Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro Vol. 13

イジらないで、長瀞さん [Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san] #13

by nanashi

Non tormentarmi, Nagatoro! (Vol. 13)

Genres: Manga, Romance, Comics, Slice Of Life, Humor, Comedy, Fiction

194 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 8, 2022

Reviews

[Victor The Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro - Vol. 13 (My Kindle Review)

We get a big surprise in the form of Senpai defending Nagatoro when some of her judo club members speak about her being inadequate lately, but things unexpectedly smooth out after he gets into an overly-close situation in the locker room. Back at school, a field trip that involves both their grades is coming up and he’s in charge of his group’s itinerary. Nagatoro and her girls, who are also in his group, have different ideas but luckily he’s able to make a good compromise they’ll make they all happy. A (100%/Outstanding)

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

With Nagatoro back in judo and going hard at it, she doesn’t have much time for Senpai. And she doesn’t need his help anyway, right? Cue the drama as a fellow club member metes out a serious whupping on our heroine. Then the shower hi-jinx you never wanted ensue and the school trip looms.

I have been a Nagatoro apologist and defender more than once, because the series has been pretty dang good at a number of points. This isn’t one of them. Oh, it’s got plenty of moments. But then it has the other moments and they’re not so great.

Senpai keeps stepping up where it counts and he gets some winners here that show why he’d be dating Nagatoro already if his spinal column was at all consistently existent. His slow growth has been fun to watch, especially when it comes to sticking up for himself and others.

His interactions with Nagatoro have come down quite a bit too, in terms of cruelty, and she couldn’t be any more plain about the fact that she likes him (witness their lingering bet and her hissy fit after the school trip planning) at this point.

And then we introduce yet another huge-breasted character and the godawful sexual harassment begins. This shower sequence is uncomfortably exploitative, honestly, featuring a lot of barely obscured Nagatoro for the reader to (presumably) leer at.

Yes, I know, I am reading a book aimed at horny teenagers - I survived all of Good Ending, dammit - but normally Nagatoro has eschewed such flagrant sexuality in favour of, well, slightly less flagrant (or just so extreme it’s impossible to take seriously, in the case of the former art club president).

It’s a bit much. I won’t pretend some of it isn’t funny - the way our leads end up in the wrong showers is actually very amusing because it makes a great point about the importance of good graphic design (making fun of the tropes as you use them is always a good way to get a pass). There’s just a fine line between manga being manga and me feeling like I’ll be put on a list for reading this and it’s perilously close here.

I also love Nagatoro’s nonsensical middle school nickname and how it explains her ridiculous movement powers around Senpai. You wouldn’t expect a story to explain the way it draws things, so that was a really clever bit of business. Nice catch, too, Senpai.

The following school trip arc shows that Senpai can’t present information worth a damn, although I like that his plan has merits, he’s just super bad at making his case. Which leads to massive pushback when Nagatoro and her pals sign up for Senpai’s group (the nonsense justification for how they’re all going on this trip is great just because of how “whatever, we’re doing this” it is).

This section works really well because it shows that for all the progress we’ve seen, there are still a lot of ways to hurt feelings very, very easily. But with some good advice from some unlikely sources, plus playing to his own strengths, the day is saved. Or should that be date? The look in Nagatoro’s eyes here is brilliant.

For me this volume was like eating a pizza with olives. I hate olives. So I would pick them off. But if you miss one and bite into an olive, you’re just going to focus on the taste of what you hated and have a harder time seeing the good stuff around it. The series has done that sort of crass, brazen, comedy before. It just didn’t work for me here this time out.

3 stars - you can’t win ‘em all and, honestly, as time goes on I’m hoping the lingering bad taste will fade and I’ll remember all the good stuff. I still like the story, but it’s been much better and less obvious about its pandering.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

This cover is less cute... If I wanna buy this series physically I should probably skip some volumes because of the covers, which is a bit annoying. But then again I'm not exactly the target audience for this, so it's expected I guess.

