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可愛いだけじゃない式守さん [Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san] #6
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie Vol. 6
可愛い×カッコいい=式守さん! 不幸体質な和泉くんの彼女は、同じ高校の同級生・式守さん。とっても可愛くて、優しくて、和泉くんといるときは、いつも嬉しそう。体育祭リレーの結末。ドキドキ濃密な遊園地デート。家族ぐるみのお付き合い。お楽しみ盛りだくさんで、秋も恋も深まります。そしてついに…イケメン彼女の願いが叶う!? ドキドキ&胸キュン動MAXの、尊さ1000%ラブコメ!!
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First published October 9, 2020
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March 12, 2022
Sports Day!
Has ended. With our leads no longer in training, it just might be time for a little trip to the theme park. Izumi’s luck strikes again, but just how bad could it be? Then it’s a question of who has the biggest stones and Shikimori might have forgotten something important…
Aww, they pretty much come right out and admit that the whole basis of this series is about Shikimori being in the more masculine role while Izumi is in the more traditional feminine one and it’s dang cute.
First though, we have to wrap up the sporty stuff and rest assured that this volume gets four stars immediately because of the change in Hachimitsu’s expression, which is not that far removed from her usual. And yet, the shift is so quietly well done that it shows how good the art in this story can get with its subtlety.
It’s very rare that a sports festival can offer much of anything new, but this one knocked it out of the park with its focus on strategy and teamwork and the nature of the cast and it gives everybody a moment to shine.
But who cares? Theme park date! I’m no fashion maven, but good lord is Shikimori ever dressed to kill in this segment. She’s lucky Izumi didn’t die on the spot as she is decked out like nobody’s business (and so very practical).
This is just before she goes full goth and puts on an adorable cape, mind you, but still. Izumi’s bad luck runs rampant this entire time, but there’s certainly an undercurrent to this story of how luck is what you make of it, since he comes out ahead inadvertently a couple times over.
The other nice part of said date is that rather than firmly putting the story’s foot down on ‘Shikimori = man stereotype’ and ‘Izumi = woman stereotype’, it instead illustrates how they both have their moments. Shikimori is the prince, yes, but a princess can steal a heart or two if he’s motivated (Shikimori imploding is a common theme here). That gondola scene? Oh you crazy kids.
Those are the best parts of this volume. The spa segment is pretty amusing, although it’s a bit of a retread of Shikimori and Izumi’s mom’s earlier conversation, just with Izumi’s dad this time. Seeing them bonding was fun though.
The whole studying segment that closes the book goes from bad to worse for our heroine, as Shikimori is trying to be more open-hearted like Izumi and it strains against her nature. Then there’s a fight as, well, it turns out that not everybody knows that Shikimori is seeing Izumi.
There’s an innocence and ‘love will see us through’ to this story that would melt your teeth at a distance if it didn’t have these little bumps, so I do appreciate the mangaka adding some friction. Izumi and Shikimori are basically inseparable and while that is rarely the case for first loves, it’s never a bad thing to hope one works out now and then.
The bonus story for this volume is a really cute little shopping trip for Shikimori and her brother that is fun and uplifting and, happily, nowhere near as weird as many other manga would get. They like one another and can be difficult at showing it. The end.
4 stars - not a perfect series, but the ratio of excellent and good to okay has stayed very high and hopefully will for some time. Great volume.
Has ended. With our leads no longer in training, it just might be time for a little trip to the theme park. Izumi’s luck strikes again, but just how bad could it be? Then it’s a question of who has the biggest stones and Shikimori might have forgotten something important…
Aww, they pretty much come right out and admit that the whole basis of this series is about Shikimori being in the more masculine role while Izumi is in the more traditional feminine one and it’s dang cute.
First though, we have to wrap up the sporty stuff and rest assured that this volume gets four stars immediately because of the change in Hachimitsu’s expression, which is not that far removed from her usual. And yet, the shift is so quietly well done that it shows how good the art in this story can get with its subtlety.
It’s very rare that a sports festival can offer much of anything new, but this one knocked it out of the park with its focus on strategy and teamwork and the nature of the cast and it gives everybody a moment to shine.
But who cares? Theme park date! I’m no fashion maven, but good lord is Shikimori ever dressed to kill in this segment. She’s lucky Izumi didn’t die on the spot as she is decked out like nobody’s business (and so very practical).
