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The Case Files of Jeweler Richard #1
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 01
This highly acclaimed mystery tale about a young man teaming up with a handsome jewelry appraiser inspired a popular anime--and a manga adaptation (also from Seven Seas)!
When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom...and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones-and those who possess them.
When Seigi Nakata rescued a handsome young jewelry appraiser from a group of drunken assailants, he got more than he bargained for! The appraiser is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, a brilliant and mysterious British jewelry expert. Seigi hires him to appraise a family heirloom...and that is just the beginning. Together, they unlock the secret messages hidden in the hearts of precious stones-and those who possess them.
263 pages, Paperback
First published December 17, 2015
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April 29, 2023Did I just order a physical copy of this just because the cover art looked pretty (and maybe the premise intrigues me)?? YES, I DID!!
I am sorry but I am a complete sucker when it comes to books and cannot control myself.
I am sorry but I am a complete sucker when it comes to books and cannot control myself.
October 11, 2023
263 pages of Seigi gushing relentlessly about how unearthly beautiful his boss is
January 16, 2025
1.16.25
rereading this series because I feel like it’s strangely easy to get lost in the small details of this story and guess what??
I’m still giving it a solid 5.
Seigi is an oblivious cinnamon roll who I will defend to my dying day and Richard is the grump who refuses to let anyone in. Is that simplifying the story alot? Yes, but if you know you know lol.
Seriously this every bit a slice of life. Every chapter brings new characters and new stories and new realizations - Seigi especially grows with each interaction, realizes that the world is bigger than he thought, but he does loose that will to do good. Richard is such an enigma - we see him mark clear boundaries between himself and Seigi and we learn why later on. It makes sense for him.
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I’m giving this series a 5 because holy shit we lost so much in the anime translation. I’m not saying it wasn’t good or sweet or that it was bad, but the novels give you so much more detail, give us stories that we never saw in the anime, or that were cut down for either time or other reasons - and we get to see inside of seigis head and how he processes and experiences things and how genuinely kind he is even if he puts his foot in it sometimes. We also see more of his feelings for tanimoto and how he sees Richard. And also can I say that I love just how mesmerized seigi is by Richards beauty? Like the dude is constantly harping about his boss’ face and I love it. Also can I say I love the slow burn of seigi and Richards friendship and partnership? I feel like in the anime we never really saw how their friendship was built just that it simply was. But I feel like in the light novel we see Richard and seigi interact a lot more and in more detail, we see them fight and argue and learn from each other. Also the whole diamond ring engagement business? Richard blushing as he realizes what was happening? I DIED.
rereading this series because I feel like it’s strangely easy to get lost in the small details of this story and guess what??
I’m still giving it a solid 5.
Seigi is an oblivious cinnamon roll who I will defend to my dying day and Richard is the grump who refuses to let anyone in. Is that simplifying the story alot? Yes, but if you know you know lol.
Seriously this every bit a slice of life. Every chapter brings new characters and new stories and new realizations - Seigi especially grows with each interaction, realizes that the world is bigger than he thought, but he does loose that will to do good. Richard is such an enigma - we see him mark clear boundaries between himself and Seigi and we learn why later on. It makes sense for him.
———
I’m giving this series a 5 because holy shit we lost so much in the anime translation. I’m not saying it wasn’t good or sweet or that it was bad, but the novels give you so much more detail, give us stories that we never saw in the anime, or that were cut down for either time or other reasons - and we get to see inside of seigis head and how he processes and experiences things and how genuinely kind he is even if he puts his foot in it sometimes. We also see more of his feelings for tanimoto and how he sees Richard. And also can I say that I love just how mesmerized seigi is by Richards beauty? Like the dude is constantly harping about his boss’ face and I love it. Also can I say I love the slow burn of seigi and Richards friendship and partnership? I feel like in the anime we never really saw how their friendship was built just that it simply was. But I feel like in the light novel we see Richard and seigi interact a lot more and in more detail, we see them fight and argue and learn from each other. Also the whole diamond ring engagement business? Richard blushing as he realizes what was happening? I DIED.
January 9, 2023
Some years ago I stumbled upon this series thanks to its anime adaptation and fell in love with it.
Thanks to fan translation I read the first volume of the novels but thought I would never get the chance to read the full story, which is still ongoing in Japan. But then Seven Seas announced they were translating it and the first volume is finally out!
So, what is Jeweler Richard about?
The story starts with Seigi, a Japanese college student, who happens to save a foreign man from being attacked in the street. The mysterious man is Richard, a "devastatingly handsome" jeweler who's opening a shop in Tokyo. Seigi ends up working there as a part-timer and falls in love with him, even though he hasn't realized that yet, no matter how many times he says Richard is beautiful 😂
Joking aside, this series is brilliant. Gems are used by the author to tell the story of many different people, to talk about various topics and issues, and to teach readers many different things about jewels, of course, but most importantly about life itself.
Richard is, in fact, a citizen of the world. He has traveled everywhere, speaks innumerable languages, knows so much about each culture, and he is on a mission to make a better man out of Seigi by dismantling every prejudice, misconception or wrong behaviour he's been taught by society. Richard is polishing Seigi up like a jewel and through Seigi's journey to become a better, more thoughtful and open-minded man, we readers get a chance to reflect upon ourselves.
This series really is a gem.
PS: there's also a manga adaptation available in English in case you're interested
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Thanks to fan translation I read the first volume of the novels but thought I would never get the chance to read the full story, which is still ongoing in Japan. But then Seven Seas announced they were translating it and the first volume is finally out!
So, what is Jeweler Richard about?
The story starts with Seigi, a Japanese college student, who happens to save a foreign man from being attacked in the street. The mysterious man is Richard, a "devastatingly handsome" jeweler who's opening a shop in Tokyo. Seigi ends up working there as a part-timer and falls in love with him, even though he hasn't realized that yet, no matter how many times he says Richard is beautiful 😂
Joking aside, this series is brilliant. Gems are used by the author to tell the story of many different people, to talk about various topics and issues, and to teach readers many different things about jewels, of course, but most importantly about life itself.
Richard is, in fact, a citizen of the world. He has traveled everywhere, speaks innumerable languages, knows so much about each culture, and he is on a mission to make a better man out of Seigi by dismantling every prejudice, misconception or wrong behaviour he's been taught by society. Richard is polishing Seigi up like a jewel and through Seigi's journey to become a better, more thoughtful and open-minded man, we readers get a chance to reflect upon ourselves.
