We Were There, Vol. 5

僕等がいた [Bokura ga Ita] #5

by Yuuki Obata

R to L (Japanese Style). In love, timing is everything.If you can't convey your feelings at that crucial moment,Even fate will pass you by.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Shojo, Graphic Novels, Drama, Comics, Slice Of Life

200 pages, Paperback

First published April 26, 2004

About the author

Yuuki Obata (小畑友紀) is a Japanese mangaka.
She won a Shogakukan Award for New Mangaka category in 1998 through her first creation, "Rain Drops".

Reviews

[Kimberly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Will someone please remind me WHY on earth I keep reading this???

[Jenny Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is starting to get better. Yano is less of an ass, and he is starting to come to terms with everything that happened. The side story had some good quotes in it and did add some character development as well. The art continues to be beautiful as well. Looking forward to see how this is going to turn out.

[Pearl Perla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hahaha Nanami ringing the bell so desperately!! And Yano’s momma be like “uuummmmm”

This manga made me feel so nostalgic.

[ale (taylor's version) everett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chapter 17

Me da tanta impotencia que Yano no le diga lo que siente a Nanami.






me duele verlos separados :(

PD: TAKE ES UN MALDITO AYDUIA LO ODIO NO PUEDO COMO LE HACE ESO A SU AMIGO S.O.S

Chapter 18







Chapter 19

En un momento me cae super mal Take y al siguiente no ahdjfhas ojala lo atropelle un carro para yo dejar de sentir tantas cosas



NANAMI ES MUY CAIDA DE LA MATA, ella es como yo XD

Chapter 20





Si escuchan un grito soy yo.
Dios, si antes amaba a Take ahora más. Ama a Nanami y aún así, pudiendo decirle toda la verdad de sus sentimientos a ella, sólo se apartó del camino y dejó que ella fuera por Yano, y yo solo...

''¿Qué tipo de presente podría superar tu pasado?''
''Algo así... Un presente en el que estés junto a mi.''

OMG CHAO

[Delanie Dooms · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is okay

1/4 of book story side

Here we see something interesting. The love between our two protagonists dwindles--it exists, but we see clearly the concept that love is a tentative thing, has no basis in the world of infinity. Rather, love exists and can be replaced with a new love; there is no constancy, all that exists is replacement. Nana must choose between the up-and-coming Takeuchi or Yano, the former of which is conflicted yet resolute, the latter willing to change.

The same thought, repeated again and again, that memories delusory and the present is all that exists--is again repeated here. Before, it is between Yano and Nana--now it is between Yano, sister, and Nana-san. He must--we are told--let go of his memories of Nana-san, realize that her death is real; that there is nothing left. But is this the right option?

The book concludes on a cliff-hanger.

The concluding story gives Takeuchi more character. He is, of course, from the start, pretty much exactly what this story describes him as; he is someone who self-sacrifices his love for others. His "kind eyes" are precisely kind because of this, because of his first love--love lost, turned into a memory. I suppose it is meant to deepen the meaning behind his desire for Nana, on a metatextual level, as well as provide a cute little story, complete with a poem.

[bow down to our ace king victor vale · Rating 2 out of 5]

Rooting for Takeuchi even tho that ship will prolly never sail T^T Yano still sucks imo. I’m gonna give it one more volume, and that’s prolly where I’ll stop.

Edit: couldn’t completely finish vol.6 lol; just skimmed the rest of the series and yeah—maybe ill come back to it someday? i gave it a good 5 and a half volume try so there’s that. i do have to say that the covers for the series are all gorgeous tho ><

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Wow, I really like Takeuchi. Yano really doesn't deserve Nana, he's just not that nice. It sucks he had his crappy relationship with Nana-San, but that doesn't mean he can treat others like garbage. I hope Take realizes this and goes for Nana! Take reminds me of Daigo from Sand Chronicles.

[Franchesca Nicole · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just finished this volume, and I just can't with Yano's friend. His friend is super nice, and I honestly think Nana and him should get together, but he's butting in a whole lot in the development of the characters and the plot progression that it's a bit annoying. I would like to see a happy ending for him, but he's getting on my nerves!

[Bryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am back to really enjoying this series -- it is heartfelt and sincere rather than just being a love triangle for the sake of complicating the story. I particularly like the focus on Yano & Take's friendship and how important it is to each of them, even if they can't really figure out how to balance it with their romantic lives.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really good! The story is getting more and more interestig and I'm loving the characters. thex are so dynamic and flawed, just like i real life.

[nate · Rating 3 out of 5]

takeuchi >>

[Rose :3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lamest book of the series goes to ‼️‼️‼️

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 4 out of 5]

Idk but I like Yano. He’s just got some trauma to deal with. I want to see how his story unfolds, with or without Nanami.

[Maude · Rating 4 out of 5]

Takeuchi you go get your girl

[Claudia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chapters 17-20

[kuristina- tabreez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Because Yano is unable to get over his past love with Nana-san, he and Nanami decide to break up.
It's been over a week and neither one of them can seem to get over the other yet.

In order to win Nanami back, Yano is trying his best to move on from his past love but, he just doesn't know how to let go of what he once thought was and was going to be the love of his life.
What he does know, however, is that if he cherishes Nanami he needs to hurry and wake up before his best friend, Takeuchi, sweeps her off her feet!

[Soobie is expired · Rating 1 out of 5]

Eppure Takeuchi è un personaggi maschile molto più sfaccettato di Yano. E sarebbe un ragazzo perfetto per la povera Nanami. Lo dimostra in mille Modi, mentre Yano continua ad essere il ragazzino egoista del solito.

Non so io. Take ha tutti i lati positivi di questo mondo e non ha un bagaglio passato che lo opprime, al contrario di Yano. E invece Nana va a scegliere la strada più difficile. Sarebbe anche da apprezzare ma povera, fa tutto quello che vuole Yano alla fin fine.

Va beh, ormai l'ho comprato e lo leggiamo tutto ma... :-(

[Softreflection · Rating 5 out of 5]

Why does this book tear at my heart strings so much?
probably because I find it so sad when two people like each other and won't be together.
This is one of the reasons I read the series and it's my favorite anime and manga.

[Sam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Aaaaand, I'm going to stop reading this series at this point. Seriously unhealthy relationships going on here with zero sight of betterment of characters or situations. I think I, as the reader, suffered enough after 5 volumes.

[Lily4 · Rating 3 out of 5]

comic for adult...

[Jc · Rating 4 out of 5]

The scene where he tries to get the picture back on his phone melted me. I'm such a sap.

[CJ - It's only a Paper Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yano!!!!! Oh no. Guys!!??

[Jasmine Saunders]

-sigh- wow its getting complicated

[edel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume left me confused, betrayed, and heartbroken.

Oh how I love this series.

[Mehsi · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was sad/beautiful. I loved how the boys are now having a little war over Nanami. :)

Also the side-story was <3.

[Kimikimi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full review on last volume

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moments where it's good and not so good. But at the same time, can't help but want to know what happens with these two.

[Jace · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first and the best shoujo manga I have ever read nothing made me feel what I felt the same as We Were there did.

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a continued unhealthy binge on this wildly tragic yet heartwarming series.

[Evey Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nota: 4.5

Incluye una historia corta: run baby run