What do you think?
Rate this book
可愛いだけじゃない式守さん [Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san] #11
Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie 11
不幸体質の和泉くんの彼女は、同じ高校の同級生・式守さん。とっても可愛くて、優しくて、和泉くんといるときは、いつも嬉しそう。修学旅行の帰り道の新幹線で「史上最大の大事件」発生!? そして久々の二人きりのデート、1年振りの豆まき大会。バレンタインデーのお菓子交換の陰では、一人の少女の心が明らかになるーー。
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 7, 2022
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
December 9, 2024
Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, Vol. 11 (My Kindle Review)
The gang’s Kyoto trip has come to a satisfying and successful end, so it’s back home to their usual fun antics that includes bean-throwing and Valentine’s Day chocolates. One of the bonus chapters also gives us a closer look at the missing scarf story. A (100%/Outstanding)
The gang’s Kyoto trip has come to a satisfying and successful end, so it’s back home to their usual fun antics that includes bean-throwing and Valentine’s Day chocolates. One of the bonus chapters also gives us a closer look at the missing scarf story. A (100%/Outstanding)
November 10, 2022
The aftermath of the school trip begins on the journey home in a shocking display of everything this story does well. Then it’s time to throw beans and make chocolates, but the past decides to not be quite as in the past as it originally seemed…
That’s more like it. If the school trip was a bit less than my standard for the series, it comes roaring back to life with this volume. A typical ‘thoughtful reflection on how far I’ve come’ chapter for Izumi turns into a delightfully charming moment of hormones running wild right from the get-ho.
Which itself makes for some very awkward, yet delightfully sweet, fallout. The way Shikimori and Izumi’s relationship has been portrayed has been a consistently strong aspect of this manga and when it’s on point it is on point. I’ve noted it before - these two are in love and you can tell it in every way they interact. That doesn’t stop them from being thrown off by one another though, to amusing effect.
Back in school we get the usual hi-jinx, as the class does the ‘throwing beans at an oni’ tradition and it goes very poorly for Izumi, but Shikimori turns out to have come from The Matrix, apparently. There’s also a very fun, if slight, offering about you being your own worst enemy where jealousy is concerned.
That story and the next one, about Valentine’s Day, both have Hachimitsu functioning as some seriously laconic side narration and I wish she’d been doing that throughout the entire series because it’s wonderfully droll.
It says a lot about the work that’s been done with this group that an old saw like ‘somebody is bad at baking’ can become fresh if you like the characters involved. It doesn’t hurt that Hachimitsu’s attitude towards baking is as militant as my own and I may have made similar sentiments to my partner before.
Even the act of giving said chocolate is impressive - Shikimori’s coolness bona fides aren’t constantly on display, but the way she sets up her exchange with Izumi is just oozing with cool girlfriend power. It’s one of the best quiet displays of their chemistry in the book.
But it’s the last section that really brings things back to the dramatic, as a situation that had been resolved with some real talk turns out to have been not so resolved after all. I absolutely loved this because many stories, in general, would never go back to an old plot like this and dust it off for another go.
Here, however, it makes absolutely perfect sense and it’s not hard to see the feelings of the person involved haven’t been overcome or just gone away, much as they’ve tried. It feels so much more real than we often get and I’m very, very excited to see where it goes. It reflects the complicated nature of relationships so much better than you’d think, and with a simplicity that I found quite elegant.
5 stars - very much a series I have no chill for, this got everything right that it needed to and was both believable and had great character work. And even then it still managed to surprise me with some of the paths it took. That’s a perfect manga in my book.
That’s more like it. If the school trip was a bit less than my standard for the series, it comes roaring back to life with this volume. A typical ‘thoughtful reflection on how far I’ve come’ chapter for Izumi turns into a delightfully charming moment of hormones running wild right from the get-ho.
Which itself makes for some very awkward, yet delightfully sweet, fallout. The way Shikimori and Izumi’s relationship has been portrayed has been a consistently strong aspect of this manga and when it’s on point it is on point. I’ve noted it before - these two are in love and you can tell it in every way they interact. That doesn’t stop them from being thrown off by one another though, to amusing effect.
Back in school we get the usual hi-jinx, as the class does the ‘throwing beans at an oni’ tradition and it goes very poorly for Izumi, but Shikimori turns out to have come from The Matrix, apparently. There’s also a very fun, if slight, offering about you being your own worst enemy where jealousy is concerned.
That story and the next one, about Valentine’s Day, both have Hachimitsu functioning as some seriously laconic side narration and I wish she’d been doing that throughout the entire series because it’s wonderfully droll.
It says a lot about the work that’s been done with this group that an old saw like ‘somebody is bad at baking’ can become fresh if you like the characters involved. It doesn’t hurt that Hachimitsu’s attitude towards baking is as militant as my own and I may have made similar sentiments to my partner before.
Even the act of giving said chocolate is impressive - Shikimori’s coolness bona fides aren’t constantly on display, but the way she sets up her exchange with Izumi is just oozing with cool girlfriend power. It’s one of the best quiet displays of their chemistry in the book.
