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地球のおわりは恋のはじまり [Chikyuu no Owari wa Koi no Hajimari] #2
Too bad, I'm in love! T02
Mahiru Yanase a toujours été comparée négativement à Mayo, sa jumelle. De caractère très négatif, elle est persuadée que quand quelque chose de bien lui arrive, un désastre suit aussitôt. Mais voilà que juste après la rentrée, un beau garçon de sa classe, Aoi, lui fait une déclaration… ! Tout en se demandant pourquoi il l'a choisie, Mahiru ne peut s'empêcher de penser à lui. Elle se sent de plus en plus attirée, mais elle manque totalement de confiance en elle. C'est alors qu'Aoi lui dit qu'ils se sont déjà rencontrés auparavant et que c'est bien elle qu'il aime. Puis ils s'embrassent !
184 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published September 13, 2016
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July 26, 2018That volume was so cute it gave me cavities bzkavakqbqha. I love how they're not rushing anything and making the love story progress naturally. I hope Mahiru gains more confidence in herself in the future as well! Moriya is a very interesting character. I hope she gets her own spin-off series one day.
February 16, 2019
Really really love this manga. The progress of the story is just great. The art is perfect and the characters simple and yet interesting.
July 5, 2025
Not quite as enjoyable as the first volume despite the protagonist and the love interest officially becoming a couple. The protagonist’s personality changes a lot due to starting a relationship and she slips into an irritating habit of self-doubt and self-consciousness, all traits that she didn’t have previously which I appreciated in vol 1.
Previously it seemed the protagonist didn’t care about bad things or people treating her badly because that was her crutch and her way of thinking meant that she expected bad things to happen but it didn’t get her down. However, in this vol the love interest suggests they can get through bad things together and make them good and it threw her whole thinking off the-kilter. It was interesting in terms of relationship progression, but it also meant the protagonist lost her unique perspective and became like every other self-doubting girlfriend in shojo manga.
Previously it seemed the protagonist didn’t care about bad things or people treating her badly because that was her crutch and her way of thinking meant that she expected bad things to happen but it didn’t get her down. However, in this vol the love interest suggests they can get through bad things together and make them good and it threw her whole thinking off the-kilter. It was interesting in terms of relationship progression, but it also meant the protagonist lost her unique perspective and became like every other self-doubting girlfriend in shojo manga.
January 17, 2023
Gah, this volume was even cuter than the first!
I admire how Mahiru is slowly but surely stepping out of her comfort zone and how she is genuinely hoping for GOOD things and not just being a "creep" as some people call her when they say something bad to her. Like girl, you deserve to be in this relationship so have some self-confidence!
I continue to really like Satomi! I don't think his character growth is as strong as Mahiru's has been, but he's a nice character, and just really like him. <3
Definitely wanting to keep reading! So thankful Azuki has almost the entire series on their website so I could keep reading! Thank you Azuki!!
I admire how Mahiru is slowly but surely stepping out of her comfort zone and how she is genuinely hoping for GOOD things and not just being a "creep" as some people call her when they say something bad to her. Like girl, you deserve to be in this relationship so have some self-confidence!
I continue to really like Satomi! I don't think his character growth is as strong as Mahiru's has been, but he's a nice character, and just really like him. <3
Definitely wanting to keep reading! So thankful Azuki has almost the entire series on their website so I could keep reading! Thank you Azuki!!
November 17, 2023
November 2023
Kindle edition
KU manga
Ginga! Mahiru is slowly overcoming her issues, accepting Aoi as her boyfriend. Something is going on with the sister and her boyfriend. I'm guessing pregnancy. Ginga is the strange friend that seems ride or die, and supportive of their relationship. He's my fave character. Clueless teacher hugging a student with a crush. A little gutted about the kid crying. Curious where this one is going next. The drama is there but everything is still adorable. I liked that Aoi's calm finally cracked when Mahiru said yes.
