen saarelle oli kiva.
September 22, 2024
Cute, cute, cute I wanna be the frog to somebody salamander 🥺❤️
July 25, 2023
4.5/5 ⭐️
Another cute volume, Konatsu is worried about Koyuki having too much on her shoulders and finding ways to help her out. And Kobatsu’s dad is so funny and adorable.
Another cute volume, Konatsu is worried about Koyuki having too much on her shoulders and finding ways to help her out. And Kobatsu’s dad is so funny and adorable.
May 5, 2020
A lovely yuri manga by Makoto Hagino, A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Vol. 2 is a slow-burn contemporary romance that’s sure to give you the warm fuzzies. This volume follows the 2019 English release of volume 1, and the original Japanese release in 2017 by Kadokawa.
The manga tells the story of Amano and Koyuki, two girls who make up the local high schools Aquarium Club. On Amano’s first day at her new school, she stumbles onto the Aquarium Club and its sole member, Koyuki. She quickly joins, and the two become friends. Feelings begin to bloom as the story continues, with Koyuki finally realizing that Amano is special to her and that she might have feelings for her.
Volume 2 focuses more on Koyuki as opposed to volume 1’s focus on Amano. Koyuki has a lot of feelings, most of them all jumbled up. Her quiet nature and the newness of all of her feelings makes her go quiet and stew in silence with her questions and emotions. However, this doesn’t go on for long, as Koyuki has a much need ‘please learn to use your words’ conversation.
This is something this series excels in. Situations that might be commonly used in the genre are used extremely realistically. Koyuki truly feels like a shy teenager learning how to communicate properly and voice her worries and opinions. Events never drag on too long, with characters learning lessons and moving forward, albeit slowly. After all, this is a slow burn romance. Time is taken to linger in the sweetness of a new romance.
Koyuki’s father is also in this volume and features rather prominently. Again, this is a strength of the series, with parents being involved in their children’s lives, sometimes meddling a little too much and sometimes giving the push needed for their kids to move forward. Koyuki’s father is truly Best Dad (lovingly dubbed by my housemate who was reading over my shoulder). Amano’s father also appears in later chapters for the first time.
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Vol. 2 by Makoto Hagino is a truly sweet romance featuring a f/f couple. A slow, character driven tale, it will certainly need more volumes to get to a more serious relationship between the two. But sometimes it’s the journey and not the destination. I would absolutely suggest picking up this series, especially if you need something warm and fluffy to read in trying times.
I received a copy of this manga from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This review can be originally found on the blog Looking Glass Reads.
The manga tells the story of Amano and Koyuki, two girls who make up the local high schools Aquarium Club. On Amano’s first day at her new school, she stumbles onto the Aquarium Club and its sole member, Koyuki. She quickly joins, and the two become friends. Feelings begin to bloom as the story continues, with Koyuki finally realizing that Amano is special to her and that she might have feelings for her.
Volume 2 focuses more on Koyuki as opposed to volume 1’s focus on Amano. Koyuki has a lot of feelings, most of them all jumbled up. Her quiet nature and the newness of all of her feelings makes her go quiet and stew in silence with her questions and emotions. However, this doesn’t go on for long, as Koyuki has a much need ‘please learn to use your words’ conversation.
This is something this series excels in. Situations that might be commonly used in the genre are used extremely realistically. Koyuki truly feels like a shy teenager learning how to communicate properly and voice her worries and opinions. Events never drag on too long, with characters learning lessons and moving forward, albeit slowly. After all, this is a slow burn romance. Time is taken to linger in the sweetness of a new romance.
Koyuki’s father is also in this volume and features rather prominently. Again, this is a strength of the series, with parents being involved in their children’s lives, sometimes meddling a little too much and sometimes giving the push needed for their kids to move forward. Koyuki’s father is truly Best Dad (lovingly dubbed by my housemate who was reading over my shoulder). Amano’s father also appears in later chapters for the first time.
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Vol. 2 by Makoto Hagino is a truly sweet romance featuring a f/f couple. A slow, character driven tale, it will certainly need more volumes to get to a more serious relationship between the two. But sometimes it’s the journey and not the destination. I would absolutely suggest picking up this series, especially if you need something warm and fluffy to read in trying times.
I received a copy of this manga from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This review can be originally found on the blog Looking Glass Reads.
July 19, 2024
I love the illustrations in this series. I'm really enjoying the slow burn with Konatsu and Koyuki coming to realise their feelings for one another. Going to the festival together was a nice touch and them needing to find the other when they got lost showed me how their relationship is developing. I felt like Mr. Amano was a bit over the top and dramatic but he made good comic relief for a page or two.
April 30, 2025
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學姊你這樣不行!!
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August 12, 2021Shout out to Nemo and Dori on the cover woo
This volume was really cute. I like Kaede as a side character because she's nice and straightforward and gives good advice. Can't wait for the answer next volume...
