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一度だけでも、後悔してます。/ Even If It Was Just Once, I Regret It #3
I Can't Believe I Slept with You!, Vol. 3
Love blossoms when a landlady and her tenant form an unconventional arrangement in this popular yuri romance (originally known as Even If It Was Just Once, I Regret It).
Twenty-four-year-old Koduka Chiyo quit her job and is wallowing in self-pity. She's also three months behind on her rent. Her landlady proposes an unusual solution: sleep with her, and she'll help with the debt, the filthy apartment, and the loneliness. Can true love develop from an arrangement that started with a bang?
FINAL VOLUME
Twenty-four-year-old Koduka Chiyo quit her job and is wallowing in self-pity. She's also three months behind on her rent. Her landlady proposes an unusual solution: sleep with her, and she'll help with the debt, the filthy apartment, and the loneliness. Can true love develop from an arrangement that started with a bang?
FINAL VOLUME
186 pages, Paperback
First published March 26, 2021
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November 11, 2022
Koduka turns out to be very okay with being gay for her Landlady, but Landlady is acutely aware that this relationship is based on a bargain struck. As Koduka works her way out from under her obligations, does she even need Landlady in her life and, if she does, can she accept that?
Well, you can’t win ‘em all. After that brilliant second volume I was really hoping that this would come in for a graceful landing of three volume yuri perfection. Instead we get the foam left over after you’ve had your latte. Still very sweet, but not much substance.
Partly that appears to be due to constraints - the mangaka laments not being able to dive into Landlady’s backstory more and kind of says it’s okay if only Koduka knows her story, but that’s only true if you don’t care if we care about this.
That’s a little harsh - the romance between the two is fairly sweet and all, but Landlady’s apparent bitterness at even the word lesbian has to come from somewhere and not knowing where makes her too much of a cypher. Koduka spends a lot of necessary time grappling with her budding bisexuality, but the other half of the equation remains frustratingly vague.
There are good scenes here - that flashback to the bridge is some of the series’ best work - that would be amazing if there was any context for the actions. The showdown over Koduka coming to grips with her newfound urges to sexually interact for something other than rent control is, again, pretty decent, but this needs the time and space to breathe that it’ll never get.
What we do get is a lot of stages of undress and some sex and some melancholy and a smidgen of triumph. Watching Landlady missing Koduka and being at a loose end when the latter is finally back on her feet is a thread that could have made for narrative dynamite, but is okay enough here (and was last volume too).
That’s my review of this volume as a whole - good, but could have been better. The series comes in for a sweet landing that checks all the boxes you were hoping that it would, just without necessarily having established the necessary audience buy-in that would make it an all-timer.
Given how much epilogue is in the afterword itself and the statements from the mangaka, I don’t think this is on them at all, and in that respect I think they do very well with what they had to work with in terms of constraints. But you can’t help see the parts that would have benefited the story getting left behind and not feel a bit bummed.
4 stars - overall a good series, if ultimately inconsequential. Even with their story left as it is, these two had a strong chemistry together and that never did change and it does just enough to stay on the rails with its impromptu ending.
Well, you can’t win ‘em all. After that brilliant second volume I was really hoping that this would come in for a graceful landing of three volume yuri perfection. Instead we get the foam left over after you’ve had your latte. Still very sweet, but not much substance.
Partly that appears to be due to constraints - the mangaka laments not being able to dive into Landlady’s backstory more and kind of says it’s okay if only Koduka knows her story, but that’s only true if you don’t care if we care about this.
That’s a little harsh - the romance between the two is fairly sweet and all, but Landlady’s apparent bitterness at even the word lesbian has to come from somewhere and not knowing where makes her too much of a cypher. Koduka spends a lot of necessary time grappling with her budding bisexuality, but the other half of the equation remains frustratingly vague.
There are good scenes here - that flashback to the bridge is some of the series’ best work - that would be amazing if there was any context for the actions. The showdown over Koduka coming to grips with her newfound urges to sexually interact for something other than rent control is, again, pretty decent, but this needs the time and space to breathe that it’ll never get.
What we do get is a lot of stages of undress and some sex and some melancholy and a smidgen of triumph. Watching Landlady missing Koduka and being at a loose end when the latter is finally back on her feet is a thread that could have made for narrative dynamite, but is okay enough here (and was last volume too).
That’s my review of this volume as a whole - good, but could have been better. The series comes in for a sweet landing that checks all the boxes you were hoping that it would, just without necessarily having established the necessary audience buy-in that would make it an all-timer.