This is just before she goes full goth and puts on an adorable cape, mind you, but still. Izumi’s bad luck runs rampant this entire time, but there’s certainly an undercurrent to this story of how luck is what you make of it, since he comes out ahead inadvertently a couple times over.
The other nice part of said date is that rather than firmly putting the story’s foot down on ‘Shikimori = man stereotype’ and ‘Izumi = woman stereotype’, it instead illustrates how they both have their moments. Shikimori is the prince, yes, but a princess can steal a heart or two if he’s motivated (Shikimori imploding is a common theme here). That gondola scene? Oh you crazy kids.
Those are the best parts of this volume. The spa segment is pretty amusing, although it’s a bit of a retread of Shikimori and Izumi’s mom’s earlier conversation, just with Izumi’s dad this time. Seeing them bonding was fun though.
The whole studying segment that closes the book goes from bad to worse for our heroine, as Shikimori is trying to be more open-hearted like Izumi and it strains against her nature. Then there’s a fight as, well, it turns out that not everybody knows that Shikimori is seeing Izumi.
There’s an innocence and ‘love will see us through’ to this story that would melt your teeth at a distance if it didn’t have these little bumps, so I do appreciate the mangaka adding some friction. Izumi and Shikimori are basically inseparable and while that is rarely the case for first loves, it’s never a bad thing to hope one works out now and then.
The bonus story for this volume is a really cute little shopping trip for Shikimori and her brother that is fun and uplifting and, happily, nowhere near as weird as many other manga would get. They like one another and can be difficult at showing it. The end.
4 stars - not a perfect series, but the ratio of excellent and good to okay has stayed very high and hopefully will for some time. Great volume.
November 6, 2023
Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, Vol. 6 (My Kindle Review)
We get to get the second part of the relay race and then Izumi takes Shikimori out on a romantic date on the town with some bad luck interfering in it but in a pretty helpful way. Later as things between her and Izumi become more serious, she invites him and their friends to study at her house while she also plans to tell her family about her romance. A (100%/Outstanding)
We get to get the second part of the relay race and then Izumi takes Shikimori out on a romantic date on the town with some bad luck interfering in it but in a pretty helpful way. Later as things between her and Izumi become more serious, she invites him and their friends to study at her house while she also plans to tell her family about her romance. A (100%/Outstanding)
February 16, 2023
While this volume was sweet and cute and had great moments, I didn't squee nearly as much as I have in previous installments. Not sure why, maybe I just wasn't feeling it at the time, but a lot of the emotional/impactful moments didn't hit me in the feels as hard as they could have. Also, this is kind of weird thing to get hung up on, but Shikimori and Izumi have been dating for a year (I think) at this point, yet Shikimori has not managed to tell her family she's dating. First off, how do you manage to hide a relationship for an entire year? Has no one in her family questioned why she's going out so much and who she's hanging out with? Second, she said she, "couldn't find the right time to tell them," but again no one in her family asked any questions? And she seriously couldn't find any time over the course of a year to tell them? I dunno, it kind of rubbed me the wrong way. I still love her relationship with Izumi, they are still top tier #relationshipgoals.
So yeah, not as amazing or gaggingly sweet as previous volumes, but I still really enjoyed it. Curious to see how Shikimori's family reacts to meeting Izumi!
So yeah, not as amazing or gaggingly sweet as previous volumes, but I still really enjoyed it. Curious to see how Shikimori's family reacts to meeting Izumi!
June 1, 2022
WHY IS THIS SERIES SO HEARTWARMING AND PRECIOUS AND GAHHHHHH *FLAILING* There is so much sweetness I can feel my teeth rotting and I’m NOT MAD ABOUT IT.
December 17, 2024
L'air de rien, tout tranquillement, Shikimori assoit un peu plus à chaque tome sa place d'Escale à Yokohama de la comédie romantique lycéenne. Il y a le même côté doux, paisible et planant, la romance et l'humour en plus.
L'auteur ne cherche pas à révolutionner le genre. Il offre toujours des histoires et développements simples mais c'est justement ce qui me plaît. C'est leur quotidien tranquille, leurs discussions banales, leurs petits moments de tous les jours qui me séduisent.