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This volume was really cute. I like Kaede as a side character because she's nice and straightforward and gives good advice. Can't wait for the answer next volume...
spoiler notes for me:
June 12, 2020
i ended up reading the second the volume despite thinking i wasn't going to lol
the continuation of konatsu and koyuki's story and the progress of their relationship is terribly sweet. they are still confused about what they feel for one another, but as they spend more time together outside of school and the aquarium club which brought them together, they are realizing how much they care about one another and enjoy each other's company. i especially liked the ending at the festival when koyuki found konatsu in the crowd, though i wish it hadn't ended on a cliffhanger.
i'm not a fan of the miscommunication trope in stories, however it didn't bother me too much in this volume because part of why they are struggling to communicate is because they are individually trying to figure out how they actually feel. i hope in future volumes as they come to accept the nature of their feelings for one another, they will have less miscommunications as they are able to just be honest.
the continuation of konatsu and koyuki's story and the progress of their relationship is terribly sweet. they are still confused about what they feel for one another, but as they spend more time together outside of school and the aquarium club which brought them together, they are realizing how much they care about one another and enjoy each other's company. i especially liked the ending at the festival when koyuki found konatsu in the crowd, though i wish it hadn't ended on a cliffhanger.
i'm not a fan of the miscommunication trope in stories, however it didn't bother me too much in this volume because part of why they are struggling to communicate is because they are individually trying to figure out how they actually feel. i hope in future volumes as they come to accept the nature of their feelings for one another, they will have less miscommunications as they are able to just be honest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2020
This is super cute but this volume didn't charm me as much as the first. It's mostly due to how Koyuki is written: in this volume she has trouble asking Konatsu's phone number and answering to her message in some chapters but then she acts completely naturally later in the summer festival part. Yes, the message situation gets kinda explained but the thing she feared wasn't directly related to the message, it didn't feel like well built scenario. She's super shy, so I kinda get it but that could've been written better.
But then there are many sweet moments and the girls are getting a little closer to each other. The summer festival is the highlight but I also liked how Mr Honami looks after his daughter and I especially liked what he said to Konatsu about being there for Koyuki. Kaede also brings a good kick-on-the-butt when needed because she's totally opposite of the main girls.
Cute, down-to-earth drama.
But then there are many sweet moments and the girls are getting a little closer to each other. The summer festival is the highlight but I also liked how Mr Honami looks after his daughter and I especially liked what he said to Konatsu about being there for Koyuki. Kaede also brings a good kick-on-the-butt when needed because she's totally opposite of the main girls.
Cute, down-to-earth drama.
August 16, 2023
Este segundo tomo
Los peces tropicales anhelan la nieve
es una continuación que no decae y da lo que promete.
La relación de Konatsu y Koyuki sigue avanzando, a medida que se entienden la una a la otra y se abren a esos sentimientos que están experimentando, acallando la soledad que sienten con la presencia de la otra. La amiga de clase Konatsu, Kaede, es un personaje que funciona muy bien como alivio cómico y como confidente de la misma. Además, el arte del manga es muy limpio y bonito. Sobre todo, destaco los últimos paneles del capítulo 8 que son muy emotivos.
En resumen, un buen tomo en el que se desarrollan varios aspectos de la trama. Espero con ganas leer los siguientes.
La relación de Konatsu y Koyuki sigue avanzando, a medida que se entienden la una a la otra y se abren a esos sentimientos que están experimentando, acallando la soledad que sienten con la presencia de la otra. La amiga de clase Konatsu, Kaede, es un personaje que funciona muy bien como alivio cómico y como confidente de la misma. Además, el arte del manga es muy limpio y bonito. Sobre todo, destaco los últimos paneles del capítulo 8 que son muy emotivos.
En resumen, un buen tomo en el que se desarrollan varios aspectos de la trama. Espero con ganas leer los siguientes.
August 15, 2023
Koyuki and Konatsu are very cute— both of them. It’s been a while since I’d read the last volume, so I’d forgotten what this story was like. Loneliness is a very integral part of the story, with both girls (and even other characters) feeling their own types of loneliness. I think that slowly but surely, they’re both learning to overcome their hurdles.
I really don’t have a lot to say about this volume; it didn’t have a huge amount of oomph for me, but it was still quite good. I probably shouldn’t have gone from reading Ichigo Takano’s Orange to this so soon; Ichigo Takano makes lighthearted manga seem very simple.
I really don’t have a lot to say about this volume; it didn’t have a huge amount of oomph for me, but it was still quite good. I probably shouldn’t have gone from reading Ichigo Takano’s Orange to this so soon; Ichigo Takano makes lighthearted manga seem very simple.
February 9, 2023
Not the cliffhanger! T.T
It's very cute again, although sometimes it feels like their energies don't match. Like, when Honami wants to get closer to Kontatsu, Kontasu seems distant, and same with the opposite round. Maybe that's kinda the point of the story and they'll just have to find a way to match and be on the same level.
Nevertheless, it's very cute and I love reading their progression, as well as them just doing simple life activities.
It's very cute again, although sometimes it feels like their energies don't match. Like, when Honami wants to get closer to Kontatsu, Kontasu seems distant, and same with the opposite round. Maybe that's kinda the point of the story and they'll just have to find a way to match and be on the same level.
Nevertheless, it's very cute and I love reading their progression, as well as them just doing simple life activities.
August 18, 2023
4.5/5
'A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 2' continues the lighthearted story of two girls falling for one another in high school. This volume has some wonderful moments including Konatsu and Koyuki traveling to an island to fish and going to the summer festival together. It leaves off on a cliffhanger, which I wasn't expecting. This story continues to be sweet and lighthearted, perfect when you're looking for something that will make you smile.
'A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 2' continues the lighthearted story of two girls falling for one another in high school. This volume has some wonderful moments including Konatsu and Koyuki traveling to an island to fish and going to the summer festival together. It leaves off on a cliffhanger, which I wasn't expecting. This story continues to be sweet and lighthearted, perfect when you're looking for something that will make you smile.
March 3, 2020
This was cute with some good two page spreads towards the end, but I feel like there was too much unnecessary drama. I understand this is a slow-burn romance and it's obvious Homani has some past baggage holding her back, but the fact that Kaede had to give Konatsu the "use your words" speech to clear up a whole chapters worth of misunderstandings really dragged out the story. Not only that, but Konatsu's and Homani's interactions weren't as endearing or as strong as last volumes. I hate to drop a series so quickly, but I'm just not that invested in this one. It's worth picking up to see what you think, but I'm not invested enough to continue.
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