[Sarul Sakulthong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nanashi เก่งมากที่สามารถเขียนตัวละครแบบฮายาเสะ นางาโทโระขึ้นมาได้ เริ่มจากการเป็นนางมารร้ายที่ผู้อ่านเกลียดและรำคาญ กลายเป็นนางเอกที่ผู้อ่านหลงรัก ส่วนพระเอกก็พัฒนาจาก Loser ที่ไม่มีความมั่นใจในตัวเองกลายเป็นคนที่พึ่งพาได้ Character development ใหญ่เบอเริ่มทั้งพระนางเลย แถมดีกรีความโรแมนติกในเรื่องนี้คือค่อยๆบิ๊วแบบ Slow burn ไปเรื่อยๆ เคมีพระนางโคตรดี เวลาอ่านแต่ละเล่มนี่คือแบบ อ้าวจบเล่มแล้วเหรอ อย่าเพิ่งสิ! ไม่ได้อ่านอะไรแล้วติดแบบนี้มานานมาก โคตรประทับใจ พล็อตคล้ายๆทาคากิซัง แต่ผมชอบเคมีพระนางในเรื่องนี้มากกว่า

[Diogo Muller · Rating 4 out of 5]

This manga gets cuter and cuter! While this volume in particular does invest quite a bit into raunchy humor, in the end it's just a heartwarming romantic story.

[Ben Nealis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Disregarding the cover art and the fan service that occurred this is a pretty good volume. This volume probably contains the second most progression we've seen for the main couple so far. They are a couple in all but name and the word boyfriend was even thrown around in a half joking manner. Seeing more judo is always nice and the setup for the school trip sets up the coming story quite well.
One aspect I enjoyed that hasn't been shown in a while is Senpai's relationship with the other girls. Even though they still tease him to an extent you can tell they've all become somewhat friends and that they're rooting for him and Nagatoro. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[Sheepy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series so much. Each volume has me smiling, and it always seems to go too quickly!! I want, no need more!!!

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nagatoro and Nao continue to deliver

Ok, so this time quite a lot of shenanigans involves the karate club, the new shower block (! yes, it’s pretty much what you imagine) and the whole-school trip. As usual our protagonists are not dense but definitely in denial (or are they? Does Nagatoro have a long, looooong plan?) and the supporting cast are actually supportive in their usual challenging ways (team Sakura FTW). It’s silly, sweet and fun and I am here for it.

If the preceding paragraph is gibberish to you then you need to start with volume 1 not volume 13 - you won’t regret it :)

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciate how Nanashi allows Nagatoro & Senpai's friendship to grow in really meaningful ways without sacrificing the premise of the series. Despite Senpai's overall reticence and introversion, he still manages to step up in support of Nagatoro at key moments. I'm also impressed with how the author manages to sidle right up to the line between titillation and exploitation without crossing it. The scene in the showers is equal parts hilarious, horrifying, and brilliant. And though it all, there is still a sense of innocence between the two main characters that adds a lot to the story.

[John Ronald · Rating 5 out of 5]

They really ramp up the sexual tension and hormones with this one...the whole showers renovation subplot was hilarious. They've been around each other practically naked and can't tell a soul. Nobody got a peak but it was super embarrassing for them both. It made me laugh out loud. All too real in the embarrassing lives of teens.

[47Time · Rating 5 out of 5]

These artists don't shy away from nakedness. There is a bit of humor when Senpai and Nagatoro each go into the wrong showers at school. Thankfully, one of Nagatoro's colleagues in judo class covers for them. She never liked Nagatoro, but Senpai impressed her when he stood up for his not-girlfriend.

[Anthony Wendel · Rating 3 out of 5]

A new rival arrives and it allows Senpai the opportunity to stand up for Nagatoro. It's a moment which allows for the pair to bond more. Unfortunately, the rival seems like they may like Senpai a bit themselves. This could be interesting.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 4 out of 5]

We get a lot more serious moments between Nao and Nagatoro. The shower scene was very cliche but the trip planning chapters were sweet and nice.

[Ana Paes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Notes: way too sexual for such young characters

[Cindi Chavez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think the story plot is cute and interesting. I love Nagatoro annoying personality. I guess that’s why I keep reading the series.

[Deardeers · Rating 4 out of 5]

AGGHHH I love them so much.

[Parker Ryu · Rating 3 out of 5]

these kids really need to work on their communication skills

[Dony Grayman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tomo 13 en edición argentina con portada algo spoilera.

[Zintulo Deyuno · Rating 4 out of 5]

NO ME JODAS, NAGATORO 13 de NANASHI 774.
Tomos sin subtítulo pero con capítulos con número y nombre.

[Reese · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks volume cover for making me look like a creep

Anyway good development volume!! Even if I wasn’t a fan of the shower stuff

[Justin Perucca · Rating 3 out of 5]

The beginning with Senpai finding out how hard nagatoro is working was sweet, other than that, the volume was pretty basic and boring.

[Canavan · Rating 2 out of 5]

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