This series really is a gem.
PS: there's also a manga adaptation available in English in case you're interested
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May 15, 2020
I've recently discovered 'light novels' -- or, more correctly, the world of amateur, fan-translated light novels, powered by nothing more than love for an obscure series and free time. So that said, what I've read is an amateur, fan-translation on the internet rather than the original Japanese. But more on this below.
Like others, I found these novels by accident after first encountering the anime. A series about a gorgeous British aristocrat with a mysterious past, who moves to Tokyo to open a jewellery store and solve mysteries? Well, that doesn't sound like anything I'd go near (sarcasm, clearly). I picked the series up out of boredom more than anything else, but immediately I found it incredibly heartfelt and charming. And soothing too, in these strange times. The mysteries are very low stakes -- one case is literally about a little boy who's lost his cat. They're more about exploring human relationships than any supernatural prowess of the detective. I like these kinds of stories.
The novels themselves carry this heartfelt tone throughout. The novels contain a number of cases that didn't make it into the anime, and the pacing is slower. They feel like a bonus for anyone who wants to stay in this world a little longer. There's a simplicity to the descriptions, the choice of objects to linger over that I'm really enjoying. Honestly, I'm hooked on the atmosphere of this world -- like a warm cup of tea on a quiet Ginza morning.
These are stories about good people faced with difficult decisions. Good people, who want to be kind to others. This is a series that tells you to share your feelings, rely on friends and loved ones, and ultimately make choices you can be proud of. Like I said, the mood is utterly lovely.
It's also rare to see social equality so explicitly referenced in a work like this. Something managed less well: Richard, our very blonde, very blue eyed British aristocrat, is apparently a quarter Sri Lankan? -- that's the level of sensitivity I was expecting from a work like this. Yet, the very first case included this moment:
Be still my heart! An explicit criticism of casual 'othering'?! That was good enough to have won me over, but then it was followed by this rebuke: “Holding no prejudices is not a matter of good or bad. It is simply the basic requirement for humans to remain human.”
As for the characters, Seigi is obtuse but well-meaning. He has moments of honest sentimentality that is refreshing and charming. Richard -- to my surprise and delight -- is far more snarky in the novels than the anime. More temperamental, petty, and sarcastic. He has more bite in the novels, and I like it.
I'm really glad I stumbled upon this series.
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Okay, I promised to touch on the translation. I think we are very fortunate to have such a quality translation available. No one is a professional here, and I've read a few translations that... are just not very good. And I have a high tolerance for grammatical errors in fanworks! My preferred translator for this series, Kei, is a linguistics major who is studying to be a professional translator -- a rarity to have for a fan translation. And honesty that training shows.
I think translation is a difficult task. It's not just knowing the meaning of words, but choosing the right one for the rhythm, tone, and message of the work. It's capturing the feel of the characters and distinguishing them from one another, when you might be drawn to particular terms time and again. You need to understand both the nuances of the source language and the subtleties of the target language. Definitely more an art than science. I'm someone who frets a lot over my language use -- meeting translators is when I feel like someone else understands that sentiment, the joy in finding the perfect word to shape the perfect sentence. I really admire translators.
My enjoyment of this series would not have been the same without Kei's translations. Here's an example of what I mean. I found an alternative translation for this series today:
And Kei's translation of the same passage:
One captures the mood of this series that I love; the other, less so.
Bonus: Kei uses British spelling and terms, which I am definitely here for -- 'jewellery' even looks far nicer than the mangled 'jewelry', haha.
Like others, I found these novels by accident after first encountering the anime. A series about a gorgeous British aristocrat with a mysterious past, who moves to Tokyo to open a jewellery store and solve mysteries? Well, that doesn't sound like anything I'd go near (sarcasm, clearly). I picked the series up out of boredom more than anything else, but immediately I found it incredibly heartfelt and charming. And soothing too, in these strange times. The mysteries are very low stakes -- one case is literally about a little boy who's lost his cat. They're more about exploring human relationships than any supernatural prowess of the detective. I like these kinds of stories.
The novels themselves carry this heartfelt tone throughout. The novels contain a number of cases that didn't make it into the anime, and the pacing is slower. They feel like a bonus for anyone who wants to stay in this world a little longer. There's a simplicity to the descriptions, the choice of objects to linger over that I'm really enjoying. Honestly, I'm hooked on the atmosphere of this world -- like a warm cup of tea on a quiet Ginza morning.
These are stories about good people faced with difficult decisions. Good people, who want to be kind to others. This is a series that tells you to share your feelings, rely on friends and loved ones, and ultimately make choices you can be proud of. Like I said, the mood is utterly lovely.
It's also rare to see social equality so explicitly referenced in a work like this. Something managed less well: Richard, our very blonde, very blue eyed British aristocrat, is apparently a quarter Sri Lankan? -- that's the level of sensitivity I was expecting from a work like this. Yet, the very first case included this moment:
Be still my heart! An explicit criticism of casual 'othering'?! That was good enough to have won me over, but then it was followed by this rebuke: “Holding no prejudices is not a matter of good or bad. It is simply the basic requirement for humans to remain human.”
As for the characters, Seigi is obtuse but well-meaning. He has moments of honest sentimentality that is refreshing and charming. Richard -- to my surprise and delight -- is far more snarky in the novels than the anime. More temperamental, petty, and sarcastic. He has more bite in the novels, and I like it.
I'm really glad I stumbled upon this series.
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Okay, I promised to touch on the translation. I think we are very fortunate to have such a quality translation available. No one is a professional here, and I've read a few translations that... are just not very good. And I have a high tolerance for grammatical errors in fanworks! My preferred translator for this series, Kei, is a linguistics major who is studying to be a professional translator -- a rarity to have for a fan translation. And honesty that training shows.
I think translation is a difficult task. It's not just knowing the meaning of words, but choosing the right one for the rhythm, tone, and message of the work. It's capturing the feel of the characters and distinguishing them from one another, when you might be drawn to particular terms time and again. You need to understand both the nuances of the source language and the subtleties of the target language. Definitely more an art than science. I'm someone who frets a lot over my language use -- meeting translators is when I feel like someone else understands that sentiment, the joy in finding the perfect word to shape the perfect sentence. I really admire translators.
My enjoyment of this series would not have been the same without Kei's translations. Here's an example of what I mean. I found an alternative translation for this series today:
It was sunny in Ginza on Saturday.