But it’s the last section that really brings things back to the dramatic, as a situation that had been resolved with some real talk turns out to have been not so resolved after all. I absolutely loved this because many stories, in general, would never go back to an old plot like this and dust it off for another go.
Here, however, it makes absolutely perfect sense and it’s not hard to see the feelings of the person involved haven’t been overcome or just gone away, much as they’ve tried. It feels so much more real than we often get and I’m very, very excited to see where it goes. It reflects the complicated nature of relationships so much better than you’d think, and with a simplicity that I found quite elegant.
5 stars - very much a series I have no chill for, this got everything right that it needed to and was both believable and had great character work. And even then it still managed to surprise me with some of the paths it took. That’s a perfect manga in my book.
February 19, 2023
Hachimitsu is officially best girl for scolding Nekozaki and Shikimori for winging their respective baking recipes. Seriously folks, cooking and baking are NOT the same thing, you can't just guess the measurements and hope that it works out! Thankfully, Hachimitsu is a baking master and helped out, I love her so much.
Also, Shikimori and Izumi being weepy-eyed messes after Izumi kisses her was so fucking funny and adorable! While their interactions can be a bit repetitive, moments like these are what make their relationship fun and keep it fresh.
Looks like there some drama in the forecast and I'm curious to see where its going to go and how its going to be handled. Looking forward to it!
Also, Shikimori and Izumi being weepy-eyed messes after Izumi kisses her was so fucking funny and adorable! While their interactions can be a bit repetitive, moments like these are what make their relationship fun and keep it fresh.
Looks like there some drama in the forecast and I'm curious to see where its going to go and how its going to be handled. Looking forward to it!
May 12, 2025
(English copy from my Instagram @agamundisr_escritor / @leyendoconalice)
Konnichiwa to all, readers 🌸
Today I bring you the review of the eleventh volume of "Shikimori Is More Than Just a Pretty Face." With that said, let's begin:
The volume begins with the train ride home. With their classmates asleep, the couple discusses the success of Izumi's organization, and Izumi expresses her happiness. Driven by his feelings, he tries to kiss her, but fails.
Back home, the tension over their non-consummation leaves them unable to eat or react, leading them to a difficult date filled with pent-up tension.
The epilogue of the school trip closes with a tender scene at a restaurant, where they reminisce about their first days as friends.
In the main chapters, the action returns to Izumi's bad luck at the Oni Gokko, where she expels ogres with broad beans. Shikimori once again excels at games and sports.
In a transitional story, the computer lab activities are interrupted by Izumi's bad luck, shifting the plot to focus on her interactions with her classmates.
In the final third, the action moves forward after Valentine's Day, with Shikimori and Nekozaki preparing homemade chocolates. A flashback reveals that Izumi gave her some he made, inspiring her to make them.
The kitchen scene, full of comical moments, precedes the delivery at school, where, apparently, none of the classmates are left empty-handed.
However, tension builds when Kamiya, who has received many chocolates, meets Shikimori in the library, which is also in charge of Izumi. In the final panels, he seems to be trying to give her a special chocolate to confess his feelings, after asking for a few minutes.
🌸Conclusion: This installment concludes the school trip arc following Izumi's emotional development and opens the door to a delicate situation for Shikimori in her love life.
Rating: 4🌸
Arigatou gozaimasu for your time 🌸
Konnichiwa to all, readers 🌸
Today I bring you the review of the eleventh volume of "Shikimori Is More Than Just a Pretty Face." With that said, let's begin:
The volume begins with the train ride home. With their classmates asleep, the couple discusses the success of Izumi's organization, and Izumi expresses her happiness. Driven by his feelings, he tries to kiss her, but fails.
Back home, the tension over their non-consummation leaves them unable to eat or react, leading them to a difficult date filled with pent-up tension.
The epilogue of the school trip closes with a tender scene at a restaurant, where they reminisce about their first days as friends.
In the main chapters, the action returns to Izumi's bad luck at the Oni Gokko, where she expels ogres with broad beans. Shikimori once again excels at games and sports.
In a transitional story, the computer lab activities are interrupted by Izumi's bad luck, shifting the plot to focus on her interactions with her classmates.
In the final third, the action moves forward after Valentine's Day, with Shikimori and Nekozaki preparing homemade chocolates. A flashback reveals that Izumi gave her some he made, inspiring her to make them.
The kitchen scene, full of comical moments, precedes the delivery at school, where, apparently, none of the classmates are left empty-handed.
However, tension builds when Kamiya, who has received many chocolates, meets Shikimori in the library, which is also in charge of Izumi. In the final panels, he seems to be trying to give her a special chocolate to confess his feelings, after asking for a few minutes.
🌸Conclusion: This installment concludes the school trip arc following Izumi's emotional development and opens the door to a delicate situation for Shikimori in her love life.
Rating: 4🌸
Arigatou gozaimasu for your time 🌸
July 1, 2025
Quel plaisir après tout ce temps de retrouver Shikimori et ses ami(e)s dans leur petit train train quotidien, amical et amoureux.
