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宝石商リチャード氏の謎鑑定 コミカライズ (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Manga) #2
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Manga) Vol. 2
JEWELS AREN’T JUST PRETTY
After helping out the impossibly elegant Englishman Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, Seigi accepts a job in Richard’s jewelry store. One day, Takatsuki, a flashy-looking host, comes in looking for something to impress his clients. Takatsuki’s eyes light on an amethyst, at which point Richard relates to him the legend behind the stone. What is the jewel’s story, and how does it affect the haughty host’s decision?
After helping out the impossibly elegant Englishman Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, Seigi accepts a job in Richard’s jewelry store. One day, Takatsuki, a flashy-looking host, comes in looking for something to impress his clients. Takatsuki’s eyes light on an amethyst, at which point Richard relates to him the legend behind the stone. What is the jewel’s story, and how does it affect the haughty host’s decision?
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Published April 12, 2022
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October 8, 2022
I'm officially obsessed with this series!!!
This volume had so much, I don't even know where to start. It seems like the first case is always lighter, only then for the second case to obliterate you. I absolutely loved the humour, I mean the department store jewellery scene - absolutely fucking incredible. Richard's flustered face is chef's kiss!
There's so many amazing discussions, on giving compliments and the value of diamonds and what they represent. The second story really made me cry - it was so tragic! I love Seigi's growth and his discussions with Richard are great. God, the part where Seigi says the tea Richard prepares is miles better than his, and then Richard replies that tea always tastes better when prepared for someone else??? And he blushes??? My heart!
Seigi's uni friends thinking he and Richard are dating was hilarious! I just love that this manga manages to evoke such a broad spectrum of emotions!
Rep: bi main character, mlm (aspec?) main character
This volume had so much, I don't even know where to start. It seems like the first case is always lighter, only then for the second case to obliterate you. I absolutely loved the humour, I mean the department store jewellery scene - absolutely fucking incredible. Richard's flustered face is chef's kiss!
There's so many amazing discussions, on giving compliments and the value of diamonds and what they represent. The second story really made me cry - it was so tragic! I love Seigi's growth and his discussions with Richard are great. God, the part where Seigi says the tea Richard prepares is miles better than his, and then Richard replies that tea always tastes better when prepared for someone else??? And he blushes??? My heart!
Seigi's uni friends thinking he and Richard are dating was hilarious! I just love that this manga manages to evoke such a broad spectrum of emotions!
Rep: bi main character, mlm (aspec?) main character
April 18, 2022
Richard is a much more sympathetic character here than in the anime adaptation, something so striking that you can expect me to keep mentioning it every time I read a new volume. His relationship with Seigi is, at this point, largely based on him being a tsundere whose socks keep getting knocked off my Seigi's astounding foot-in-mouth disease (the scene at the department store jewelry counter is excellent), and while I'm not sure if this is a romantic-like or just a developing friendship-like, watching them interact is a definite highlight of the series thus far and this volume in particular.
May 26, 2022
Oh my gosh, I loved this. It helps that the stories were new to me this time - not covered in the anime - so I was able to experience them without any real sense of comparison. But they were also just objectively lovely, interesting, heart-wrenching and wonderful stories. As much as I'd enjoyed the anime, I can really see now why fans of this series, knowing the original material, are obsessed with it.
The development of the relationship between Richard and Seigi is honestly hilarious, and makes me want to go punch pillows for a while in another room to get my feelings out, like poor Richard does after Seigi spends too much time thoughtlessly complimenting his beauty. Any lingering doubts I might've had about whether this is actually meant to be a love story were put to rest with this volume...while Seigi still spends time with Tanimoto-san and openly expresses his interest in her, the focus is entirely on his growing bond with Richard.
And poor, poor Richard. The things he has to deal with from this good-hearted, straightforward, terribly oblivious man.