Que ce soit au cours d'une fête du sport, lorsque l'un est malade, au cours d'un rendez-vous ou de la rencontre de parents, Shiki et Izumi sont juste adorables et touchants. Dans leur maladroite relation digne d'élèves du primaire, ils prennent leur temps, apprennent à se connaître et à s'ouvrir à l'aide et c'est trop mignon. J'adore la mise en scène toute simple de l'autrice, qui joue sur les premières fois et le côté empotés de ses héros. Cela rend les scènes très séduisantes dans leur douce naïveté. Je pense notamment à l'épisode où Izumi est malade où celui où ils vont au parc d'attraction et ne comprend rien. C'est simple, déjà vu, mais cela a une teinte particulière, rose bonbon, qui me donne du baume au coeur.
Mais je reconnais que c'est très classique. Ainsi, je suis ravie quand quelque chose dévie un peu et apporte du sel. C'est le cas avec la rencontre avec les parents d'Izumi et les échanges entre ce dernier et Shiki. Ça l'est également quand elle avoue sa peur d'annoncer leur relation à ses parents. Mais c'est aussi le cas dans les scènes vues et revues comme lorsqu'elle écrit dans son dos en classe. Ce sont tout plein de tout petits riens juste trop trop mignons et touchants.
Parfois on se plaint et on n'aime pas le trop classique. Parfois c'est justement ce qui nous fait du bien quand c'est bien écrit, avec de l'émotion et des moments qui nous touchent et nous parlent. Shikimori n'a donc rien d'extraordinaire pourtant j'adore ces héros naïfs et leur relation toute mignonne. Chaque tome est un vrai plaisir, comme celui-ci qui enchaîne les lieux communs pourtant avec talent pour nous donner le sourire aux lèvres.
Article complet : https://www.sanctuary.fr/avis/150787/
L'auteur ne cherche pas à révolutionner le genre. Il offre toujours des histoires et développements simples mais c'est justement ce qui me plaît. C'est leur quotidien tranquille, leurs discussions banales, leurs petits moments de tous les jours qui me séduisent.
Que ce soit au cours d'une fête du sport, lorsque l'un est malade, au cours d'un rendez-vous ou de la rencontre de parents, Shiki et Izumi sont juste adorables et touchants. Dans leur maladroite relation digne d'élèves du primaire, ils prennent leur temps, apprennent à se connaître et à s'ouvrir à l'aide et c'est trop mignon. J'adore la mise en scène toute simple de l'autrice, qui joue sur les premières fois et le côté empotés de ses héros. Cela rend les scènes très séduisantes dans leur douce naïveté. Je pense notamment à l'épisode où Izumi est malade où celui où ils vont au parc d'attraction et ne comprend rien. C'est simple, déjà vu, mais cela a une teinte particulière, rose bonbon, qui me donne du baume au coeur.
Mais je reconnais que c'est très classique. Ainsi, je suis ravie quand quelque chose dévie un peu et apporte du sel. C'est le cas avec la rencontre avec les parents d'Izumi et les échanges entre ce dernier et Shiki. Ça l'est également quand elle avoue sa peur d'annoncer leur relation à ses parents. Mais c'est aussi le cas dans les scènes vues et revues comme lorsqu'elle écrit dans son dos en classe. Ce sont tout plein de tout petits riens juste trop trop mignons et touchants.
Parfois on se plaint et on n'aime pas le trop classique. Parfois c'est justement ce qui nous fait du bien quand c'est bien écrit, avec de l'émotion et des moments qui nous touchent et nous parlent. Shikimori n'a donc rien d'extraordinaire pourtant j'adore ces héros naïfs et leur relation toute mignonne. Chaque tome est un vrai plaisir, comme celui-ci qui enchaîne les lieux communs pourtant avec talent pour nous donner le sourire aux lèvres.
Article complet : https://www.sanctuary.fr/avis/150787/
February 15, 2025
(English copy from my Instagram @agamundisr_Escritor / @leyendoconalice)
Hello everyone, readers🌸
Today I bring you the review of the sixth volume of "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie." That said, let's get started:
💕The delivery begins with Shikimori, who, with the baton of the relay race in hand, manages to recover two positions with fervor. However, Shu is the one who takes the victory, carrying the team’s effort to achieve the comeback. After the team’s good performance, the action comes to a halt when Izumi catches a cold, and Shikimori, along with Kamiya, provides moments of tenderness and comedy while taking care of him.
The climax is reached when Izumi proposes to take her to an amusement park, opening a range of narrative possibilities.
