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今宵、君とキスの契りを [Koyoi Kimi to Kiss no Chigiri o] #3
Le Baiser du Renard, Tome 3
Iori, un esprit-renard égocentrique, se prend d'affection pour Koharu, qui a hérité du pouvoir de soigner les entités spirituelles de sa grand-mère. Son baiser impromptu serait en fait une « cérémonie de fiançailles » !? Koharu se retrouve à cohabiter avec Iori, qui a pris une forme humaine. Ensemble, ils vont vivre des aventures fantastiques, durant lesquelles leur relation va peu à peu évoluer.
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 16, 2014
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July 19, 2021
I'm sad that it's over because everything was so dang cute! Though it was a tad bit more rushed than all the other volumes in this series. I'm glad Koharu and Iori got a happy-for-now ending. I'd love a spin-off with Soji as the main character.
August 29, 2021
I don’t quite like the ending with her powers gone. Like they could quest to see how the powers could be reversed. I would want them back for sure! Ended kind of abruptly too. 4, seriously somewhat sadder than I like, stars.
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October 11, 2025
Review for complete series
A Note on Aikawa Saki
If you've read one, you've read them all.
If there's an author who I love and read despite my better judgment, it's Aikawa Saki. I absolutely adore her artwork. However, her plots and characters are virtually all the same and filled with cliches. Knowing all that, I still seem to love each and every one of her works.
Although Koharu's grandmother always claimed to see and be able to heal yokai, Koharu's parents made sure she never believed any of that nonsense. When her grandmother passes away, Koharu remembers the days of her childhood when she used to visit her grandmother. Soon she realises that maybe her grandmother's stories were true, for now, she too can see yokai and is suddenly in the company of the fox yokai Iori who promptly decides to have her as a servant to make use of her newly emerging healing powers.
One of the nicest things about The Fox's Kiss is that it's one of the more different works of Aikawa. Instead of her usual high school romance stories, this one is a fantasy steeped in Japanese mythology. Mind you, it's still set in high school, but that's not the point. The artwork is as gorgeous as usual and here Aikawa proves that she can draw more than just pretty characters; the quirky and often weird yokai are drawn excellently.
In general, Aikawa proves that she can move outside her usual formula. Although I love her romance stories, this one isn't exactly her best shot at it. While it's still a main element of the story, I think it's definitely the fantasy - and, to an extent, humour - that make this a fun read. It's a little episodic and I really enjoy Koharu as a character and how she encounters yokai of different sorts. Iori is an equally fun and loveable character - him being a fox certainly reflects in his personality.
As it is a little episodic, it's a story that could have easily gone on for a few more volumes. It doesn't exactly feel rushed or unsatisfying, but as I was enjoying the plot, I wouldn't have minded a few extra volumes. Perhaps a few extra volumes would have also helped to develop the romance a bit better. Not to say that Koharu and Iori don't make a cute couple - they do - but it would have been nicer if things had moved a bit slower.
The Fox's Kiss is a fun read if you enjoy Japanese mythology, especially if you like some romance and humour on top - not to forget the beautiful art.
October 16, 2025
Okay, the demon taking Koharu's power in this book was a little creepy looking, but I found it super sweet that the demon plans to take care of the grandson of the boy who saved her, but also is taking care of Koharu. The princess from the fox demon world is something else. She is so desperate to stay young and keep her soulmate alive that she was willing to steal Iori's body. Koharu loses her powers somewhat and isn't able to see demons, so Iori decides to stay in his human form to stay with her.
February 12, 2023
I loved this series! Super cute ending to this story! More of these please!!
August 27, 2025
Une petite trilogie de manga qui marque le paysage, ce n’est pas du tout ce à quoi je m’attendais, ce qui fait que mon avis reste globalement neutre sur cette série. L’univers qu’on nous propose est encore une fois assez bien construit, avec un monde des esprits qui vient rencontrer notre monde. Et si on n’a pas forcément une explication claire quant à ce détail, on se laisse porter facilement dans la frontière entre les deux mondes. Les dessins et les quelques descriptions viennent renforcer les détails apportés et rendre l’univers plus original et surtout plus complet que jamais. De ce fait, le lecteur se plonge dans un monde particulier, avec quelques petites touches d’originalité.