Given how much epilogue is in the afterword itself and the statements from the mangaka, I don’t think this is on them at all, and in that respect I think they do very well with what they had to work with in terms of constraints. But you can’t help see the parts that would have benefited the story getting left behind and not feel a bit bummed.
4 stars - overall a good series, if ultimately inconsequential. Even with their story left as it is, these two had a strong chemistry together and that never did change and it does just enough to stay on the rails with its impromptu ending.
February 14, 2024
Really lovely ending to the series! 🥰
May 30, 2023
Didn’t enjoy it any less than the first one, although it definitely wasn’t as good as the second, definitely on the lower end of a four but still an enjoyable read.
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May 30, 2023
3.5
Personally I just needed a bit more character backstory and I felt like they kept repeating the same conversation over and over again. But overall it was cute and I enjoyed reading it. Will probably forget about it in a month though.
-BB
Personally I just needed a bit more character backstory and I felt like they kept repeating the same conversation over and over again. But overall it was cute and I enjoyed reading it. Will probably forget about it in a month though.
-BB
December 31, 2022
The dynamic between the characters trying to get each other to accept their confessions of love is not really groundbreaking, it's entertaining because of the intimacy in framing the overtly homoerotic as "favours", the intense lusting between two hopeless idiots being repeatedly reaffirmed with genuine physical affection, in a genre where such passion typically culminates in meek achievements which feel disproportionate to the characters' embarrassment at being near their crush throughout the story. If you feel handholding or a kiss isn't much of a climax, this story subverts that by having them fuck at the beginning, which situates their dynamic going forward as a gradual dismantling of comphet through shared living with a lesbian. This isn't explored particularly deeply compared to some other Yuri manga aimed at the Josei demographic, although it is handled substantially better than most school-girl Yuri, where the concept of homosexuality itself is ephemeral, but the process of acceptance that their dysfunctional relationship is nonetheless genuine is cute, and unapologetically ecchi at times, which I feel is all this manga needs to be.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 11, 2024
I find it curious how the Japanese title and the English localized title are contrasts to one another. It's like that they're conversing with one another in a way. English localized title sounds like it's from Kozuka's perspective while the Japanese one is from Ritsuka's.
Despite the premise starting with dubious consent, this series was an overall sweet story between two young women starting out their lives together. I liked the afterword in which Miyahara admits her considerations of going a bit darker with Ritsuka's backstory, but she backpedaled and kept it light. What an adorable glimpse into the future for both of them too.
I think that I am somewhat more forgiving towards this one for the art, and because I read this right after reading the more dour Indigo Blue . Hit just the spot for something uplifting. Thank you for the fluff!
Despite the premise starting with dubious consent, this series was an overall sweet story between two young women starting out their lives together. I liked the afterword in which Miyahara admits her considerations of going a bit darker with Ritsuka's backstory, but she backpedaled and kept it light. What an adorable glimpse into the future for both of them too.
I think that I am somewhat more forgiving towards this one for the art, and because I read this right after reading the more dour Indigo Blue . Hit just the spot for something uplifting. Thank you for the fluff!
December 21, 2022
Steamy, sexy and cute. The end of the contract is near and Koduka has come to terms with her feelings for the landlady.
She buys a Christmas presents and the two talk about the first night they met. I knew that Ritsuka must have met Koduka before the night of the one night stand. She seems too far emotional invested to just be one interaction.
I wish we got to know more about Yotsugaya-san, Koduka's coworker. They did mention how they don't understand love or having crushes. I also wish we got a side story with Setouchi and if she was reunited with the girl she had a crush on.
The two confess their feelings for one another and plans for the future. This will probably not have a sequel so the author wrote a paragraph on what the future will be like with them.
It is a shame that this is only three volumes but I guess it is better to end it on a high note.
She buys a Christmas presents and the two talk about the first night they met. I knew that Ritsuka must have met Koduka before the night of the one night stand. She seems too far emotional invested to just be one interaction.
I wish we got to know more about Yotsugaya-san, Koduka's coworker. They did mention how they don't understand love or having crushes. I also wish we got a side story with Setouchi and if she was reunited with the girl she had a crush on.
The two confess their feelings for one another and plans for the future. This will probably not have a sequel so the author wrote a paragraph on what the future will be like with them.
It is a shame that this is only three volumes but I guess it is better to end it on a high note.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 11, 2022
perfect conclusion. a great balance of sweet and spicy. I loved how this series took the initial uncomfy premise and turned it into a wonderful story of a balanced relationship with real-life struggles. the happily ever after was executed perfectly and I feel like we saw some real character development. the mangaka didn’t shy away from including lgbtqia+ struggles (like a lot of yuri paradise manga does).
overall - definitely my favorite yuri series to come out recently and I would immediately pick up another series from this mangaka if we get any!!
overall - definitely my favorite yuri series to come out recently and I would immediately pick up another series from this mangaka if we get any!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2022
4/5 Stars
I DIDN'T KNOW THIS WAS THE LAST BOOK IN THE SERIES AND NOW I'M SAD. I just want more about these characters and their developing relationship with their past issues. How much do you want to bet that if this was a hetero couple we would be getting like 10 more books in the series?