💕In this transitional chapter, a fun romantic situation is presented, where a change of seats causes Shikimori to awaken her partner's nerves by drawing on his back, just before the much-anticipated date at the amusement park.
Interestingly, bad luck does not show up during this visit; instead, the humor comes from the couple's personal tastes and an unexpected adjustment at the restaurant. Thus, the romantic shines in attractions like Sleeping Beauty and a boat ride that ends in darkness, culminating in her revealing declaration about being in a dream.
The hug and kiss on the cheek that Izumi gives his partner mark a turning point in their personal development.
💕In recent chapters, the plot offers two crucial moments for the couple. In the first, Shikimori strengthens her bond with his parents during a sauna; in the second, she reveals her insecurity about introducing them to her family, motivated by her desire to express her love publicly, like holding hands.
🌸Conclusion: This sixth installment wraps up the sports festival and paves the way for events that mature the relationship, including the parents in the dynamic.
Rating: 5🌸
Thank you for your time 🌸
Hello everyone, readers🌸
Today I bring you the review of the sixth volume of "Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie." That said, let's get started:
💕The delivery begins with Shikimori, who, with the baton of the relay race in hand, manages to recover two positions with fervor. However, Shu is the one who takes the victory, carrying the team’s effort to achieve the comeback. After the team’s good performance, the action comes to a halt when Izumi catches a cold, and Shikimori, along with Kamiya, provides moments of tenderness and comedy while taking care of him.
The climax is reached when Izumi proposes to take her to an amusement park, opening a range of narrative possibilities.
💕In this transitional chapter, a fun romantic situation is presented, where a change of seats causes Shikimori to awaken her partner's nerves by drawing on his back, just before the much-anticipated date at the amusement park.
Interestingly, bad luck does not show up during this visit; instead, the humor comes from the couple's personal tastes and an unexpected adjustment at the restaurant. Thus, the romantic shines in attractions like Sleeping Beauty and a boat ride that ends in darkness, culminating in her revealing declaration about being in a dream.
The hug and kiss on the cheek that Izumi gives his partner mark a turning point in their personal development.
💕In recent chapters, the plot offers two crucial moments for the couple. In the first, Shikimori strengthens her bond with his parents during a sauna; in the second, she reveals her insecurity about introducing them to her family, motivated by her desire to express her love publicly, like holding hands.
🌸Conclusion: This sixth installment wraps up the sports festival and paves the way for events that mature the relationship, including the parents in the dynamic.
Rating: 5🌸
Thank you for your time 🌸
October 16, 2021
This volume opens with the last part of the relay and some suuuuper adorable friendship After the exhilaration of the school sports day (and winning!! woo!!), we finally get another date day that has Shikimori and Izumi going to a theme park. The gondola scene was (´꒳`)♡ - not only do they share more adorable, quiet moments together, but Izumi steps up and gives her the sweetest declaration of love + a kiss on the cheek. Too wholesome!!! This is followed by a spa day with Izumi's parents and a Shikimori/Izumi's Dad bonding scene that's got hilarious macho guy energy. Up next: going to Shikimori's house and introducing Izumi to her family for the first time.
The bonus chapter here is the best one yet - we get to meet Shikimori's brother, who is SUCH A SWEETHEART!! I love their relationship and hope we get to see a lot more of it in future volumes.
The bonus chapter here is the best one yet - we get to meet Shikimori's brother, who is SUCH A SWEETHEART!! I love their relationship and hope we get to see a lot more of it in future volumes.
April 1, 2024
Un romance de secundaria verdaderamente tierno e inocente. No lo negare en ocasiones hasta resulta ser un poco empalagoso, pero eso no signifique que no lo haya disfrutado… porque si lo hice.
Los capítulos de estos mangas en particular son súper cortos, además de que la historia como tal es muy digerible y considero que son perfectos en caso de tener un bloqueo lector.
Gracias al tomo 4 me dieron muchas ganas de ir a un acuario. Verlos demostrarse afecto y saliendo a citas para conocerse más, es de las cosas que disfruto leer en verdad. Para mi es genial que los padres de Izumi se lleven bien con Shikimori eso es realmente genial además de que por primera vez conocemos al hermano mayor de Shikimori y no tienen idea de lo bien que me la pase leyendo ese capítulo.
Ahora bien uno de mis personajes favoritos sin duda es Inuzuka, me encanta su personalidad, además de que es muy divertido ver a Shikimori compitiendo con él por la atención de Izumi.