L’histoire reste quant à elle assez facile, assez attendue, mais plutôt agréable à lire. Bon, soyons honnête, l’intrigue ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard, mais elle a tout de même le mérite d’être présente et d’apporte un fil conducteur au récit. Alors certes, les actions sont assez attendues, et prévisibles, mais cela fait parfois du bien de lire des choses plus attendues et plus prévisibles. Surtout quand les actions s’enchainent aussi bien et offrent un rythme de lecture agréable, pour ne pas que le lecteur s’ennuie, mais également assez lent pour qu’il saisisse les tenants et les aboutissants de l’intrigue. De ce fait, le lecteur se dirige lentement mais surement jusqu’à la fin du texte qui saura l’étonner.
Les personnages sont également assez bien mis en scène, notamment les personnages principaux. Ce sont en effet eux qui portent le récit et qui lui permettent de se développer autant. Ainsi, leur personnalité est très travaillée. Alors certes, lorsqu’on les rencontre, on sent qu’ils sont marqués par un archétype bien précis qui reste encore une fois attendu. Mais au fil du récit, les personnages évoluent au fil des actions, des révélations et des liens qui se mettent en place entre eux, ce qui leur permet de s’éloigner de leur archétype et de surprendre un peu plus le lecteur. En outre, les relations qui se mettent en place entre les personnages est aussi un peu attendue, mais elle évolue de façon surprenante, ce qui permet de donner de la profondeur au récit.
Enfin, la plume de l’auteur est particulière. D’abord, les dessins mis en valeur restent tout de même très élégants, bien qu’il reste beaucoup dans les codes du genre. Ils restent assez agréables à découvrir et apportent un vrai plus au récit. En outre, ils permettent la mise en place d’une atmosphère géniale qui vient marquer le récit et le renforcer. C’est en effet grâce à elle que le lecteur arrive à s’immerger dans le récit et à s’imaginer facilement en train de voyager avec les autres personnages et vivre cette aventure à leurs côtés. De plus, les messages portés par le récit sont touchants et très bien amenés. Ils sortent vraiment de l’ordinaire et apportent une vraie profondeur au récit.
Une trilogie plutôt bonne.
L’histoire reste quant à elle assez facile, assez attendue, mais plutôt agréable à lire. Bon, soyons honnête, l’intrigue ne casse pas trois pattes à un canard, mais elle a tout de même le mérite d’être présente et d’apporte un fil conducteur au récit. Alors certes, les actions sont assez attendues, et prévisibles, mais cela fait parfois du bien de lire des choses plus attendues et plus prévisibles. Surtout quand les actions s’enchainent aussi bien et offrent un rythme de lecture agréable, pour ne pas que le lecteur s’ennuie, mais également assez lent pour qu’il saisisse les tenants et les aboutissants de l’intrigue. De ce fait, le lecteur se dirige lentement mais surement jusqu’à la fin du texte qui saura l’étonner.
Les personnages sont également assez bien mis en scène, notamment les personnages principaux. Ce sont en effet eux qui portent le récit et qui lui permettent de se développer autant. Ainsi, leur personnalité est très travaillée. Alors certes, lorsqu’on les rencontre, on sent qu’ils sont marqués par un archétype bien précis qui reste encore une fois attendu. Mais au fil du récit, les personnages évoluent au fil des actions, des révélations et des liens qui se mettent en place entre eux, ce qui leur permet de s’éloigner de leur archétype et de surprendre un peu plus le lecteur. En outre, les relations qui se mettent en place entre les personnages est aussi un peu attendue, mais elle évolue de façon surprenante, ce qui permet de donner de la profondeur au récit.
Enfin, la plume de l’auteur est particulière. D’abord, les dessins mis en valeur restent tout de même très élégants, bien qu’il reste beaucoup dans les codes du genre. Ils restent assez agréables à découvrir et apportent un vrai plus au récit. En outre, ils permettent la mise en place d’une atmosphère géniale qui vient marquer le récit et le renforcer. C’est en effet grâce à elle que le lecteur arrive à s’immerger dans le récit et à s’imaginer facilement en train de voyager avec les autres personnages et vivre cette aventure à leurs côtés. De plus, les messages portés par le récit sont touchants et très bien amenés. Ils sortent vraiment de l’ordinaire et apportent une vraie profondeur au récit.