A visitor came to Richard’s store without a reservation.
He was wearing wrinkleless, lustrous white pants, a light blue shirt tightly wrapped around his thick waist, and had cleanly arranged salt-and-pepper hair beneath a straw hat. He looked about sixty. When they say gentleman, they were probably talking about someone like him.
And Kei's translation of the same passage:
Saturday rolled around and Ginza’s skies remained cloudless.
Someone without a reservation came to Richard’s store.
He wore white glossy trousers, not a wrinkle in sight, and a bright blue shirt stretched out over a built torso. Underneath a straw hat was a head of neatly-arranged grey hair. He looked about sixty. This seemed like the kind of man that you would call a gentleman.
One captures the mood of this series that I love; the other, less so.
Bonus: Kei uses British spelling and terms, which I am definitely here for -- 'jewellery' even looks far nicer than the mangled 'jewelry', haha.
August 14, 2022
3.5 rounded up. Light novel Richard is much more expressive than anime or manga Richard - he sulks, snaps, gets obviously uncomfortable... he's just more human. Seigi's "aggressive sincerity" (as Richard puts it) also comes through more clearly, and my only real gripes are a few off translation moments and abrupt scene changes.
September 24, 2024
3.5 stars ˗ˏˋ ★ ˎˊ˗
tbh the anime does case files of jeweler richard a real disservice. the anime always felt like something was missing, but the light novel definitely bridges the gaps.
this was already vv episodic. each case sticks to a formula but. i kind of like knowing that i’m going to get this, and this, and definitely that every chapter rather than not knowing what to expect. can’t say i have the urge to binge all the volumes asap but i will continue on with the series!!! the writing style makes it everything easy to get into—and the little breadcrumbs we were given of richardseigi kept me turning the pages
btw: this light novel isn’t listed as BL but. man…richard & seigi?????? hmmm…interesting….they are very…interesting 🧐
“When you’re around, I can see gems with fresh eyes. And for that, I must thank you.”
tbh the anime does case files of jeweler richard a real disservice. the anime always felt like something was missing, but the light novel definitely bridges the gaps.
this was already vv episodic. each case sticks to a formula but. i kind of like knowing that i’m going to get this, and this, and definitely that every chapter rather than not knowing what to expect. can’t say i have the urge to binge all the volumes asap but i will continue on with the series!!! the writing style makes it everything easy to get into—and the little breadcrumbs we were given of richardseigi kept me turning the pages
btw: this light novel isn’t listed as BL but. man…richard & seigi?????? hmmm…interesting….they are very…interesting 🧐
May 27, 2024
Sort-of cosy mystery stories about the trade of precious stones. Quite unique and interesting in its subject matter. Preachy sometimes (understandable given its manga source).
I doubt if this series is a romance at all, because it’s slooooow burn. By the end of the first volume, there is still no sign of romance between the two MCs. But I adore them, quirky and strange as they are, with an interesting chemistry that I want to see further develop into romance, hopefully in the next volume.
I doubt if this series is a romance at all, because it’s slooooow burn. By the end of the first volume, there is still no sign of romance between the two MCs. But I adore them, quirky and strange as they are, with an interesting chemistry that I want to see further develop into romance, hopefully in the next volume.
December 21, 2023
More of a 2.5 stars. This is a good and fun introduction to the series, and I enjoyed that this was a collection of short stories that are intertwined instead of necessarily being one plot for 200+ pages. However, I just...didn't love this? I don't know, Seigi was a fine main character but I didn't love him or Richard, and the plots did drag a bit for me. I'm feeling a bit average about this one; not bad by any means but nothing fantastically amazing either. I will, however, read the second volume in this series to see if I begin to enjoy the characters more!
Also, how the hell is this not gay because Seigi, my man, you are constantly spouting about how hot Richard is I mean goddamn
Also, how the hell is this not gay because Seigi, my man, you are constantly spouting about how hot Richard is I mean goddamn
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November 9, 2025dnf at 20%
Lost interest.
Lost interest.
May 11, 2023
I stumbled upon the novels after watching the anime only to found that only the first volume has been translated. Later i found seven seas editions and to say i was excited would be an understatment lol.
The novel has that wholsome whimsical feelind to it. I loved Seigi in the anime and loved him more in the novel. He got to see more of his thoughts. I've read a review here of someone seeing that novel Richard is so much more animated and real and i can't agree more.
So it was an easy five stars to me plot-wise how did it end up being 4stars? The translation wasn't bad really but the volume was in desperate need of editing. I hope this problem is handled in the next volumes.
The novel has that wholsome whimsical feelind to it. I loved Seigi in the anime and loved him more in the novel. He got to see more of his thoughts. I've read a review here of someone seeing that novel Richard is so much more animated and real and i can't agree more.
So it was an easy five stars to me plot-wise how did it end up being 4stars? The translation wasn't bad really but the volume was in desperate need of editing. I hope this problem is handled in the next volumes.
July 3, 2023
Je suis très concentrée sur les mangas ces temps-ci car je prépare un cours, mais je me suis amusée à lire un light novel cette fois-ci, curieuse d'explorer ce roman sur la joaillerie. Comme le titre l'annonce bien, chaque chapitre raconte un "cas" autour d'une pierre précise. Pour ce premier tome, il y a un saphir rose, un rubis, une améthyste, un diamant et un quartz rose. J'ai beaucoup apprécié le côté très pédagogique de ce roman: on en apprend beaucoup sur l'exploitation, la catégorisation et la vente des pierres précieuses. Seigi (le jeune Japonais de la couverture) est un débutant dans le domaine, et il n'hésite pas à poser des questions à lesquelles Richard s'empresse de répondre.
Bien sûr, ce n'est pas une encyclopédie, c'est un roman qui parle surtout des êtres humains qui aiment ou qui rejettent ces pierres merveilleuses. Cet aspect est particulièrement émotif, car les pierres précieuses marquent des moments particulièrement importants de nos vies: les fiançailles, le mariage, mais aussi tous les projets que nous souhaitons réaliser par le pouvoir qu'on prête aux pierres...
À travers ces "cas" de vie, le roman se raconte au "je". Ce sont les mots du Japonais Seigi, on est immergé dans ses pensées à propos de son patron Richard Ranashinha de Vulpian, un étranger qu'il trouve absolument superbe. Il est tellement fasciné par Richard qu'on en vient à se demander s'il n'est pas amoureux de lui, mais Seigi est plutôt attiré par une collègue de classe à l'université. Toutefois, avec ses nombreux commentaires admiratifs qu'il n'hésite pas à exprimer directement à Richard, le joaillier lui-même en vient à s'interroger.