Even though Seigi calls Richard a cold, aloof gemstone at one point (and later apologizes for it), it's clear that Richard is absolutely brimming with emotions he just doesn't let out into public view. He blushes easily - only around Seigi, remaining completely unruffled when other people compliment him - and shows obvious flashes of jealousy when Seigi talks about Tanimoto-san. It's funny how pouty and immature Richard can be - something Seigi would never believe, with how much he worships Richard's absolute perfection at this point.
I do hope that as they get to know each other more, Seigi learns to love Richard's flaws just as much, but he is already showing some of that throughout this volume - emphasizing that it's not just Richard's impossibly beautiful face that makes him fascinating and irresistible. Seigi values his kindness, thoughtfulness, and hard work just as much, and is already beginning to jump to his defense when people underestimate him. I just love everything about how this relationship is progressing, and I can't wait to read more.
The two overarching "cases" were great, too, and took turns that I wasn't really expecting. I love how each client has a deeply personal and entirely unique tale that links up with their gemstone. While some of the educational bits can feel a bit heavy-handed or dense, if you're trying to read quickly, this is the kind of material that rewards a careful, slow read, and I definitely took my time to indulge. I already knew some of the history around diamonds, but I loved how it was presented here - with historical context that's important to understand, but which didn't erase the emotional value that people have assigned to their rings over the years.
There's just so much to unpack in this volume, and I'll definitely spend a lot of time thinking about all of it. But I'm glad that after all the intense emotions of the diamond story, we ended on a truly hilarious note. Poor Seigi. Poor Richard. Tanimoto-san is wonderful, and along with that jewelry store employee (and me), I think she's their biggest fan at the moment.
The development of the relationship between Richard and Seigi is honestly hilarious, and makes me want to go punch pillows for a while in another room to get my feelings out, like poor Richard does after Seigi spends too much time thoughtlessly complimenting his beauty. Any lingering doubts I might've had about whether this is actually meant to be a love story were put to rest with this volume...while Seigi still spends time with Tanimoto-san and openly expresses his interest in her, the focus is entirely on his growing bond with Richard.
And poor, poor Richard. The things he has to deal with from this good-hearted, straightforward, terribly oblivious man.
Even though Seigi calls Richard a cold, aloof gemstone at one point (and later apologizes for it), it's clear that Richard is absolutely brimming with emotions he just doesn't let out into public view. He blushes easily - only around Seigi, remaining completely unruffled when other people compliment him - and shows obvious flashes of jealousy when Seigi talks about Tanimoto-san. It's funny how pouty and immature Richard can be - something Seigi would never believe, with how much he worships Richard's absolute perfection at this point.
I do hope that as they get to know each other more, Seigi learns to love Richard's flaws just as much, but he is already showing some of that throughout this volume - emphasizing that it's not just Richard's impossibly beautiful face that makes him fascinating and irresistible. Seigi values his kindness, thoughtfulness, and hard work just as much, and is already beginning to jump to his defense when people underestimate him. I just love everything about how this relationship is progressing, and I can't wait to read more.
The two overarching "cases" were great, too, and took turns that I wasn't really expecting. I love how each client has a deeply personal and entirely unique tale that links up with their gemstone. While some of the educational bits can feel a bit heavy-handed or dense, if you're trying to read quickly, this is the kind of material that rewards a careful, slow read, and I definitely took my time to indulge. I already knew some of the history around diamonds, but I loved how it was presented here - with historical context that's important to understand, but which didn't erase the emotional value that people have assigned to their rings over the years.
There's just so much to unpack in this volume, and I'll definitely spend a lot of time thinking about all of it. But I'm glad that after all the intense emotions of the diamond story, we ended on a truly hilarious note. Poor Seigi. Poor Richard. Tanimoto-san is wonderful, and along with that jewelry store employee (and me), I think she's their biggest fan at the moment.
January 6, 2023
I love how informative this series is about gemstones, and how it all ties into the clientele. And Seigi is so clueless about just how gay he is for Richard, while Richard just wants to either slap him or kiss him. Maybe both?
April 12, 2023
The cases: I find these stories super fun and interesting. I like how each client is a 'case' à la detective novel, and how it all connects to jewels. Each case features a different stone, which is quite nice, and a lot of information is given about the stone such as its history and how its mined, cut, set, etc.