Une trilogie plutôt bonne.
February 14, 2026
Note réelle 4.5/5.
Dernier tome de la série. Mon ressenti reste le même. Une bonne histoire fantastique, mais qui aurait mérité plus de développement pour les personnages et leur histoire respective. Le dernier récit qui clôture cette aventure et met un point final à la relation de Koharu et Iori semble un peu sortir de nulle part, d'où mon impression de manque de détails. Est-ce à cause du changement d'éditeur de la mangaka ? Et donc, il fallait faire une série courte... On ne le saura pas.
Toutefois, cela ne m'a pas gâché mon plaisir de lecture. Cela change un peu de ses autres œuvres contemporaines. Iori est quand même un poil casse-pieds niveau caractère. On ne voit que peu Onitsuka, le métis démon humain, c'est dommage, il apporte un peu d'humour en taquinant Iori.
En conclusion, j'ai apprécié ma lecture de cette trilogie. Je cherchais quelque chose pour me détendre et sans prise de tête, c'était parfait. Je ne dis pas encore au revoir à la mangaka comme j'ai commencé la lecture de sa nouvelle série de romance lycéenne. Bref, Saki Aikawa, une valeur sûre pour moi.
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Dernier tome de la série. Mon ressenti reste le même. Une bonne histoire fantastique, mais qui aurait mérité plus de développement pour les personnages et leur histoire respective. Le dernier récit qui clôture cette aventure et met un point final à la relation de Koharu et Iori semble un peu sortir de nulle part, d'où mon impression de manque de détails. Est-ce à cause du changement d'éditeur de la mangaka ? Et donc, il fallait faire une série courte... On ne le saura pas.
Toutefois, cela ne m'a pas gâché mon plaisir de lecture. Cela change un peu de ses autres œuvres contemporaines. Iori est quand même un poil casse-pieds niveau caractère. On ne voit que peu Onitsuka, le métis démon humain, c'est dommage, il apporte un peu d'humour en taquinant Iori.
En conclusion, j'ai apprécié ma lecture de cette trilogie. Je cherchais quelque chose pour me détendre et sans prise de tête, c'était parfait. Je ne dis pas encore au revoir à la mangaka comme j'ai commencé la lecture de sa nouvelle série de romance lycéenne. Bref, Saki Aikawa, une valeur sûre pour moi.
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July 17, 2023
Sacrifices and Affirmations
After seeing the truth about Iori and her grandmother's past we see Koharu has been dealing with the confused thought that fill her head and cloud her heart. In the mean time she finds her world will change forever but when Iori is abducted and she will do what it takes to rescue him as her feelings escalate in this final volume of the series.
This series is basically about love at first site and although the trials that challenge Iori and Koharu's feelings for each other ultimately lead to the end of the series the whole series in general is very fast paced considering Koharu goes from normal girl to betrothed before the first volume is over and by the second she already had at least two demon boys interested in dating/marrying her besides her fox betrothed. Honestly i am glad they didn't add to her harem in this volume since she actually chooses whom she loves before the end.
After seeing the truth about Iori and her grandmother's past we see Koharu has been dealing with the confused thought that fill her head and cloud her heart. In the mean time she finds her world will change forever but when Iori is abducted and she will do what it takes to rescue him as her feelings escalate in this final volume of the series.
This series is basically about love at first site and although the trials that challenge Iori and Koharu's feelings for each other ultimately lead to the end of the series the whole series in general is very fast paced considering Koharu goes from normal girl to betrothed before the first volume is over and by the second she already had at least two demon boys interested in dating/marrying her besides her fox betrothed. Honestly i am glad they didn't add to her harem in this volume since she actually chooses whom she loves before the end.
April 8, 2020
Komik Fox's Kiss menceritakan tentang Koharu seorang remaja putri yang mewarisi kekuatan dari sang nenek yang mampu menyembuhkan luka siluman. Karena kekuatannya itu ia bertemu dengan seekor siluman rubah bernama Iori dan pada akhirnya mereka saling jatuh cinta.
Ngebayangin jadi Koharu sih ngeri- ngeri sedap,karena yang membutuhkan bantuannya itu bangsa-bangsa siluman dan bentuknya aneh-aneh ,biarpun ada juga yang cakep macam Iori atau pangeran tengu, dan kemunculan mereka pun bikin sport jantung, kalau gak percaya baca saja 🤭.