Par rapport à Richard justement, il y a beaucoup à dire car ce premier tome nous en dit très peu sur cet étranger qui parle plusieurs langues, reste très froid et distingué, mais qui s'implique pourtant dans plusieurs situations qui montrent qu'il a du coeur. Quand il taquine Seigi, c'est pour lui donner une leçon, donc c'est assez original... Bref, un patron difficile à saisir pour l'instant, et c'est fort intéressant!
Une adaptation manga est disponible en anglais, et une série animée également. Je vais certainement aller voir ça!
Bien sûr, ce n'est pas une encyclopédie, c'est un roman qui parle surtout des êtres humains qui aiment ou qui rejettent ces pierres merveilleuses. Cet aspect est particulièrement émotif, car les pierres précieuses marquent des moments particulièrement importants de nos vies: les fiançailles, le mariage, mais aussi tous les projets que nous souhaitons réaliser par le pouvoir qu'on prête aux pierres...
À travers ces "cas" de vie, le roman se raconte au "je". Ce sont les mots du Japonais Seigi, on est immergé dans ses pensées à propos de son patron Richard Ranashinha de Vulpian, un étranger qu'il trouve absolument superbe. Il est tellement fasciné par Richard qu'on en vient à se demander s'il n'est pas amoureux de lui, mais Seigi est plutôt attiré par une collègue de classe à l'université. Toutefois, avec ses nombreux commentaires admiratifs qu'il n'hésite pas à exprimer directement à Richard, le joaillier lui-même en vient à s'interroger.
Par rapport à Richard justement, il y a beaucoup à dire car ce premier tome nous en dit très peu sur cet étranger qui parle plusieurs langues, reste très froid et distingué, mais qui s'implique pourtant dans plusieurs situations qui montrent qu'il a du coeur. Quand il taquine Seigi, c'est pour lui donner une leçon, donc c'est assez original... Bref, un patron difficile à saisir pour l'instant, et c'est fort intéressant!
Une adaptation manga est disponible en anglais, et une série animée également. Je vais certainement aller voir ça!
November 8, 2022
Actual Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
It's always fun when a writer has a very specific interest that they know a lot about. It produces books like this. A well-written work of fiction with a ton of information about gems and jewelry. It's always so much easier for me to digest and understand facts when they're placed within a fiction setting so I had a lot of fun learning about gems while reading this book. I loved Seigi and Richard's characterizations and interactions with one another. This series reeks of Sherlock Holmes vibes. Kind of a more standoffish and serious character with an interest in a very specific field and his partner who met him by chance and has a very personable disposition. All of the stories and mysteries behind the clients were really fascinating to me. I loved getting to hear their stories through Seigi's kind of prying. Of course, I can't walk away from this story and not talk about the continuous joke that everyone thinks Seigi is dating Richard. Literally, everyone they meet thinks so. I'll be curious if it stays as a gag within the series or if it ever becomes more of a serious topic within the narrative. The way Richard talks about it and some of the other things said makes me think it will actually be a serious topic later on, but it could just end up being a gag about how Seigi is too nice. I'll keep my hopes up for serious. Very excited to read more books in this series to follow more of Seigi and Richard's adventures with jewelry.
It's always fun when a writer has a very specific interest that they know a lot about. It produces books like this. A well-written work of fiction with a ton of information about gems and jewelry. It's always so much easier for me to digest and understand facts when they're placed within a fiction setting so I had a lot of fun learning about gems while reading this book. I loved Seigi and Richard's characterizations and interactions with one another. This series reeks of Sherlock Holmes vibes. Kind of a more standoffish and serious character with an interest in a very specific field and his partner who met him by chance and has a very personable disposition. All of the stories and mysteries behind the clients were really fascinating to me. I loved getting to hear their stories through Seigi's kind of prying. Of course, I can't walk away from this story and not talk about the continuous joke that everyone thinks Seigi is dating Richard. Literally, everyone they meet thinks so. I'll be curious if it stays as a gag within the series or if it ever becomes more of a serious topic within the narrative. The way Richard talks about it and some of the other things said makes me think it will actually be a serious topic later on, but it could just end up being a gag about how Seigi is too nice. I'll keep my hopes up for serious. Very excited to read more books in this series to follow more of Seigi and Richard's adventures with jewelry.
April 15, 2023
Format read: paperback
Reading time: 4-5 hours
Tags: short stories, mystery, romance, slice-of-life, clueless MC, LGBT (bi, wlw), cozy mystery, detective(ish)
Own a copy: yes
Reread likelihood: 10/10
Summary
One evening, on his way home from a nightshift at a local TV station, Nakata Seigi stumbles onto a scene where a beautiful stranger is being harassed by some drunks. After saving him, Seigi learns that the foreigner is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, an Englishman and jeweller newly settled in Tokyo, Japan. Through a series of events, Seigi begins to work for this mysterious man and encounters along the way a host of colourful clients at Bijouterie L'Étranger.
Review
Like most people here, I came across this series first through the anime, then the manga, and now the novels. I started backwards, seeing as how the novels came first, but I think it's actually quite nice to read the novels last as I'm already familiar with the story, but there's so much more detail here that it makes it a pleasure to read.
Seigi is, quite possibly, the most unaware and clueless character I've ever read about. This series reminds me a lot of my ultimate favourite Japanese novel/manga series, No.6, Volume 1 because of how Seigi and Shion are both massive airheads who just blurt out whatever they feel to their counterparts, Richard and Nezumi, respectively. The amount of time Seigi thought or said out loud how beautiful his boss is is staggering. Some of his compliments are so wild, I understand why Richard gets annoyed. At one point, Seigi says that Richard is like "diamond dust or an aurora," yet he insists he just feels pure admiration for him; his true love is Tanimoto Shoko, a girl at his university... okay. Take this idiotic remark as an example of Seigi's level of unawareness:
SEIGI. Dude, who says stuff like that? I swear I threw my book across the room when I read it. It's so cheesy, but it's SO Seigi, I can't.
Apart for this massive idiot, Richard is not any better, let's be real. He is the definition of tsundere. He's clearly being very disingenuous when he repeatedly brushes off Seigi's words and says he doesn't mind, he's used to it, etc. I love how moody he is and constantly bickers with Seigi in the novels. It shows that he is, in fact, not a marble statue and has feelings like everyone else.
The "case files" in the novel can be read as individual short stories, which is a fun format in my opinion. Each one can be read independently, but obviously there's a small linear component to them. If you're familiar with the story already, you could easily read or reread your favourite case without having to read the whole book (kind of like how the Sherlock Holmes stories are constructed).
In this first novel, there are 4 main cases and 1 short 'extra' story at the end. Here's a brief breakdown:
1. The Pink Sapphire of Justice: This first story features Seigi and Richard's first meeting, as well as Seigi's personal case about his grandmother's sapphire ring. He asks Richard to appraise the stone, which leads them on an adventure down to Kobe to untangle the mystery.
2. The Ruby of Truth: Seigi has started working for Richard when a young woman visits the shop with a magnificent ruby brooch, looking to have it assessed for heat treatment. It turns out the the lady is stuck in a love triangle between her fiancé, a man who works in her office, and her long-term girlfriend, a musician in Shibuya, and the ruby is at the center of this quest for happiness.
3. The Amethyst of Protection: the third story is about a nightclub host who desperately wants to recruit Richard as a fellow host. Despite his pushiness and brash exterior, however, the young man is also looking for a gem that can help him protect his girlfriend, a hostess in the same bar where he works.
4. The Diamond of Memory: Tanimoto teaches Seigi about diamonds, and encourages him to study them on his own to understand how and why they are so valuable. At the same time, he and Richard receive a new customer who brings them a charred wedding ring belonging to his late wife and asks to have it refashioned into a new piece of jewellery.
Extra: To Wish Upon a Rose Quartz: Seigi is looking for a stone that will bring him luck in love, and so he asks Richard to source him some rose quartz. Seigi wants to put all the chances on his side when it comes to winning Tanimoto's affections, but Richard isn't convinced that he's going about it the right way.
As you can see, all of the chapters are mini stories that feature a specific gemstone in each one. This is quite nice as you get to learn about many kinds of gems throughout the book. Overall, this is a really fun, feel-good novel that is part cozy mystery and slow-paced slice-of-life too. I'm looking forward to the next novels!
Reading time: 4-5 hours
Tags: short stories, mystery, romance, slice-of-life, clueless MC, LGBT (bi, wlw), cozy mystery, detective(ish)
Own a copy: yes
Reread likelihood: 10/10
Summary
One evening, on his way home from a nightshift at a local TV station, Nakata Seigi stumbles onto a scene where a beautiful stranger is being harassed by some drunks. After saving him, Seigi learns that the foreigner is Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, an Englishman and jeweller newly settled in Tokyo, Japan. Through a series of events, Seigi begins to work for this mysterious man and encounters along the way a host of colourful clients at Bijouterie L'Étranger.
Review
Like most people here, I came across this series first through the anime, then the manga, and now the novels. I started backwards, seeing as how the novels came first, but I think it's actually quite nice to read the novels last as I'm already familiar with the story, but there's so much more detail here that it makes it a pleasure to read.
Seigi is, quite possibly, the most unaware and clueless character I've ever read about. This series reminds me a lot of my ultimate favourite Japanese novel/manga series, No.6, Volume 1 because of how Seigi and Shion are both massive airheads who just blurt out whatever they feel to their counterparts, Richard and Nezumi, respectively. The amount of time Seigi thought or said out loud how beautiful his boss is is staggering. Some of his compliments are so wild, I understand why Richard gets annoyed. At one point, Seigi says that Richard is like "diamond dust or an aurora," yet he insists he just feels pure admiration for him; his true love is Tanimoto Shoko, a girl at his university... okay. Take this idiotic remark as an example of Seigi's level of unawareness:
I lifted my head. Richard was smiling. Ever since I took that trip with him on the Shinkansen, every time I saw his smile, it felt like he has my heart in a vise. His expression was like a precious gem, cut and polished by the world's finest craftsmen. How was he human just like me? Were we sure we couldn't just consider this a natural phenomenon? 'Today will be partly cloudy with a chance of Richard's smile.'
SEIGI. Dude, who says stuff like that? I swear I threw my book across the room when I read it. It's so cheesy, but it's SO Seigi, I can't.
Apart for this massive idiot, Richard is not any better, let's be real. He is the definition of tsundere. He's clearly being very disingenuous when he repeatedly brushes off Seigi's words and says he doesn't mind, he's used to it, etc. I love how moody he is and constantly bickers with Seigi in the novels. It shows that he is, in fact, not a marble statue and has feelings like everyone else.
The "case files" in the novel can be read as individual short stories, which is a fun format in my opinion. Each one can be read independently, but obviously there's a small linear component to them. If you're familiar with the story already, you could easily read or reread your favourite case without having to read the whole book (kind of like how the Sherlock Holmes stories are constructed).
In this first novel, there are 4 main cases and 1 short 'extra' story at the end. Here's a brief breakdown:
1. The Pink Sapphire of Justice: This first story features Seigi and Richard's first meeting, as well as Seigi's personal case about his grandmother's sapphire ring. He asks Richard to appraise the stone, which leads them on an adventure down to Kobe to untangle the mystery.
2. The Ruby of Truth: Seigi has started working for Richard when a young woman visits the shop with a magnificent ruby brooch, looking to have it assessed for heat treatment. It turns out the the lady is stuck in a love triangle between her fiancé, a man who works in her office, and her long-term girlfriend, a musician in Shibuya, and the ruby is at the center of this quest for happiness.
3. The Amethyst of Protection: the third story is about a nightclub host who desperately wants to recruit Richard as a fellow host. Despite his pushiness and brash exterior, however, the young man is also looking for a gem that can help him protect his girlfriend, a hostess in the same bar where he works.
4. The Diamond of Memory: Tanimoto teaches Seigi about diamonds, and encourages him to study them on his own to understand how and why they are so valuable. At the same time, he and Richard receive a new customer who brings them a charred wedding ring belonging to his late wife and asks to have it refashioned into a new piece of jewellery.
Extra: To Wish Upon a Rose Quartz: Seigi is looking for a stone that will bring him luck in love, and so he asks Richard to source him some rose quartz. Seigi wants to put all the chances on his side when it comes to winning Tanimoto's affections, but Richard isn't convinced that he's going about it the right way.
