スキップ・ビート! 46

スキップ・ビート! [Skip Beat!] #46

by Yoshiki Nakamura, 仲村佳樹

ついに、蓮の想い人が自分であることを告白されたキョ―コ。
想定外の答えに混乱するキョ―コが、蓮に伝えた言葉とは。
そして、閉ざされたエレベーターの中で二人が下した結論は――!?
全てが結実する46巻!

Chapters: 280-286

Genres: Manga, Romance, Contemporary, Shojo, Humor, Young Adult, Drama

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 20, 2021

About the author

Yoshiki Nakamura (仲村佳樹) is a Japanese mangaka. She was born June 17. Nakamura made her manga debut with "Yume de Auyori Suteki" in the manga magazine Hana to Yume in 1993.

Reviews

[Daniela · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been waiting eight long years for this confession

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first chapter of this volume follows directly from the previous one's dramatic ending--as one would expect!--and is quite intense. After that, gifts are exchanged between the two, and later Yashiro warns Ren about the stalker-like perceptions of Ren's fan clubs, who will notice in an instant any change in his behavior or accessories.

Then we're back to Kyoko's acrobatic training and costuming for her role as Momiji. Hooray! As much as I enjoyed the beginning of her and Ren's formal romance, I've been missing the parts of the story where she learns more about being an actress.

This volume had less than 150 pages of story in it, which was kind of disappointing, especially since the gaps between volumes have become so long. (Vol. 47 doesn't even have an English-language publishing date as of my writing this review.) No matter, I've been reading this for over fifteen years, and I'm not stopping just because it isn't on a regular schedule anymore.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

FI-NA-LLY! Love it.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Okay so while I loved the last volume, it was the ending that gave it such a high standing, I wanted SO MUCH from this volume. While I enjoyed it, I wanted more. Kyoko really doesn't get to say much about how she feels towards Ren in all the chaos of Ren's revelation. And his jealousy is getting worse. His emotions were all over the place! I expected a more over-the-top reaction from from their manager. Like, "FINALLY!" Lots more dialogue but not much really happens in this one. Like a sort-of declaration is made but is was a bit odd. Cute cute moments but the hype of the last one and the fact that it took SO MANY volumes to get to this point and THIS is all I get?! *SIGH*

2024-So much of this story is told through the images. Not that there isn't it's fair share of reading but the character expressions and reactions honestly say so much more in this one. This volume is a large step forward. Yet it is also a bit confusing and undefined while they both want to circle each other but focus on their careers. A bit maddening really. Loved the exchange of gifts but still seeing Kyoko's gift to him reminded me that eventually the truth must come out and it wont be pretty...

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's so nice to have Ren and Kyoko's relationship start to finally come together. And now they're even exchanging tokens of affection ;u; <33

...of course because Ren is who he is, it appears that they've decided to keep their relationship on the "down-low" for now, but I do wonder if it will stay that way for long...

Chapter notes below for personal reference: (potentially spoiler heavy)


Chapter 280. The elevator was having scheduled maintenance, and that’s how they ended up stuck in there? XDD
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New guy (Cedric) is pretty. It’s been so long since I last read a chapter though that I’m a little lost as to if he’s important at all 8’D

Chapter 281. Wait… so Cedric is actual royalty? :o
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Are you about to confess to Ren that you’re Bo? :|
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HE ASKED TO BE HER BOYFRIENDDDDDDDD. The JOY on my face, I swear ;u;

Chapter 282. ”No matter where I go, my heart will always be yours.”
THE FEEEEEEELS ;u; <33

Chapter 283. She gave him the thing she uses to remember Cornnnnnn ;u; It’s so sweeeeeet ;u;
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What is this, a marriage proposal? XDD


Chapter 284. A Ren superfan in the wild! Dun dun dun XD And they’ve noticed the issue about the pendant not being there. That didn’t take long at ALL.


Chapter 285. Yashiro is the real MVP of this series. He has a plan for everything and always seems to know exactly what is going on with Ren and Kyoko XD
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Who is this lady, and why is she in a graveyard? :|
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Tina? Tina who?
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WHO IS SHE TO REN/KUON?!

Chapter 286. LOL Kyoko. If anyone knows about hate and wanting to best the person you hate, it’s her. And she knows exactly how to use it against this guy (who appears to be Ren’s rival based on this? IT’S BEEN A WHILE, OKAY.)
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Momiji Kyoko has been revealed!

[CG_READS · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used to really enjoy this series but now it feels like it just keeps dragging on with lots of filler and not much action. The main leads have liked each other for so long but now even after finally confessing they're still not together! It's really disappointing. I really just want to see the main leads who I've followed and cared about for a long time have a happy ending. It's overdue!