Komik ini dibuat menjadi 3 volume dan ceritanya sih termasuk biasa ya tapi saya suka. Artnya juga bagus dan covernya lucu-lucu . Menurut saya komik ini bagus buat bacaan ringan selama #diamdirumah .
Ngebayangin jadi Koharu sih ngeri- ngeri sedap,karena yang membutuhkan bantuannya itu bangsa-bangsa siluman dan bentuknya aneh-aneh ,biarpun ada juga yang cakep macam Iori atau pangeran tengu, dan kemunculan mereka pun bikin sport jantung, kalau gak percaya baca saja 🤭.
Komik ini dibuat menjadi 3 volume dan ceritanya sih termasuk biasa ya tapi saya suka. Artnya juga bagus dan covernya lucu-lucu . Menurut saya komik ini bagus buat bacaan ringan selama #diamdirumah .
February 2, 2020
2020 Read #128
2.5 stars
The ending was really rushed, so the emotional impact was definitely lost. This is Kamisama Kiss-lite, no question about it; even so, there were sparks where the story could have veered off the path into its own journey. It’s sad to say that this series didn’t try enough to be its own thing instead of trying to be fitting to trends of its time. If you want a tame supernatural manga, this is safe and short, but it doesn’t do much new in regards to series about Japanese creatures and folklore.
2.5 stars
The ending was really rushed, so the emotional impact was definitely lost. This is Kamisama Kiss-lite, no question about it; even so, there were sparks where the story could have veered off the path into its own journey. It’s sad to say that this series didn’t try enough to be its own thing instead of trying to be fitting to trends of its time. If you want a tame supernatural manga, this is safe and short, but it doesn’t do much new in regards to series about Japanese creatures and folklore.
March 31, 2023
I enjoyed this volume 3 manga story with all of the characters. The two main characters were Koharu and Iori.
Koharu was attacked by a demon that took her power to see demons. See want to her power back but doesn't know how. It also to something else to that was important to her. So when Iori goes missing she not sure if she can find him.
This was a fun third volume of the story. It had action and adventure throughout. It had a few giggles within.
I received a complimentary copy of the first volume and decided to read the rest of it through the KU. This is my honest unbiased opinion.
Koharu was attacked by a demon that took her power to see demons. See want to her power back but doesn't know how. It also to something else to that was important to her. So when Iori goes missing she not sure if she can find him.
This was a fun third volume of the story. It had action and adventure throughout. It had a few giggles within.
I received a complimentary copy of the first volume and decided to read the rest of it through the KU. This is my honest unbiased opinion.
December 30, 2021
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🌟 3.5 Stars 🌟
September 10, 2023
THE Fox's Kiss
I adored all 3 Fox's Kisses. They were wonderful. I loved when Koharu got her 1st kiss from Iori to the moment she loses her mark and loses Iori. It was sad that in order to save all these kids, she lost her ability to see demons. I liked all the special demons that she met along the way like Onizuka and the Snake Demon.
I enjoy reading about demons like this. A girl with special powers who can see them and help them.
All 3 volumes are MUST READS!
10/10++
I adored all 3 Fox's Kisses. They were wonderful. I loved when Koharu got her 1st kiss from Iori to the moment she loses her mark and loses Iori. It was sad that in order to save all these kids, she lost her ability to see demons. I liked all the special demons that she met along the way like Onizuka and the Snake Demon.
I enjoy reading about demons like this. A girl with special powers who can see them and help them.
All 3 volumes are MUST READS!
10/10++
March 28, 2024
I'm kind of surprised...but I really enjoyed this short, 3 volume manga series. It's nothing that's going to change my life or anything but the artwork was fabulous and the story was a fun, fantasy romp. It's definitely cheesy at parts but that was totally fine with me. I very much enjoyed this as a light easy read alongside another heavier book. Read this series for free with Comixology Unlimited.
October 9, 2025
In this final volume we explore more of how Koharu feels about the possibility of losing Iori and not being his bride. Koharu has grown found of Iori and she worries that she is just a substitute for his feelings he felt for her grandmother. When she loses her ability to see demons and Iori disappears she needs to find him and face him to save him plus tell him how she really feels. Ready or not both Koharu and Iori need to face what their future will be if they will be together or part ways.