Los capítulos de estos mangas en particular son súper cortos, además de que la historia como tal es muy digerible y considero que son perfectos en caso de tener un bloqueo lector.
Gracias al tomo 4 me dieron muchas ganas de ir a un acuario. Verlos demostrarse afecto y saliendo a citas para conocerse más, es de las cosas que disfruto leer en verdad. Para mi es genial que los padres de Izumi se lleven bien con Shikimori eso es realmente genial además de que por primera vez conocemos al hermano mayor de Shikimori y no tienen idea de lo bien que me la pase leyendo ese capítulo.
Ahora bien uno de mis personajes favoritos sin duda es Inuzuka, me encanta su personalidad, además de que es muy divertido ver a Shikimori compitiendo con él por la atención de Izumi.
June 11, 2025
Oooooo the amusement park date was so cute! It was super nice to see their relationship progress finally, still it is quite crazy that they have been going out for more than a year and they still haven't had their first kiss lol.
Also what a way to end the volume, I'm so excited to see Shikimori's family and how she introduces them to Izumi. I just love seeing how the relationship advances and develops, it's the great thing about the story being about them dating instead of how they got together, you get all these super cute moments that you usually don't get from other romances, plus I just really like how this manga throws gender roles in the trash.
I have been liking it a lot this far and I'm intrigued to see how their love will continue to grow so I will definitely keep on reading!
Also what a way to end the volume, I'm so excited to see Shikimori's family and how she introduces them to Izumi. I just love seeing how the relationship advances and develops, it's the great thing about the story being about them dating instead of how they got together, you get all these super cute moments that you usually don't get from other romances, plus I just really like how this manga throws gender roles in the trash.
I have been liking it a lot this far and I'm intrigued to see how their love will continue to grow so I will definitely keep on reading!
April 30, 2022
Rating: 5/5
When do I get a perfect theme park date? When?
A satisfying conclusion to last volume’s cliffhanger and a series of cute stories with our main couple make this volume the perfect balance between larger cast stories and our main romance. It’s cute and genuine and it makes me happy in such an uncomplicated way. The series does not disappoint and, now six volumes in, I’m just eager for the next one.
When do I get a perfect theme park date? When?
A satisfying conclusion to last volume’s cliffhanger and a series of cute stories with our main couple make this volume the perfect balance between larger cast stories and our main romance. It’s cute and genuine and it makes me happy in such an uncomplicated way. The series does not disappoint and, now six volumes in, I’m just eager for the next one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 3, 2024
Sports day is over and the team won! Shikimori and Inuzuka were able to shorten the distance with the other teams and win the race. I enjoy their friendship so so much! They were so happy to win! I loved the amusement park chapters, Shikimori and Izumi are so cute, Izumi kissed Shikimori on the cheek and Shikimori was really happy about it!
We get to see Izumi mad at Shikimori because she hasn’t told her family about their relationship, let’s see how things go!
We get to see Izumi mad at Shikimori because she hasn’t told her family about their relationship, let’s see how things go!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 17, 2022
Shikimori IS a cutie! Totally!
She is such an adorable girlfriend. She's cool, all the others at school like and admire her, and she's good both with school work and athletics. This little group have grown quite close. They won the co-ed relay, and Shikimori went on a date with Mr lucky and even managed to get a kiss and was able to cuddle him in a gondola overlooking the city.
She is such an adorable girlfriend. She's cool, all the others at school like and admire her, and she's good both with school work and athletics. This little group have grown quite close. They won the co-ed relay, and Shikimori went on a date with Mr lucky and even managed to get a kiss and was able to cuddle him in a gondola overlooking the city.
February 20, 2022
Friendship 🥰
March 29, 2022
The more I read the series the more I'm truly enamored by it.
The two of shikimori and izumi are just too sweet and cute together I can't take it!
Plus that bonus chapter was just amazing!!
The two of shikimori and izumi are just too sweet and cute together I can't take it!
Plus that bonus chapter was just amazing!!
January 9, 2023
Honestly I don't have much to say I just love all the little stories and all the cute interactions it's as simple as that
September 21, 2025
Doki Doki. ❤️ These kids are perfect for each other.
December 27, 2022
The first chapter is just so wholesome and full of adorable friendship moments as they run the coed relay race! Following that story arc, there is a cute disneyland-esque date and the end reveals a secret about Shikimori!
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