La série était en effet en pose chez nous depuis un certain moment, ce qui a pu inquiéter le lectorat mais Meian est à nouveau au rendez-vous et nous propose ce nouveau tome.
Faisant ensuite à leur voyage scolaire, nous plongeons, un nouveau dans le quotidien de nos jeunes et charmants héros bien maladroits, chaque annoncé est également un petit recul des plus charmants. Ici, Izumi est enfin audacieux, ce qui surprend sa belle. Heureusement, la reprise n'est pas loin et la Saint Valentin non plus, ce qui est l'occasion pour continuer à prouver ces sentiments, ce en quoi elle n'a plus peur.
Entre rougeurs et préparations chocolatées, entre amis et avec une balance, vous dira Hachimitsu, ce sont donc de nouveaux moments charmants qui nous attendent et nous font sourire. Rien de bien innovant sous le soleil mais beaucoup de bienveillance, d'humour et de tendresse.
Ainsi, même quand une rivale, repointe le bout de son nez, Shikimori reste fidèle elle-même et nous ne pouvons pas la détester. Au contraire, nous sommes sensibles devant tant de prévenance et une si belle preuve d'amitié et de confiance, même dans la rivalité.
Sympathie de comédie romantique, issu d’un magazine shonen, Shikimori reprend du service chez nous avec ce tome, où les héros avancent dans leur relation, tout en restant bien ingénus. C'est mignon, c'est doux, c'est frais, c'est reposant, ça ne prend pas la tête. On peut avoir l'espoir maintenant que la série suive son cours et ne fasse plus de pause chez nous pour se terminer prochainement, vu qu’elle est terminée depuis 2023 au Japon.
Article complet : https://www.sanctuary.fr/avis/151920/
La série était en effet en pose chez nous depuis un certain moment, ce qui a pu inquiéter le lectorat mais Meian est à nouveau au rendez-vous et nous propose ce nouveau tome.
Faisant ensuite à leur voyage scolaire, nous plongeons, un nouveau dans le quotidien de nos jeunes et charmants héros bien maladroits, chaque annoncé est également un petit recul des plus charmants. Ici, Izumi est enfin audacieux, ce qui surprend sa belle. Heureusement, la reprise n'est pas loin et la Saint Valentin non plus, ce qui est l'occasion pour continuer à prouver ces sentiments, ce en quoi elle n'a plus peur.
Entre rougeurs et préparations chocolatées, entre amis et avec une balance, vous dira Hachimitsu, ce sont donc de nouveaux moments charmants qui nous attendent et nous font sourire. Rien de bien innovant sous le soleil mais beaucoup de bienveillance, d'humour et de tendresse.
Ainsi, même quand une rivale, repointe le bout de son nez, Shikimori reste fidèle elle-même et nous ne pouvons pas la détester. Au contraire, nous sommes sensibles devant tant de prévenance et une si belle preuve d'amitié et de confiance, même dans la rivalité.
Sympathie de comédie romantique, issu d’un magazine shonen, Shikimori reprend du service chez nous avec ce tome, où les héros avancent dans leur relation, tout en restant bien ingénus. C'est mignon, c'est doux, c'est frais, c'est reposant, ça ne prend pas la tête. On peut avoir l'espoir maintenant que la série suive son cours et ne fasse plus de pause chez nous pour se terminer prochainement, vu qu’elle est terminée depuis 2023 au Japon.
Article complet : https://www.sanctuary.fr/avis/151920/
April 30, 2026
From a class trip to Kyoto, to Valentine's Day, to Setsubun, this manga's bringing on the hits with its cute, slightly odd cast. I was a bit surprised that our lead pair hadn't kissed. After their first one, they both flounder--adorably, of course--for a full day afterwards. I don't recall what's going on with Kamiya, since I only read a few of these every once in a while, but I'm sure it'll be explained more fully in a light confrontation in the next volume.
I set myself a "read 20 manga volumes in 30 days" challenge for April, and managed to squeak in the last few over the last day or two of the month. This was number 20. Understandably, the challenge wasn't as trying as "30 in 30" was (I love manga, but I don't love it that much), so once August's similar challenge rolls around, I'll likely go with a similar number.
I set myself a "read 20 manga volumes in 30 days" challenge for April, and managed to squeak in the last few over the last day or two of the month. This was number 20. Understandably, the challenge wasn't as trying as "30 in 30" was (I love manga, but I don't love it that much), so once August's similar challenge rolls around, I'll likely go with a similar number.
December 29, 2022
the oni bean scene (≧▽≦) izumi's burst of courage to kiss shikimori...plus that cliffhanger...!! augh I love this series so much. perfect sweet comfort read that also has really awesome messages about friendship.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2022
Those last few panels really have me intrigued to see what's coming next!!
September 8, 2025
It did take them TEN VOLUMES but there finally was some progression in their relationship. Izumi was so cute making chocolate for everyone too. This series is always so light and fun to read.
Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews