Kazuya Kinoshita, 20 ans, étudiant, vient de se faire larguer. Un déboire de plus dans la vie de ce garçon maladroit et malchanceux. Désespéré, il installe l’application Diamond, qui permet de faire appel aux services d’une petite amie de location. C’est la belle et inaccessible Chizuru Mizuhara qui se présente à leur premier rendez- vous... et si cette rencontre changeait la donne pour Kazuya ?
Dammit, I hate how much I enjoyed this volume. This series is a rollercoaster of quality do to the paper thin plot and repetitive dramatic conflicts, but damn when this series gets emotional it is AMAZING. I loved seeing Chizuru perform and while there could have been more build up to the play's conclusion, it still hit pretty hard. I really liked seeing Kazuya be so supportive of her and try to bolster her confidence; when he's at his best he's a pretty solid guy. I just wish he could get his shit together, be less impulsive, and at least try to solve his fucking problems.
It does bother me that Kazuya actually asked Ruka for permission to continue dating Chizuru, but considering how dysfunctional both Kazuya and their relationship are, I can't say I was surprised. And once again, Ruka proves that despite being younger, reckless, and bratty, she's leagues more mature than Kazuya. I also loved seeing more of Chizuru's grandmother and getting to learn more about Chizuru through her. Seriously, the grandparents in this series are the best and I absolutely adore them.
That's all I've got, but I did really enjoy this volume. I would say that I'm hoping the series maintains this quality, but clearly that's not gonna happen. But I'm still looking forward to more and hope that Kazuya grows up a little.
Oh Kazuya... I don't even know where to begin! I really did enjoy this volume, it was a bit of a slower paced one but, it had a lot of good Kazuya and Chizuru moments. Didn't think it was possible for Kazuya to fall more in love but after watching her act, he definitely did! Which is so cute! I know that man struggles in all aspects of life but it was nice to see him be there for Chizuru (for once and not just when saving her life lol). And I feel like in this volume we got to learn more about Chizuru, which was so nice because I do want to learn all about my girl! Also! That bonus side story of Sumi just warmed my heart! I love her as well! I'm not sure I am a fan of Kazuyas parents... like every interaction we get of them makes me dislike them more and more... and the one with his Dad in this volume was no different. They just aren't good parents so, I'm glad he has his Grandmother, though sometimes she can be a bit much haha. I'm also not 100% sure how I feel about Ruka... but I'll write about that another time. Anywho! My favorite part of this whole volume was all the little moments we had with Kazuya and Chizuru, where they were starting to open up to eachother and start a bit of friendship... and the last few chapters with Chizurus Grandma! Ah melted my heart!
I’d read an entire series that’s just Mizuhara trying to get into the acting business. I also appreciated the relative lack of fan service for a chunk of it.
It’s a guilty pleasure but it really hits that teenaged boy fantasy sweet spot that makes me feel nostalgic for when I was day dreaming of how I’d wind up with my crushes when I was a lot younger. The sort of insane, convoluted things this series prides itself in. I think the strong character writing and art helps a lot too. I just want these dumb kids to get together, and I’m… worried that this is going to get maddening with how much more of it there is.
We got a lot more of a decent Kazuya this time. One who actually wants to help Chizuru, and not just be a pervert all the time. I mean, don't get me wrong, he's still a MASSIVE pervert, and he runs a sweet moment by checking out her knockers, but it's still the words he says this time to push her forward is nice.
I will say the ending was sweet, and I'm liking where it's going with Chizuru, but I'm sure kazuya will fuck it up somehow. But watching him go to the batting cages was really fun.
Things continue to grow between Kazuya and Chizuru.
He's finally done it. He's confessed his love for Chizuru to her gramma. Now, he has to figure out what to do about his "real" gf and also Mami, and let's not forget shy little Sumi. Kazuya needs to do some serious thinking. If he is going to promise Chizuru's gramma he will take care of Chizuru, then he needs to devote himself to her completely and wholly.
After a year, you would think these two would be closer… able to fully communicate… Kazuya is too insecure and Chizuru is too hardheaded… Time is flying by but not much is happening (and yea I know that they STILL won’t be together by vol 20…ugh) but part of me loves these characters and the art so much that I’m willing to be tortured!!!!! lol
Pretty much the same old same old in terms of there relationships, even if they personally have changed.
Yet I'm still liking this series, like I'm usually one to get annoyed when there isn't much signs of development but the emotional scene's really make up for it in my eyes, I do really want to see some developments for them but as it stands I'm still enjoying the way it's going.
"Nobody's perfect out there. We lose our way...we make mistakes. We realize how weak and fragile we are, we fall to our knees...but every time, we stand back up, striving for happiness. That's what all of us call life."
Mizuhara shows her skills as a brilliant actress. Kazuya becomes aware of his own feelings. But as usual, to get through the story, they continue with half-truths. Chizuru also feels something. She appreciates Kazuya for who he is.