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Futaribeya #6
Futaribeya: A Room for Two, Volume 6
Sakurako Kawawa and Kasumi Yamabuki couldn't be more different from one another... but perhaps the saying's true that opposites attract! Having finished out their high school days as roommates and inseparable friends, Sakurako and Kasumi are ready to tackle the next big step in their lives: going to university together!
160 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2018
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December 28, 2020
The girls are still in college and life continues. Or does it? While the structure remains unchanging, maybe things are finally becoming just the tiniest bit more explicit in the lives of the two leads...
This is clearly my fault for saying that these books never change. And while that is true on a surface level, this is definitely my favourite volume of Futaribeya to date because it continues to mature ever so slightly along with its characters.
Kasumi ends up making this volume for me, which is quite the change from previous books. For all the couple-in-all-but-name that she and Sakurako have become, the l-word (not the one from Scott Pilgrim) has never been brought up.
It turns out there’s a reason why and it is as sweet a sentiment as I’ve read lately and it perfectly encapsulates Kasumi’s own attitudes along with what she really thinks about Sakurako (established again during a fun flashback to before they met). Throw in one of the most understated, yet appreciative, kisses I’ve seen - coupled with somebody’s startled reaction - and you’ve got more yuri than the last five volumes combined.
Turns out this series hasn’t actually been standing still - it’s just moving very slowly. And you know, it was worth the wait. Between all the other couples and our leads this volume is pretty syrupy, but I’m a hopeless romantic so it worked just fine for me (I should not like the fireworks chapter as much as I do, but here we are).
And it’s actually funnier than usual, minus a return of drunk Sakurako, who has too much verisimilitude by virtue of being annoying and not respecting boundaries while inebriated.
Still, there’s a pretty ribald joke about clarinet players that made me laugh (go figure Moka handles that one), plus a rather hilarious visit to a cat cafe that shows our author REALLY likes cats. Lots of little zingers float by in the other strips as well. It’s definitely above average for what’s come before.
3.5 stars and, yes, a standout moment or two, particularly when discussing defining relationships (and if they need to BE defined) means we’re going to give this one four stars. If this is the best this series ever gets, I’d be fine with that.
This is clearly my fault for saying that these books never change. And while that is true on a surface level, this is definitely my favourite volume of Futaribeya to date because it continues to mature ever so slightly along with its characters.
Kasumi ends up making this volume for me, which is quite the change from previous books. For all the couple-in-all-but-name that she and Sakurako have become, the l-word (not the one from Scott Pilgrim) has never been brought up.
It turns out there’s a reason why and it is as sweet a sentiment as I’ve read lately and it perfectly encapsulates Kasumi’s own attitudes along with what she really thinks about Sakurako (established again during a fun flashback to before they met). Throw in one of the most understated, yet appreciative, kisses I’ve seen - coupled with somebody’s startled reaction - and you’ve got more yuri than the last five volumes combined.
Turns out this series hasn’t actually been standing still - it’s just moving very slowly. And you know, it was worth the wait. Between all the other couples and our leads this volume is pretty syrupy, but I’m a hopeless romantic so it worked just fine for me (I should not like the fireworks chapter as much as I do, but here we are).
And it’s actually funnier than usual, minus a return of drunk Sakurako, who has too much verisimilitude by virtue of being annoying and not respecting boundaries while inebriated.
Still, there’s a pretty ribald joke about clarinet players that made me laugh (go figure Moka handles that one), plus a rather hilarious visit to a cat cafe that shows our author REALLY likes cats. Lots of little zingers float by in the other strips as well. It’s definitely above average for what’s come before.
3.5 stars and, yes, a standout moment or two, particularly when discussing defining relationships (and if they need to BE defined) means we’re going to give this one four stars. If this is the best this series ever gets, I’d be fine with that.
November 23, 2019
I haven't read the previous volumes of this manga, but it's pretty easy to pick up on what's going on. You have two college roommates who have known each other and been roommates since high school, with plenty of hints that their feelings for each other are stronger than friendship. It's presented very sweetly, and it gives you all the cute young love feels, they're really an adorable couple! The book is filled with short slice-of-life stories, highlighting the girls' lives together- going to school, work, out with friends, dealing with everyday stuff like cooking and housework, and settling into becoming an adult. The artwork is luminescent; it just glows with youthful aspirations!
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March 11, 2024
4 stars. Freakin’ FINALLY we’re getting somewhere with Sakurako and Kasumi’s relationship status. It’s a lot more clear now and they are together but they have no labels on their relationship. This volume was fun and I love that we got another side ship confirmed as well. This series is up and down for me but this volume gave me what I wanted.
April 28, 2025
Thankfully, this is my last volume. Somebody likes this, but not me. Each chapter seems to include two anecdotes; that make for approximately 40 anecdotes per volume. A lot are repetitive; Kasumi eats a lot; Sakurako works a lot.
I'm delighted to be able to move on to something different.
I'm delighted to be able to move on to something different.
January 4, 2020
I didn’t really care for the story or the characters. I don’t feel like I missed anything by not reading other volumes nor is there any reason to do so.
February 1, 2023
4.5/5
omg not them making life plans together aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
omg not them making life plans together aaaaaaaaaaaaaa
September 3, 2023
Super Cute
This volume was really cute too. I loved it. I can't wait to read more. These girls are adorable. I love them.
This volume was really cute too. I loved it. I can't wait to read more. These girls are adorable. I love them.
October 20, 2021
I am now really liking this series, its took a while for me to get to this point but i am now really happy with carrying it on!
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