As you can see, all of the chapters are mini stories that feature a specific gemstone in each one. This is quite nice as you get to learn about many kinds of gems throughout the book. Overall, this is a really fun, feel-good novel that is part cozy mystery and slow-paced slice-of-life too. I'm looking forward to the next novels!
July 5, 2023
When Seigi Nakata saves a foreigner from a bunch of drunks in the streets of Tokyo, he meets the most beautiful man he's ever seen. Richard Ranashinghe de Vulpian is a British jeweller who has opened a shop in Ginza (the rich area of Tokyo). So when a mysterious pink sapphire ring brings them together, Richard ends up offering Seigi a part-time job. They solve several complicated cases related to gemstones and get to know each other, understanding that even though they are from completely different worlds, they're still pretty similar.
I really love this book. The characters are very well written, especially Richard, who is as mysterious as they get. He seems to be very polished and collected, but he also has a disaster-snarky side to him.
Seigi is a very caring and compassionate man and by working for Richard, he is able to get to know a lot of different people from diifferent backgrounds. It's like a whole new world of possibility opened before his eyes.
There's a lot of rapresentation - both with POC and LGBT+ people! The struggles that both of these communities face are handled with a lot of respect and care.
Seigi also ends up forming a friendship with nother student from his university, Tanimoto, who is also obsessed with gemstones. He gets a little crush on her, but she seems uninterested.
Richard and Seigi have a LOT of romantic tension. I don't know if they'll get together, of if Seigi really gets with Tanimoto. But he and Richard get mistaken for a couple several times, there's a whole incident at a jewelry store where the employers think Richard and Seigi are getting married. This is also aided by the fact that Seigi is always gushing about how attractive Richard is. (Even Tanimoto thinks they're dating.)
Richard's beauty also seems to be something he's not fond of. People try to get close to him only for his looks (and money) and don't really care about who he is. He doesn't mind Seigi's comments, since he knows he has no ill intentions and that Seigi does truly care about him.
This book is very interesting (it even got me interested in gemstones!) and the characters are very loveable, so if that's something you like, you'll probably love this book
I really love this book. The characters are very well written, especially Richard, who is as mysterious as they get. He seems to be very polished and collected, but he also has a disaster-snarky side to him.
Seigi is a very caring and compassionate man and by working for Richard, he is able to get to know a lot of different people from diifferent backgrounds. It's like a whole new world of possibility opened before his eyes.
There's a lot of rapresentation - both with POC and LGBT+ people! The struggles that both of these communities face are handled with a lot of respect and care.
Seigi also ends up forming a friendship with nother student from his university, Tanimoto, who is also obsessed with gemstones. He gets a little crush on her, but she seems uninterested.
Richard and Seigi have a LOT of romantic tension. I don't know if they'll get together, of if Seigi really gets with Tanimoto. But he and Richard get mistaken for a couple several times, there's a whole incident at a jewelry store where the employers think Richard and Seigi are getting married. This is also aided by the fact that Seigi is always gushing about how attractive Richard is. (Even Tanimoto thinks they're dating.)
Richard's beauty also seems to be something he's not fond of. People try to get close to him only for his looks (and money) and don't really care about who he is. He doesn't mind Seigi's comments, since he knows he has no ill intentions and that Seigi does truly care about him.
This book is very interesting (it even got me interested in gemstones!) and the characters are very loveable, so if that's something you like, you'll probably love this book
August 13, 2023
Oh I really enjoyed this. I haven't been able to forget about The Case Files of Jeweler Richard since the anime came out in 2020. I've been hoping to get a hold of the light novels but was aware it was only available as a fan translation. After waiting around some more, the official translations are here from Seven Seas! I really love all the extra insight we get to both Seigi and Richard as individuals, and their relationship. I think the anime is a good adaptation of the novel but it does dilute their characters and the relationship. Seigi is really sincere and earnest to a fault, but it is that extremity that Richard is both drawn and endeared by. Both of them, at their core, are extremely kind people: Seigi shows it by trying to help people to the point of being nosy, while Richard is very unjudgmental and shows great understanding through his keen sense of observation and empathy.
But his beauty and deep understanding of people makes Richard keep people at a distance, allowing them to be comfortable while never becoming close to others. So Seigi is the one that breaks through that with all his kindness and earnestness. Richard is also extremely snarky in this as compared to the anime. He is so petty and particular, and I adore how much he loves sweets and is so pedantic about his royal milk tea and how he keeps house.
As for their relationship, Seigi is infatuated with Tanimoto (I am aware that Seigi could very well be bisexual as can Richard, but Tanimoto feels too much like the epitome of a yamato nadeshiko-- an ideal woman and therefore a figure on a pedestal that he feels should be someone he is attracted), but he sure is also oblivious to his attraction and developing bond with Richard. Also vice versa, I think Richard is obviously flustered not by Seigi's compliments of his physical appearance (he's too used to it!) but by the instances where Seigi makes very astute observations about his character and how much he cares. I don't know if you would call Richard a tsundere, but perhaps. He is like a very beautiful white cat.
But his beauty and deep understanding of people makes Richard keep people at a distance, allowing them to be comfortable while never becoming close to others. So Seigi is the one that breaks through that with all his kindness and earnestness. Richard is also extremely snarky in this as compared to the anime. He is so petty and particular, and I adore how much he loves sweets and is so pedantic about his royal milk tea and how he keeps house.
As for their relationship, Seigi is infatuated with Tanimoto (I am aware that Seigi could very well be bisexual as can Richard, but Tanimoto feels too much like the epitome of a yamato nadeshiko-- an ideal woman and therefore a figure on a pedestal that he feels should be someone he is attracted), but he sure is also oblivious to his attraction and developing bond with Richard. Also vice versa, I think Richard is obviously flustered not by Seigi's compliments of his physical appearance (he's too used to it!) but by the instances where Seigi makes very astute observations about his character and how much he cares. I don't know if you would call Richard a tsundere, but perhaps. He is like a very beautiful white cat.
February 29, 2024
"Si bien el tiempo pasa mucho más rápido a medida que envejeces, el dolor y la tristeza no parecen avanzar de la misma manera".
Hace como tres años supe de la existencia de esta historia por un tik tok donde recomendaban libros muy poco conocidos, pero tardé demasiado encontradolo, busqué y busqué por todos lados hasta que pude conseguirlo. Y claramente es diferente a como creía.