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KU manga
Ginga! Mahiru is slowly overcoming her issues, accepting Aoi as her boyfriend. Something is going on with the sister and her boyfriend. I'm guessing pregnancy. Ginga is the strange friend that seems ride or die, and supportive of their relationship. He's my fave character. Clueless teacher hugging a student with a crush. A little gutted about the kid crying. Curious where this one is going next. The drama is there but everything is still adorable. I liked that Aoi's calm finally cracked when Mahiru said yes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 9, 2019
So cute! I will definitely read the next one! 4 stars. I love the romance!
September 10, 2020
This manga is better than I expected! I like that although the characters are over the top, the things they say are remarkably true and poignant. Maybe it’s not just the translator’s voice I’m hearing in the script, but the author’s as well, after all. For example, the fact that characters actually talk to each other and resolve issues, or attempt to move forward together. In a genre that can have a single easily avoidable misunderstanding span multiple volumes, characters communicating feels earth-shattering!
And the line where Mayoi tells Mahiru something like, “I haven’t done anything for you to be grateful for”—it’s absolutely true. Mayoi has been pretty awful to Mahiru in almost every interaction we’ve seen. But she’s aware of it, and is honest, as well as not taking advantage of Mahiru. And Ginga feels like a bully, always on the verge of threatening Mayoi... but he’s also really open and clear about why he wants to protect his friend. So. I’m looking forward to volume three! (These volumes are crazy short? But I don’t mind!)
And the line where Mayoi tells Mahiru something like, “I haven’t done anything for you to be grateful for”—it’s absolutely true. Mayoi has been pretty awful to Mahiru in almost every interaction we’ve seen. But she’s aware of it, and is honest, as well as not taking advantage of Mahiru. And Ginga feels like a bully, always on the verge of threatening Mayoi... but he’s also really open and clear about why he wants to protect his friend. So. I’m looking forward to volume three! (These volumes are crazy short? But I don’t mind!)
November 3, 2019
4.5 stars of cuteness
July 28, 2024
3.5 The series is ramping up the romance bot to it is just alright and it’s not what I’m here for. It's neat to see how Mahiru's lack of self confidence even downplays the weight of her actions such as she blows off the impact she had on Aoi in the past as something just anyone would do and as such not important. It's also great to see her slowly unfold and feel awkward as she slowly wants to change her mindset. That can be a jarring and difficult thing and Taamo handles it with understanding and empathy that I think is what makes Mahiru's deal and growth enjoyable to read.
We also get Mahiru and Aoi’s first date here. It was a fun date to read with a neat addition in Aoi’s little brother which gives us a fun glimpse into his life more. In regards to their romance it’s alright. It’s not a terrible couple but I’m not feeling any intense sparks. I’m more here for Mahiru as a character and her growth than her relationship to Aoi. Similarly I enjoy Aoi more as a character and his role as big brother that’s taken on the parent role as well as his role in helping Mahiru grow than their relationship.
I am looking forward to the next volume as it seems Aoi will meet Mahiru’s sister and we get to learn about Aoi’s background. I’m also glad that by the end of this volume Mahiru seems to be accepting positive things instead of dreading the other shoe to drop. She still does but she’s accepting positive things that come her way now.
I didn't want to comment on the at in volume 1 since the library Hoopla version had poor resolution. This one I got through Kindle and has a resolution that properly shows the art much more. Its very similar to Atsumori-kun which was the work prior to this which makes sense. The backgrounds are strong. She highlights hair often with this smoky soft blush that I adore. At certain big emotional moments the art changes to have no black tones and just shades of light greys that pop well.
I also adore her range in eyes. The rich girl has that scribbly look like her super early work and it works well. boys have these flatter eyes that work well as Ginga and Aoi are much more upfront than Mahiru whose eyes are much more multi-toned with almost a marble-like globe deal to show highlights and spots where light refract and gives her a much more softer look and almost as if shes always a little bit not there but inward fittingly so. Screentones are used to render realism more (which Taamo also excels at as things are detailed and easy to read without looking overly detailed, out of place, or muddled) than the shojo highlights. Don't get wrong the shojo highlights are there as well but they're subtle and softer.
We also get Mahiru and Aoi’s first date here. It was a fun date to read with a neat addition in Aoi’s little brother which gives us a fun glimpse into his life more. In regards to their romance it’s alright. It’s not a terrible couple but I’m not feeling any intense sparks. I’m more here for Mahiru as a character and her growth than her relationship to Aoi. Similarly I enjoy Aoi more as a character and his role as big brother that’s taken on the parent role as well as his role in helping Mahiru grow than their relationship.
I am looking forward to the next volume as it seems Aoi will meet Mahiru’s sister and we get to learn about Aoi’s background. I’m also glad that by the end of this volume Mahiru seems to be accepting positive things instead of dreading the other shoe to drop. She still does but she’s accepting positive things that come her way now.
I didn't want to comment on the at in volume 1 since the library Hoopla version had poor resolution. This one I got through Kindle and has a resolution that properly shows the art much more. Its very similar to Atsumori-kun which was the work prior to this which makes sense. The backgrounds are strong. She highlights hair often with this smoky soft blush that I adore. At certain big emotional moments the art changes to have no black tones and just shades of light greys that pop well.
I also adore her range in eyes. The rich girl has that scribbly look like her super early work and it works well. boys have these flatter eyes that work well as Ginga and Aoi are much more upfront than Mahiru whose eyes are much more multi-toned with almost a marble-like globe deal to show highlights and spots where light refract and gives her a much more softer look and almost as if shes always a little bit not there but inward fittingly so. Screentones are used to render realism more (which Taamo also excels at as things are detailed and easy to read without looking overly detailed, out of place, or muddled) than the shojo highlights. Don't get wrong the shojo highlights are there as well but they're subtle and softer.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 1, 2020
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J’avais lu ce premier tome il y a déjà quelques mois, il était vraiment temps que j’achète et que je lise la suite. Surtout que c’était un coup de cœur et c’est également le cas pour ceux deuxième tome ! J’adore les personnages et l’histoire. C’est mignon, léger et sans prise de tête.
Nous avions laissé Aoi et Mahiru lors de leur premier baiser. Mahiru était surprise, car elle ne s’y attendait pas. En même temps, elle était persuadée depuis le début qu’Aoi se trompait en lui disant qu’elle l’aimait. Elle pensait qu’il la confondait avec sa sœur jumelle, qu’elle considère meilleure qu’elle.
Pourtant, elle est bien obligée de se rendre à l’évidence. Il est vraiment amoureux d’elle. Il lui a d’ailleurs avoué à la fin du dernier tome qu’ils s’étaient déjà rencontré dans le passé et que c’est depuis ce moment qu’il est amoureux d’elle.
Ce qui est d’autant plus touchant, c’est que nous allons faire un saut dans le temps et ne retrouver lors de cette fameuse rencontre. Quand les deux n’étaient qu’en primaire. Nous allons voir et surtout comprendre pourquoi, depuis ce jour, Aoi n’a pu oublier Mahiru.
Ce deuxième tome était meilleur que le premier !!!! J’adore la légèreté et l’émotion qui se dégage de ce manga. De plus, j’ai apprécié en savoir un peu plus sur le personnage d’Aoi, comprendre ce qui le rend amoureux de Mahiru. J’ai également apprécié voir que Mahiru fait des efforts pour battre cette peur qu’elle a d’être heureuse. D’aller à l’encontre de cette petite voix dans sa tête, qui lui dit que si quelque chose de bien lui arrive, alors un malheur arrivera également.
En bref, ce deuxième nous en apprend un peu plus sur Aoi. Mahiru, elle évolue doucement et c’est appréciable à voir. Le manga en général est pleins d’émotions et de douce, ce qui le rend sans prise de tête et très agréable à lire. Un shojo adorable comme tout. Il me tarde de lire la suite !
J’avais lu ce premier tome il y a déjà quelques mois, il était vraiment temps que j’achète et que je lise la suite. Surtout que c’était un coup de cœur et c’est également le cas pour ceux deuxième tome ! J’adore les personnages et l’histoire. C’est mignon, léger et sans prise de tête.
Nous avions laissé Aoi et Mahiru lors de leur premier baiser. Mahiru était surprise, car elle ne s’y attendait pas. En même temps, elle était persuadée depuis le début qu’Aoi se trompait en lui disant qu’elle l’aimait. Elle pensait qu’il la confondait avec sa sœur jumelle, qu’elle considère meilleure qu’elle.
Pourtant, elle est bien obligée de se rendre à l’évidence. Il est vraiment amoureux d’elle. Il lui a d’ailleurs avoué à la fin du dernier tome qu’ils s’étaient déjà rencontré dans le passé et que c’est depuis ce moment qu’il est amoureux d’elle.
Ce qui est d’autant plus touchant, c’est que nous allons faire un saut dans le temps et ne retrouver lors de cette fameuse rencontre. Quand les deux n’étaient qu’en primaire. Nous allons voir et surtout comprendre pourquoi, depuis ce jour, Aoi n’a pu oublier Mahiru.
Ce deuxième tome était meilleur que le premier !!!! J’adore la légèreté et l’émotion qui se dégage de ce manga. De plus, j’ai apprécié en savoir un peu plus sur le personnage d’Aoi, comprendre ce qui le rend amoureux de Mahiru. J’ai également apprécié voir que Mahiru fait des efforts pour battre cette peur qu’elle a d’être heureuse. D’aller à l’encontre de cette petite voix dans sa tête, qui lui dit que si quelque chose de bien lui arrive, alors un malheur arrivera également.
En bref, ce deuxième nous en apprend un peu plus sur Aoi. Mahiru, elle évolue doucement et c’est appréciable à voir. Le manga en général est pleins d’émotions et de douce, ce qui le rend sans prise de tête et très agréable à lire. Un shojo adorable comme tout. Il me tarde de lire la suite !
April 8, 2022
I'm loving this series so far! Definitely a cute light-hearted story of a girl full of anxiety trying to make it through life and fight her fears.
We continue RIGHT where we left off! Which I actually appreciate, since we get to see the reactions of what happened at the end of the first volume.
Here, we dabble a little more into the characters' lives, and learn a little more as the pace of the story takes us slowly through the budding relationships of these characters. I like that things aren't rushed, that the story does give us time to process things and grow in curiosity, where we learn a little more, but still not enough. (Gotta keep reading to find out, haha!)
The communication between characters is great, especially from our lead! So often in stories, I see feelings or thoughts being kept secret, but I love love how open and brave our girl Mahiru is for explaining herself and where's she at, despite the massive anxiety. And I also loved how, not only were her feelings and worries acknowledged and respected by Aoi, the male lead, but he expresses his own anxieties as well!
Once again, I love how it ends! So cute! The growth!
I definitely have lots of questions and things I'm curious about, so I'm looking forward to reading the next volume!
For Japanese Learners: I talk more about that in my review of the first book here. As this is a series, things will be consistent. tl;dr Easiest manga I've read yet!
We continue RIGHT where we left off! Which I actually appreciate, since we get to see the reactions of what happened at the end of the first volume.
Here, we dabble a little more into the characters' lives, and learn a little more as the pace of the story takes us slowly through the budding relationships of these characters. I like that things aren't rushed, that the story does give us time to process things and grow in curiosity, where we learn a little more, but still not enough. (Gotta keep reading to find out, haha!)
The communication between characters is great, especially from our lead! So often in stories, I see feelings or thoughts being kept secret, but I love love how open and brave our girl Mahiru is for explaining herself and where's she at, despite the massive anxiety. And I also loved how, not only were her feelings and worries acknowledged and respected by Aoi, the male lead, but he expresses his own anxieties as well!