[Anastasia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reread July 4th, 2025

Considering how long it took, I'm content. It's hard to believe anything worthy will happen any time soon (between them, I mean, not storywise).

Reread June 24th, 2021

ALMOST TEN YEARS
IT WAS WORTH IT

[Mari8Ami · Rating 5 out of 5]

finally
for me almost 3 years but for some 20 years :D

[Minnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

•The screen doesn't do the cover of this volume justice! Ren looks at Kyoko so tenderly and it's beautiful to look at in person 😭

•Kyoko and Ren still have a ways to go before they become a couple like revealing that they're Bo/Kuon

•My favorite part in this volume is when Ren learns that fangirls are scary and Yashiro continues to be awesome

•Tina and Cedric shows up briefly. I hope Kuon and Tina reconcile
Cedic is likely Kuon's racist bully

[Dasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

¡Ay! ¡Diosssss! Sigo sin creérmelo. Aunque ahí estamos, aún tenemos Skip Beat! para rato 😅
Y por fin, por fin: Momijiiiiii

¡Qué guapa! 😍😍😍
Este manga es el único que consigue devolverme a la adolescencia y siempre hace que me carcajee a gusto cuando lo leo.
Sigo con la saga...

[Sindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I AM STILL SOOOOOOO INVESTED IN THIS SERIES!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[Liliana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never disappoints

[Rin · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐

[Rhica · Rating 4 out of 5]

WHEN WILL THEY KISS?!?

[Mariko · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being rush to finish 11 books in a row because could resist the curiosity... I cant remember last time I willingly read a comic in such a speed.... Its been along time i guess... just glad that I still have that passion...

[Luana · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Io ho un obiettivo da cui non posso distrarmi. Una volta che l'avrò realizzato, potrò finalmente trovarmi al punto di partenza della mia vita. È questa l'importanza che ha quello obiettivo per me. Mi rendo conto di essere un egoista. Non mi aspettavo di scoprire che i miei sentimenti fossero ricambiati. Inizialmente avevo solo intenzione di confidarti ciò che provo. Mi sento appagato, soprattutto ora che so cosa provi per me. Pur trovandomi ad avere questa meravigliosa fortuna, io non penso di modificare granché il rapporto che abbiamo adesso. [...] Non sono certo di quando realizzerò il mio. Posso solo prometterti questo. Ovunque andremo, il mio cuore ti apparterrà per sempre."

4,5

Eh vabbè...Ren ha deciso di mettere le cose in chiaro per bene, in modo da evitare ulteriori fraintendimenti. Ovviamente, non è che, dopo questa confessione, lui e Kyoko andranno in giro mano nella mano - anche perché Yashiro gli fa notare le possibile conseguenze nel caso in cui le sue fan più accanite dovessero venirlo a sapere (con la ragazza che finirebbe in un tritacarne spaventoso) -, però ora sono entrambi consapevoli della natura dei rispettivi sentimenti. Inoltre, entrambi hanno degli obiettivi da raggiungere (quello di Ren credo abbia molto a che vedere con il suo passato) e quindi non è questo il momento di farsi distrarre e di finire nel ciclone del gossip: ma rimane comunque il fatto che, a dispetto dei rispettivi impegni e responsabilità, c'è qualcosa che li unisce. Senza dimenticare l'assoluto rifiuto da parte di Kyoko di innamorarsi ancora. O i fantasmi del passato che perseguitano Kuon. Insomma, la strada è ancora mooooolto lunga, però sono contenta che i due siano riusciti a chiarirsi una volta per tutte 😎 siccome non c'è traccia di una conclusione all'orizzonte, immagino che ci saranno altre complicazioni e drama 🙃 però questi ultimi due volumi ci hanno regalato dei momenti davvero super. E forse non abbiamo ancora finito...visto che, alla fine della fiera, è comparso anche il regalo di Ren per il white day - una roba allucinante, in pieno stile principessa, che manda in visibilio Kyoko e che dà a Kanae la conferma di cui aveva bisogno 🧐 direi che ci attende la versione Kotonami del discorsetto della migliore amica 😅

P.s.: spero che qualcuno abbia la decenza di informare Lory di questo nuovo sviluppo sentimentale, così fa partire i fuochi d'artificio!

[Online Eccentric Librarian · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This volume was a long time coming (was it already a year ago that the last volume came out?) and arriving on the heels of such a cliffhanger in the last volume, I was excited. But once again, Nakamura has escalated the relationship and then just as quickly de-escalated it and I admit that for once I am wanting more.

Story: Ren and Kyoko are trapped in the elevator and confessions finally come out. But neither are ready to move forward in a relationship. Worse, Ren's manager warns that once the Ren fansites begin to sleuth together that Ren has found a secret girl, that person who going to get a lot of hate. Are either ready for that situation?