Anyway super cute and I loved the ending.
I DIDN'T KNOW THIS WAS THE LAST BOOK IN THE SERIES AND NOW I'M SAD. I just want more about these characters and their developing relationship with their past issues. How much do you want to bet that if this was a hetero couple we would be getting like 10 more books in the series?
Anyway super cute and I loved the ending.
December 29, 2023
I adored every piece of this story. It's true that their relationship began in an unconventional way that was in itself problematic, but it didn't stay that way. The genuine feeling they had toward each other made them want a real connection without a power imbalance or a contract between them. Once there were real feelings on both sides, they couldn't lose.
March 6, 2025
I ended up reading all three volumes back to back. So this review will be for the whole series. I truly was not expecting to binge this like I did. Absolutely adorable and I just wanted to see more of them being so cute. I’m truly sad this series is so short. I would’ve loved to see and learn more about all of the characters.
November 17, 2022
D'awe!!
Koduka finally realized what she wanted and didn't let fear stop her. I found this story line so adorable. I want there to be more, not to say I didn't love how it ended. I just would love to see what's in store for them next. Read it.
Koduka finally realized what she wanted and didn't let fear stop her. I found this story line so adorable. I want there to be more, not to say I didn't love how it ended. I just would love to see what's in store for them next. Read it.
November 24, 2022
Cutest ending ever! I love them so much!! They are so freaking adorable. I wish we could've gotten more of the landlady's back story, but I'm glad to know how they first met and to see it all come full circle. Enjoyed it a lot!
January 22, 2025
Way more charming and sweet than its goofy title might imply. Koduka’s fear of her own queerness rings true—it was probably my favorite part of the story. I honestly wish we could get three more volumes of this.
February 16, 2022
短篇都給我一種收尾急促，展開不足的感覺
大概漫畫的訊息量較少，短篇不好發揮吧
這部就是有點肉的套路
倒是發現有些套路是不管百合還異性戀都能套的~
大概漫畫的訊息量較少，短篇不好發揮吧
這部就是有點肉的套路
倒是發現有些套路是不管百合還異性戀都能套的~
November 9, 2022
beautiful conclusion
Beautiful conclusion to a really sweet story. I would have liked for the series to go on, but this is a nice stopping point.
Beautiful conclusion to a really sweet story. I would have liked for the series to go on, but this is a nice stopping point.
January 17, 2023
I’m so gay, I loved this even though it feels fast paced for my taste I still like the characters and thankfully they are both of age which I always have a hard time finding manga for !
February 13, 2023
A lovely end to this sweet story. I wish we knew more about Landlady, but I'll take a HEA anyway.
March 26, 2023
Precious ending makes up for volume two.
April 15, 2023
This trilogy was so damned cute. And this was an ADORABLE ending and I wish I could have more.
June 16, 2023
Very cute little romance.
November 8, 2023
Ended as it began but this time everyone was honest about their feelings! Yay! I'm rooting for them!
December 7, 2023
Ok I realize the premise is slightly sus (paying for your rent through "favours") but I swear it's actually wholesome and also much tamer than I expected
January 6, 2024
it was good but i wish we got to know ritsuka’s backstory.
January 10, 2024
This is my favorite lesbian manga. It was so cute and relatable
April 8, 2024
Oh my god i loved the ending so sweet 😭❤️
November 20, 2024
This was a really comforting read, I really enjoyed it. And Chiyo’s character development was something I really loved. It was a short and cute little manga but I really loved it. Mwah.
December 6, 2024
SURPRISINGLY wholesome
LOWKEY problematic
TASTEFULLY erotic
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS PEAK!
LOWKEY problematic
TASTEFULLY erotic
I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS IS PEAK!
December 21, 2024
Great
Great read I love this story and the happy ending was wonderful. Yes great stories came wait to see what the writer do next
Great read I love this story and the happy ending was wonderful. Yes great stories came wait to see what the writer do next
January 4, 2025
A total page flipper!
I picked it up today and I had to read until the end! I enjoyed reading their story and ended up reading all 3 volumes! Thank you for this experience <3
I picked it up today and I had to read until the end! I enjoyed reading their story and ended up reading all 3 volumes! Thank you for this experience <3
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