Once again, I love how it ends! So cute! The growth!
I definitely have lots of questions and things I'm curious about, so I'm looking forward to reading the next volume!
For Japanese Learners: I talk more about that in my review of the first book here. As this is a series, things will be consistent. tl;dr Easiest manga I've read yet!
December 15, 2021
Getting closer together
Awww Mahiro is really trying her best to get out of her comfort zone all for Aoi’s sake. Their first date was so cute! I actually liked that the little brother went along too. You can already tell that Aoi is super loved and adored by his younger siblings. And what about Mayo? What’s going on with her boyfriend? Hmmmn. Also, the art is so fluffy and cute, but the characters are surprisingly complex. I like that duality. Volume three here I come!!!!
Awww Mahiro is really trying her best to get out of her comfort zone all for Aoi’s sake. Their first date was so cute! I actually liked that the little brother went along too. You can already tell that Aoi is super loved and adored by his younger siblings. And what about Mayo? What’s going on with her boyfriend? Hmmmn. Also, the art is so fluffy and cute, but the characters are surprisingly complex. I like that duality. Volume three here I come!!!!
February 18, 2020
2020 Read #199
I’m trying to clear through some of my digital manga backlog, and this series is my oldest. It’s been awhile since I read volume one. Even so, I just think I’m not much a fan of Taamo’s work. This is the third series I’ve tried from Taamo, and all the manga feel the same to me. I just don’t think at this point a Taamo manga will ever be a favorite of mine.
I’m trying to clear through some of my digital manga backlog, and this series is my oldest. It’s been awhile since I read volume one. Even so, I just think I’m not much a fan of Taamo’s work. This is the third series I’ve tried from Taamo, and all the manga feel the same to me. I just don’t think at this point a Taamo manga will ever be a favorite of mine.
May 22, 2026
Ca révolutionne pas la romance school life comme on peu nous faire croire, mais ça reste super mignon !
Par contre, faut arrêté avec les 'romances' prof - élève et même si pour le moment c'est juste une élève qui crush, j'espère que ça finira par être stop.
Par contre, faut arrêté avec les 'romances' prof - élève et même si pour le moment c'est juste une élève qui crush, j'espère que ça finira par être stop.
January 23, 2018
The cuteness continues and we're getting more backstory. I'm curious to see how long this story can continue.
February 3, 2019
This volume was filled with so many adorable moments!
January 31, 2020
Le début de la relation Mao - Mahiru prend forme et c'est trop mignon.
April 9, 2020
Cute as heck
I really like this one, the girl is getting better and that's really sweet. Im so happy for her omg yay
I really like this one, the girl is getting better and that's really sweet. Im so happy for her omg yay
July 14, 2020
Toujours très mignon, quoique j’aie du mal à comprendre les superstitions de Mahiru... Le personnage d’Aoi m’intrigue et la relation de concurrence de Mahiru avec sa jumelle me parle.
August 6, 2021
Soo cute and innocent
I love the story line and how I can relate with the main characters. I can't stop reading, I gotta read what happens
I love the story line and how I can relate with the main characters. I can't stop reading, I gotta read what happens
March 31, 2022
Mahiru's anxiety is normal but I love how Aoi is persistent on showing her that he likes her. The scenes are so cute like going to the cafe near their school!
February 6, 2023
aaaaa me encantan
April 3, 2023
4 stars
June 17, 2023
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐💫 (3.5 stars)
September 16, 2023
These two are simultaneously so cute and dorky at the same time, between his fun obsession over dinosaurs and origami, and her superstitions and charm collection, we love to see it hahaha.
August 15, 2024
Ce tome est incroyable, ils sont trop mignon ensemble jeu l’ai adoré
August 14, 2025
4.5 ☆
June 20, 2026
Just realized this was an old manga, that explains the art style.
July 24, 2024
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