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October 30, 2020
Okay... I have to be honest. I was a little disappointed with this one. I felt like this story should’ve ended with the second manga. I mean, were the things that happened in this manga cute ? Yes definitely, hence the 3 stars. But did I feel like they were really necessary (except for a few scenes) ? Not really.
January 6, 2021
This volume was good but at the same time the second and third volume could have gotten combined and needed more plot. However, I love the characters and need more from this. I think if you want a quick yokai romance this can work for you again I wish there was more. Because of these points, I have to give this volume a 2.5-3 out of 5 stars.
April 29, 2023
A fun read and a lovely story
I have really enjoyed every story and the amazing art work has been kept up-to-date with all characters with out guessing where each character was placed in the book,, keep up the great 👍 😀 👏 👌 😄 🙂 👍 😀 👏 👌 😄 work,!,! You are FANTASTIC,,,,, Thanks for your Wonderful work, the books gets better with each reading 📚 😀 😊 👍 ☺ 🙂 📚
I have really enjoyed every story and the amazing art work has been kept up-to-date with all characters with out guessing where each character was placed in the book,, keep up the great 👍 😀 👏 👌 😄 🙂 👍 😀 👏 👌 😄 work,!,! You are FANTASTIC,,,,, Thanks for your Wonderful work, the books gets better with each reading 📚 😀 😊 👍 ☺ 🙂 📚
April 4, 2024
The series as a whole was short and sweet, but left me wanting more. The ending was nice, but felt really rushed. The way it ends leaves a lot of questions, but I suppose some authors like that because it happens a lot more in series now than it did years ago.
Definitely a series worth a read and it’s only 3 volumes so it’s not a huge commitment.
Definitely a series worth a read and it’s only 3 volumes so it’s not a huge commitment.
July 18, 2025
Ending was super rushed and not satisfactory. Felt like the author just wanted them together but wasn’t sure how to make it meaningful. This was more just a love letter to liking fox characters in anime I think than wanting to develop actual plot. Cute ideas and could’ve gone somewhere but never really did.
August 10, 2021
Cute
This series was cute and short. I didn’t expect it to be only three volumes. Iori and Koharu are really cute together! The supernatural stuff was fun too. It reminded me a bit of Kamisama Kiss. 4 stars!
This series was cute and short. I didn’t expect it to be only three volumes. Iori and Koharu are really cute together! The supernatural stuff was fun too. It reminded me a bit of Kamisama Kiss. 4 stars!
November 14, 2021
It was okay.
I always see the cover of this manga in almost all of the manga I read and translated illegally. Apparently, it's from here haha. Anyway, that was good. It reminds me of a manga with the same genre.
I always see the cover of this manga in almost all of the manga I read and translated illegally. Apparently, it's from here haha. Anyway, that was good. It reminds me of a manga with the same genre.
October 29, 2023
Short read. Nothing too complicated. Had all the elements of a longer series in the same genre. Kind of lost a little of the character building because everything was so rushed. But overall enjoyable.
April 12, 2026
High school type love with, a demon!
I liked the flow of this story. A true manga page turner.
The love story that weaves throughout is, entertaining. I can't say more without spoilers.
Happy reading!
I liked the flow of this story. A true manga page turner.
The love story that weaves throughout is, entertaining. I can't say more without spoilers.
Happy reading!
July 14, 2018
It's over?
Aww. It was such a good story. I cant wait to see what the author comes up with next. ^-^
Aww. It was such a good story. I cant wait to see what the author comes up with next. ^-^
August 8, 2018
Wish there were more
This was a great manga.
Love the characters and style. Wish there was another volume.
I look forward to reading more by Saki Aikawa
This was a great manga.
Love the characters and style. Wish there was another volume.
I look forward to reading more by Saki Aikawa
June 21, 2019
Thos series was really cute but the ending felt rushed and I wish the series was much longer.
July 9, 2021
Delightful series!
July 18, 2021
Final Volume Sadly
Though it was a short series, it was cute and I adored it! I do wish there was at least 1 more volume.
Though it was a short series, it was cute and I adored it! I do wish there was at least 1 more volume.
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