Nos presentan a Seigi, un estudiante que salva a un tipo foráneo de ser asaltado en las calles, este hombre resulta ser un joyero llamado Richard, quien está iniciando su negocio ahí en Japón. Por lo que Seigi termina trabajando ahí y conociendo tanto a Richard (del cual parece estar enamorado pero según él no) y a varias personas que le enseñan lecciones importantes.
Ahora, fuera de esa primicia, esta novela se me hizo similar a Violet Evergarden, con la diferencia que ahí hay cartas y ella es un soldado, aquí se utilizan mucho las joyas para contar las historias de los personajes y poder empatizar con ellos. Literalemnte la primixia de Violet Evergarden. Hay varias enseñanzas dentro de las historias y mi favorita es la del tipo que lleva el anillo de su esposa fallecida, me tentó una fibra del corazón.
La verdad una historia que vale la pena, se tocan temas que no he leído en otras novelas ligeras y los personajes se desarrollan entre ellos a medida que también le enseñan cosas al lector. La verdad pienso leer el resto de volúmenes y deleitarme con las enseñanzas de estos personajes.
Hace como tres años supe de la existencia de esta historia por un tik tok donde recomendaban libros muy poco conocidos, pero tardé demasiado encontradolo, busqué y busqué por todos lados hasta que pude conseguirlo. Y claramente es diferente a como creía.
Nos presentan a Seigi, un estudiante que salva a un tipo foráneo de ser asaltado en las calles, este hombre resulta ser un joyero llamado Richard, quien está iniciando su negocio ahí en Japón. Por lo que Seigi termina trabajando ahí y conociendo tanto a Richard (del cual parece estar enamorado pero según él no) y a varias personas que le enseñan lecciones importantes.
Ahora, fuera de esa primicia, esta novela se me hizo similar a Violet Evergarden, con la diferencia que ahí hay cartas y ella es un soldado, aquí se utilizan mucho las joyas para contar las historias de los personajes y poder empatizar con ellos. Literalemnte la primixia de Violet Evergarden. Hay varias enseñanzas dentro de las historias y mi favorita es la del tipo que lleva el anillo de su esposa fallecida, me tentó una fibra del corazón.
La verdad una historia que vale la pena, se tocan temas que no he leído en otras novelas ligeras y los personajes se desarrollan entre ellos a medida que también le enseñan cosas al lector. La verdad pienso leer el resto de volúmenes y deleitarme con las enseñanzas de estos personajes.
March 25, 2023
Ever since I watched the anime when it aired a few years back, I've been desperate to read the light novels. While I feel like sometimes the proofreading can be a bit lazy on this volume, I'm still grateful for the opportunity to finally start reading this series. (And I'm hoping the next volumes will be better.)
I'm not sure how to categorize this series exactly. Mystery? Slice of life? An intricately slow burn queer romance between Seigi and Richard? It certainly feels like all of those things. Mostly, I think it's about human relationships and how gemstones can - for the lack of better words - enhance and highlight them. I think maybe some people might find this type of series boring since there isn't really an overarching plot to follow, but for me it's an entrancing read, especially since I feel like I learn as much as Seigi does whenever Richard explains something.
While I recommend watching the anime series as well, I would suggest doing that before reading the novels. The light novels show many different facets of Richard that present him as human (regardless of what Seigi may say about Richard being a living gemstone), and there are also a bunch of cases that the anime skips over that are genuinely fun to read.
I'm not sure how to categorize this series exactly. Mystery? Slice of life? An intricately slow burn queer romance between Seigi and Richard? It certainly feels like all of those things. Mostly, I think it's about human relationships and how gemstones can - for the lack of better words - enhance and highlight them. I think maybe some people might find this type of series boring since there isn't really an overarching plot to follow, but for me it's an entrancing read, especially since I feel like I learn as much as Seigi does whenever Richard explains something.
While I recommend watching the anime series as well, I would suggest doing that before reading the novels. The light novels show many different facets of Richard that present him as human (regardless of what Seigi may say about Richard being a living gemstone), and there are also a bunch of cases that the anime skips over that are genuinely fun to read.
June 4, 2023
I found this series when the anime aired a few years ago, the show was definitely an unexpected gem! I found out it was based on a series of light novels, at the time only online fan translations were available, so glad Seven Seas is licensing another series I love!
The novels have a slower pace than the series, but there are much more details and cases the anime didn’t show. It follows Richard and Seigi, who meet very unexpectedly and soon after begin working together, as they deal with different “cases”, pertaining to new clients that come to them for jewelry. Each case shows how the jewel ties to the clients history and what it means to them, and how these pieces help people connect and show love to each other. It gets really deep sometimes, showing the clients having to overcome grief or deal with something hard they’ve been avoiding. They also give a lot of knowledge on jewels themselves; where they come from, how they’re made and attain value, etc. And throughout these cases you get to see Richard and Seigi become closer and learn more about each other, and the readers learn more about them and their pasts as it goes on too. It may seem a little boring to some, but if you want something light and comforting, it’s a really lovely series.
The novels have a slower pace than the series, but there are much more details and cases the anime didn’t show. It follows Richard and Seigi, who meet very unexpectedly and soon after begin working together, as they deal with different “cases”, pertaining to new clients that come to them for jewelry. Each case shows how the jewel ties to the clients history and what it means to them, and how these pieces help people connect and show love to each other. It gets really deep sometimes, showing the clients having to overcome grief or deal with something hard they’ve been avoiding. They also give a lot of knowledge on jewels themselves; where they come from, how they’re made and attain value, etc. And throughout these cases you get to see Richard and Seigi become closer and learn more about each other, and the readers learn more about them and their pasts as it goes on too. It may seem a little boring to some, but if you want something light and comforting, it’s a really lovely series.
July 16, 2023
actual rating: 3.5✨
The pacing of the story was well done. The cases were interesting and kept me engaged throughout. I appreciated that each case was somewhat self-contained with its own unique set of challenges and solutions. It made for a great mix of mystery which kept me turning the pages.
One aspect that I particularly enjoyed was the attention to detail when it came to gemstones. The author clearly did their research and it showed in the wealth of information provided about different types of gems, their history, and their value. It was educational without feeling overwhelming or like an info dump. I found myself learning new things about gems and jewelry while still being engrossed in the story.
The dynamic between Seigi and Richard was also a highlight for me. Seigi's enthusiasm and curiosity balanced well with Richard's dry wit and expertise. Their banter and interactions brought a spark to the story and made them a fun duo to follow. It was interesting to see how their relationship evolved over the course of the book and how they relied on each other to solve the mysteries.
