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Usotoki Rhetoric #4

嘘解きレトリック 4 [Usotoki Rhetoric 4]

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「嘘」が聞こえる鹿乃子と、貧乏天才探偵の左右馬のコンビが繰り広げる、本格推理に、千代ちゃんの少女探偵事件簿、スペシャルショート… レトロモダン路地裏探偵活劇、盛りだくさんの第4巻!

191 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 20, 2015

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1,966 reviews305 followers
October 2, 2023
"People are incredible. When you compare the power of believing in others to my own ability to hear lies…my power is not nearly as amazing."

This continues to be such a great and fantastic series!

Though I can say that I DEFINITELY appreciated the significantly less spookiness in this volume! LOL! In fact, the opening chapter had me laughing so so so much! It was wonderful seeing Chiyo again because she is such a fun character, and because of this, that opening chapter was a joy and blast to read! The ending was perfect in how Mr. Iwai already knew what was up and there was nothing to worry about. LOL!

Also, YAY for seeing Kanji again! I really really liked the mystery in this story because of how Kanji reacted throughout the chapters. While there is definitely some detective work by our duo, it hit differently than the previous volume because Kanji really wanted the culprits to be innocent. The way he freely cried in one scene really had my heart aching. (Also the mystery/case was super well done…as always!)

I've seen a few reviews say this is a romantic story and I'm not sure if it will be one, but I did feel there were at least two VERY cute moments of them that seemed like it could lead to romance. Not sure if it will (and don't think it has to because just these two being together as friends is hilarious and awesome enough), but I did get a little giddy during those scenes. Hehehe!

Oh, I also liked having a little insight into Mr. Iwai's friendship with the police officer! Outside of the opening chapter, that was definitely one of my favorite chapters to read!

Overall, I'm still super enjoying this series! I look forward to seeing what case these two will solve next and where this story will go! Definitely recommend it if you're looking for a fun shoujo mystery!
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2,503 reviews58 followers
July 2, 2025
A collection of interesting stories ranging from hilarious to sinister. This was another great installment to the series.
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2,970 reviews15 followers
June 25, 2025
The chapter about Chiyo was too cute.
And my fav scene in this volume, had to be when Iwai got home, noticed that Kanoko went out in the rain to walk him home so he rushed back out so she could meet him. So sweet!
777 reviews2 followers
January 18, 2023
Ich liebe die Reihe, aber dieser Band war etwas öde
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2,375 reviews52 followers
November 26, 2024
3.5 stars. I'm enjoying this mystery manga. This volume has a short, single chapter mystery with a side character followed by two multi chapter mysteries that ended with the end of the volume.
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2,145 reviews36 followers
December 31, 2023
***zondag 31 december***
⭐️4.5 (rounded down) - I really liked it

This volume had a lot more stories in it, which can feel a bit more disjointed. I like that though, because it gives the opportunity to see more of the side-characters.

I also laughed out loud at some of the art. Kanoko and Iwai have such funny expressions.
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6,266 reviews329 followers
December 24, 2023
The first chapter is... kind of weird. It's an almost slapstick comedy that feels out of place for this series. Sure, there's been humor, but in smaller doses. This chapter was kind of a bore. Fortunately, it's back to the clever mysteries that have made me enjoy this series so far.
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964 reviews27 followers
April 17, 2024
3.25⭐️

This was a solid installment in the series. It started off with a silly case and slowly went on to serious cases. I am starting to think maybe Iwai also has a power (?). Not sure if it is something like Kanoko's or he just is Holmes level intelligent.
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122 reviews2 followers
November 29, 2023
4 starts because the first chapter was dumb and annoying lol
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1,684 reviews32 followers
June 20, 2024
Really enjoyed it. Love the mysteries and their daily lives. Super interesting and I can't wait for more
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1,844 reviews90 followers
September 30, 2024
This volume starts with a short story (Chapter 15) featuring Fujishima Chiyo and her ridiculously wild imagination. (3/5).

The next two chapters (Chapters 16 and 17) features a story with a focus on Mr. Hanasaki and his mysterious disappearance (4/5).

Chapter 18 is a really sweet story and slice-of-life interaction between Kanoko and Mr. Iwai (4.5/5).

In Chapters 19 and 20, Mr. Iwai and Kanoko are finally hired to solve a murder (the murder of Mr. Shirai Mineo)! (4/5)

Overall, this is a very cute a sweet series and reminds me of Detective Conan.


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October 2, 2024
I decided I don't want my whole goodreads to be filled with mangas so I'm only going to post my favourite cover or covers(if I do decide to post more). I actually was going to post the first volume with the m.c. since it was nice cover, but decided not to. Started v.1 on the 29th as well.
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6,000 reviews51 followers
August 28, 2021
Really great Romance Mystery manga, Love the compelling story and characters😻😻🧐👌❤️
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2,836 reviews88 followers
August 25, 2022
「嘘」にも色んな事情、色んな種類があるとわかる。
そして、探偵ものというよりは、「嘘」をめぐる人々の在り方を描いてる作品で、読んでいて色々考えさせられる。
登場人物達も、カリカチュアな薄っぺらい人はおらず、皆それぞれ厚みがあるキャラでいい。
あと、探偵ものは大抵警察がアホのように描かれるけど、ここではちゃんと優秀なのも好感が持てる。
やはり明治時代が舞台の話は萌える。
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48 reviews1 follower
June 5, 2025
This is getting interesting I'm enjoying the chapters that weren't adapted in the tv series. I'm also loving seeing more of Hanasaki-san and the rest of the characters and worldbuilding!
Chiyo-san letting her imagination run wild was funny 😂 I love this girl

I feel so sorry talking 3 months to finish ONE VOLUME something came over me
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