This volume closes the elevator scene and then pretty much goes back to business as usual as Kyoko prepares for her ninja girl role. The world still believes Ren is already dating the perfect girl in Kana and Kyoko comes away oddly happy despite the situation ending as it did.

In all, there are some beautiful scenes in there of Ren giving meaningful glances and Kyoko humorously freaking out. But admittedly, it was a strange backstep from such a momentous reveal. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

[Марија · Rating 3 out of 5]

Znaš onaj osećaj kad nekoliko godina čekaš da strip koji čitaš dođe do svog vrhunca i oduševi te? Mmm ni ja ga ne znam, jer ovo nije bilo ni približno dobro koliko se gradilo sve ovo vreme. 🥱

Momenat kada moraš da se praviš da si neko drugi da bi dala savet dečku koji ti se sviđa da te zarobi u liftu i prizna ti da mu se sviđaš je tako 2006. da ja ovo ne mogu da svarim. Ne prihvatam ovaj deo.
Okej, da, slažem se sa momentom da ne mogu da budu zajedno javno jer je on previše poznat i ona verovatno ne bi mogla da se nosi sa tom slavom (a ni sa mržnjom koja će uslediti od njegovih opsednutih fanova), iako i sama pokušava da bude slavna. Ne znam zašto mi je Tejlor Svift pala na pamet i kako bi bilo da je u vezi sa nekim ko je veoma slabo poznat glumac, hmm, a da, već znamo kako je to prošlo. Definitivno je potrebno da i Kjoko ostavi svoj otisak u šoubiznisu, ali ako to znači da ćemo ovo još više da odugovlačimo, da li je vredno truda? Ne znam, baš se pitam da li želim da nastavim dalje ili da odustanem sada, pre nego što se još više naljutim. 🥺

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

La mia onesta reazione alla lettura del volume (direttamente collegata a quello precedente):

Dopo la magia in ascensore, è tempo di promesse. Lo scambio dei doni sembra quello degli anelli e le parole di Ren non lasciano dubbi! Mi spiace che i due siano costretti a "proteggersi" in questo modo dai mass media, ma la vita dello spettacolo sa essere infame, soprattutto coi fan tossici.
Finalmente, si scopre anche il regalo del White Day di Ren... meglio tardi che mai eh, Signor Takatsuki?

[Snail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of difficult to remember what’s going on after so long - who’s Cedric? This series could use some character bios at the start of each book, after 46 volumes. (Is Skip Beat one of the longest running current shojo series, or what? Not that I’m complaining!) It’s great to see Kyoko and Ren’s relationship inch towards changing. In any other series, 47 volumes to get to this point might be tedious, but I enjoy all the arcs about acting - and hope we get to see them in more detail! - so I’m along for the ride. Ellipses and all.

[Amanda [Novel Addiction] · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow, it's only taken FORTY SIX VOLUMES for them to finally admit to each other that they have feelings for one another. But don't think that this is over by any means - OH NO. Now they have to keep things a secret until Ren achieves his goal. So clearly I am stuck reading this for another 40-something volumes at least.

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was partially dreading reading this volume because I didn't know how it could stand up to the other 45 VOLUMES of this series, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the story developed in a really realistic and believable and mature way. Even though things are obviously nowhere close to being resolved, lol, the characters were so THOROUGHLY fleshed out and the foreshadowing was so carefully sprinkled in over the last few volumes that I can't wait to see the next big development that's just peeking over on the horizon.

[FER · Rating 4 out of 5]

Page! Nine! hothothothot!!!!!! Page! 40!!! Streaming!!!! Kyoko is so overstimulated, please have mercy. But what the hell was that "just kidding" to practically an emotional reversal. Whut the heeeeeeellllllll?!?!?! Honorable mention to silly Ren once he feels comfortable and more vulnerable. But again ... thats how my ship sails? Slow burn to have her cower on the floor of the elevator?

[Kristina]

Yay! They finally confessed their feelings! But now i’m curious about what his necklace actually says and who was that man with Tina? Wonder what she’s been doing all these years after Ricks’s death. Was kinda surprised to find out his name is Eric and goes by Rick.

[Petrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally

They have finally done it and confessed, but even that and the after conversation doesn't happen like normal people. They are definitely made for each other. Now new conflict enters and new characters. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[Kristin DeGarmo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m both happy and sad that Ren and Kyoko aren’t dating but at least they admitted their feelings to each other! I wonder what Moko is going to say to Ren. I hope eventually Ren and Kyoko can start dating and everyone will leave them alone.

[iva]

ch282

[Jessica]

waiting for more updates! will reread most likely after a long long long time :')

[Kurage · Rating 3 out of 5]

280 - 286

[Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

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