I look forward to reading more from this series and discovering more about the fascinating world of gems and the adventures of Seigi and Richard.
The pacing of the story was well done. The cases were interesting and kept me engaged throughout. I appreciated that each case was somewhat self-contained with its own unique set of challenges and solutions. It made for a great mix of mystery which kept me turning the pages.
One aspect that I particularly enjoyed was the attention to detail when it came to gemstones. The author clearly did their research and it showed in the wealth of information provided about different types of gems, their history, and their value. It was educational without feeling overwhelming or like an info dump. I found myself learning new things about gems and jewelry while still being engrossed in the story.
The dynamic between Seigi and Richard was also a highlight for me. Seigi's enthusiasm and curiosity balanced well with Richard's dry wit and expertise. Their banter and interactions brought a spark to the story and made them a fun duo to follow. It was interesting to see how their relationship evolved over the course of the book and how they relied on each other to solve the mysteries.
I look forward to reading more from this series and discovering more about the fascinating world of gems and the adventures of Seigi and Richard.
October 14, 2023
I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to. I actually tried reading it months ago, but couldn’t really get into it (the first-person perspective really threw me off), but this time around I couldn’t put it down and looked forward to each time I would pick up the book.
I like how Seigi and Richard’s personalities really shine through the prose, even more than they do in the manga adaptation imo. The themes explored and stories also hit a lot harder, and I enjoyed how the set up was learning something new about jewels along with Seigi, only for him to have to use or confront that new knowledge in someway as the chapter progressed.
Chapter three in particular about diamonds was one of the best and funniest things I’ve read in a while - Seigi’s straightforward denseness and Richard’s shyness yet uncanny ability to thoroughly understand the situation in a glance were on display in full force, it was wonderful. I’m definitely continuing reading this series.
I like how Seigi and Richard’s personalities really shine through the prose, even more than they do in the manga adaptation imo. The themes explored and stories also hit a lot harder, and I enjoyed how the set up was learning something new about jewels along with Seigi, only for him to have to use or confront that new knowledge in someway as the chapter progressed.
Chapter three in particular about diamonds was one of the best and funniest things I’ve read in a while - Seigi’s straightforward denseness and Richard’s shyness yet uncanny ability to thoroughly understand the situation in a glance were on display in full force, it was wonderful. I’m definitely continuing reading this series.
November 7, 2022
First of all, I just adore this series! After having seen the anime first, then read the manga, I was curious how the light novel would read.
I was surprised to see just how close the manga and light novel mirror each other. The show really is the most off-beat form of media for the series, but not in any completely drastic way (so far from how much I read of the stories).
I had heard the light novel gave much more nuance, to Richard especially, but I thought that was even more true for Seigi. His character is interesting since he's so honest to a fault, so it was neat to read his thoughts along with his dialogue.
The extra case as the end of the light novel was what sealed the deal for me. Very much looking forward to the next light novel volume too!
I was surprised to see just how close the manga and light novel mirror each other. The show really is the most off-beat form of media for the series, but not in any completely drastic way (so far from how much I read of the stories).
I had heard the light novel gave much more nuance, to Richard especially, but I thought that was even more true for Seigi. His character is interesting since he's so honest to a fault, so it was neat to read his thoughts along with his dialogue.
The extra case as the end of the light novel was what sealed the deal for me. Very much looking forward to the next light novel volume too!
September 14, 2022
Watched the anime, and enjoyed reading it in text form. More lyrical prose than I think I usually expect from a light novel (and credit to the translator on that too), and the gay subtext (which, come on, is what we're all here for) is an awful lot closer to text than it is in the anime, even at this early stage.
October 24, 2022
Initially I found it boring and the format was not what I was expecting, which hinder my enjoyment. After the second chapter, I accepted this was more a collection of stories, and I understood the interaction between Seigi and Richard therefore I ended up really like this! Richard is the sharp tongue soft heart type. He is cute when he's shy!
I learned some things about gems too.
I learned some things about gems too.
November 22, 2022
These bitches gay.
If I marked every time Seigi said something homosexual about Richard I'd have to mark half the book. Bisexual legend main character.
What I really liked about this is how you can tell this author is really passionate about rocks. Like what makes LOTR so good because Tolkien was a linguistics nerd, this is a work of passion.
I love that. Cannot wait to read more.
If I marked every time Seigi said something homosexual about Richard I'd have to mark half the book. Bisexual legend main character.
What I really liked about this is how you can tell this author is really passionate about rocks. Like what makes LOTR so good because Tolkien was a linguistics nerd, this is a work of passion.
I love that. Cannot wait to read more.
July 2, 2022
This is a story about two individuals who have a lot in common with gemstones: one is just as beautiful and the other is just as dense. They make an unlikely but lovable pair. They could not be more perfect. I'm in love.
February 17, 2024
ก็ดีตามมาตรฐานไลท์โนเวล อ่านได้เรื่อย ๆ ในเล่มจะแบ่งออกเป็นตอนย่อยๆ จบในตอน แต่ละตอนก็เกี่ยวกับลูกค้าและอัญมณี
ยังไม่ถึงขนาดติดหนึบ แต่อ่านต่อเล่ม 2 ได้เพราะปกหล่อ หลอกล่อมาก แต่ไม่วาย
ไม่ได้ออกแนวสืบสวนนะ ออกแนวสอดรู้สอดเห็นเรื่องชาวบ้าน
ยังไม่ถึงขนาดติดหนึบ แต่อ่านต่อเล่ม 2 ได้เพราะปกหล่อ หลอกล่อมาก แต่ไม่วาย
ไม่ได้ออกแนวสืบสวนนะ ออกแนวสอดรู้สอดเห็นเรื่องชาวบ้าน
August 30, 2022
Eu não esperava gostar tanto dessa história e desses personagens. O formato é bem legal, como se fosse 4 histórias curtas juntas em apenas um único volume, foi uma delícia de ler. Ansiosa para mais, com certeza vou acompanhar todas as publicações (e espero que o Seigi e o Richard virem um casal, porque um volume e já tô surtando pelos dois).
October 20, 2022
llevaba desde 2020 queriendo leer una traducción decente de estas novelas y al fin puedo hacerlo😭😭
October 22, 2022
le quiproquos du shopping 🤣🤣🤣❤️👌
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