Seigi & Richard: Ok, here me out. Richard is clearly jealous of Tanimoto-san, which is just perfect. Seigi is in so much denial, it's not even funny. Like, how many times are you going to call him the most beautiful creature in the world, yet still be so blind. I love them. Such a disaster couple.
Seigi & Richard: Ok, here me out. Richard is clearly jealous of Tanimoto-san, which is just perfect. Seigi is in so much denial, it's not even funny. Like, how many times are you going to call him the most beautiful creature in the world, yet still be so blind. I love them. Such a disaster couple.
August 20, 2023
I don't know how to tag this for my shelves 😆! Every time I start to read this series, I initially wonder why I'm reading it and if I should continue, but then I read it and wonder why I wondered that? And duh doy YES continue reading it! I don't know know if this is a romance or what, but I love the gem facts, I love Richard, and I love Seigi's curiosity and honesty and his blissful ignorance of reading the room when he speaks 🤣! Omg, I love laugh out loud moments in books. The second story is especially sentimental. I absolutely loved it.
June 2, 2022
This series is beautifully drawn, with charming characters, and I am learning a lot about gems and their value through the series. The sherlock like mysteries are just another bonus on top of everything!
August 17, 2022
I just love this series so much, and was so happy to see a story in this volume that wasn't really featured in the anime. Plus, one of my favorite dialogues between Richard and Seigi is in this book :)
December 16, 2022
Goodness this is going to be the slowest burn of the century!! But sign me up for it!! This chapter of manga was fun to learn about Diamonds and Amethysts!!! And the slow building of their relationship is delightful!! I seriously love Richard !!!!
March 8, 2023
Me encatanta la manera en la que están rompiendo esa barrera de trabajador y empleado para convertirse en amigos, hay algunas situaciones que se sienten incómodas todavía, pero definitivamente eso hace que la relación se sienta más marcada.
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September 23, 2022
I really love how sweet this manga is!
March 14, 2023
sksks it's seigi's world and we're all just living in it
December 29, 2022
Very good! I love the story and the characters so much. Lots of interesting gem facts and client stories.
February 26, 2024
I do really like these but they are sometimes too factual about gems and minerals. It's a bit of an information dump. I'd rather have story! I teared up a lot with Onodera-san's story.
July 20, 2023
Yet again, a brilliant volume. I'm really liking how casual but detailed the stories are, here. They're not in-your-face with romance or action, but they have a homely, comfortable feel to them that engages you throughout every page.
Each story feels complete, never lacking in depth or emotion, never rushing or failing to make an impact. I'm always sad when each story ends, because you get so much time to bond with the characters, despite the entire volume being less than 200 pages. Some books can't do that with a full 300 pages. I always get swept away in the storytelling, and the bond between Richard and Seigi.
Story 1 was about a hostess and a bartender in love trouble, while story 2 was about a man who was trying to move on from his wife's death 10 years ago, after a tragedy.
I love the diversity of the stories covered in each volume, as well as the growth and diversity of each character. The main characters grow and mature with every chapter, and their bond together is ridiculously endearing.
I can't wait to read more, in Volume 3.
Each story feels complete, never lacking in depth or emotion, never rushing or failing to make an impact. I'm always sad when each story ends, because you get so much time to bond with the characters, despite the entire volume being less than 200 pages. Some books can't do that with a full 300 pages. I always get swept away in the storytelling, and the bond between Richard and Seigi.
Story 1 was about a hostess and a bartender in love trouble, while story 2 was about a man who was trying to move on from his wife's death 10 years ago, after a tragedy.
I love the diversity of the stories covered in each volume, as well as the growth and diversity of each character. The main characters grow and mature with every chapter, and their bond together is ridiculously endearing.
I can't wait to read more, in Volume 3.
July 23, 2022
I enjoyed this volume. The 2 things I liked about it were that 1 it included stories that were not in the anime like the story of the gentleman and the burned ring. 2 Richard and Seigi spoke about complements as a form of harassments, which is something I have never seen mentioned in any other manga before (or possibly story)
This is a very prevalent topic especially here because the United States has major issues with Incels and gynophobia. One of their many comebacks is "we can't even complement women anymore" so I enjoyed seeing a manga to touches on this.
This is a very prevalent topic especially here because the United States has major issues with Incels and gynophobia. One of their many comebacks is "we can't even complement women anymore" so I enjoyed seeing a manga to touches on this.
February 12, 2023
Poor Richatd...
May 9, 2022
I know the author carefully took his time polishing Richard and Seigi meeting to perfection only for me something feels off about their uneven relationship if only Richard can share his feels a little more about his discomfort around Seigi I hope less rocky misunderstandings would happen throughout the series. If it is a beginning of a beautiful friendship or a loving relationship I hope both characters can find happiness without causing anymore misunderstandings I felt a lot of second hand embarrassment in the first two books alone.
August 8, 2023
3.25/5
In the first story a flashy, handsome host comes into the store to buy a jewel to impress his clients and to try and recruit Richard because of his good looks and charming manners. But not everything is as it seems with this client. The second story revolves around an old man wanting to turn his deceased wife's ring into a new piece for himself. Both very solid tales, Seigi continues to be a silly goose. This one had a bit too much infodump about the jewel industry for my taste.
In the first story a flashy, handsome host comes into the store to buy a jewel to impress his clients and to try and recruit Richard because of his good looks and charming manners. But not everything is as it seems with this client. The second story revolves around an old man wanting to turn his deceased wife's ring into a new piece for himself. Both very solid tales, Seigi continues to be a silly goose. This one had a bit too much infodump about the jewel industry for my taste.
December 28, 2022
CW: Grief, Death of a Loved One
This was a great continuation to this series. I wasn't too fond of the first story in this volume, involving a struggling couple and an Amithyst. However, the second story was incredibly compelling. It was about an old man trying to restore his wife's diamond engagement ring. It made me tear up. I love this series.
This was a great continuation to this series. I wasn't too fond of the first story in this volume, involving a struggling couple and an Amithyst. However, the second story was incredibly compelling. It was about an old man trying to restore his wife's diamond engagement ring. It made me tear up. I love this series.
August 9, 2023
I really love how the story is unwrapping itself. I especially like how Seigi and Richard's relationship is developing, the author did not turn them head over heels over each other after the first meeting which is simply a breath of fresh air in this type of manga.
I am looking forward to knowing what will happen in the next volume.
I am looking forward to knowing what will happen in the next volume.
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August 6, 2025
This volume is so much better than the previous one. I learned so much and felt emotional at some scenes. I even LOLed in real life at Seigi's cluelessness - it was hilarious.
It also made me want to visit a mineral show and to actually buy a pyrite.
Congrats to the author for writing a great series and for the mangaka for adapting it.
It also made me want to visit a mineral show and to actually buy a pyrite.
Congrats to the author for writing a great series and for the mangaka for adapting it.
April 30, 2022
another amazing volume!!
i love this manga so much, and i just love watching richard & seigi's relationship develop and how the two of them continue to get to know each other. (anyone reading this would honestly think it's a BL/shounen ai manga, but it's not 😅😅).
i love this manga so much, and i just love watching richard & seigi's relationship develop and how the two of them continue to get to know each other. (anyone reading this would honestly think it's a BL/shounen ai manga, but it's not 😅😅).
June 25, 2025
Is this secretly a BL? He was really going pm about Richard being beautiful. I like it the stories related to gems but they are quite heart warming. I can see this potentially getting old but for now I'm interested.
April 14, 2022
i have been waiting AGES for this, there were some moments i forgot about (coming from a fan of the novels)
April 21, 2022
This volume had a little more of the technical stuff about gemstones but what makes this still great is the chemistry the two main characters have! I can't wait to read more!
May 30, 2022
4.75/5
October 10, 2022
3.5 stars.
January 1, 2023
I love hearing of people with specialisations and listening to how much they know about a subject ❤️
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