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宝石商リチャード氏の謎鑑定 コミカライズ (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Manga) #4
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard Vol. 4 (The Case Files of Jeweler Richard
Seigi Nakata is a second-year student at Kasaba University who is majoring in economics. He works part-time at a jewelry shop run by the breathtakingly beautiful jeweler Richard. One day, while Seigi is talking to his schoolmate (and crush) Tanimoto, he meets her good friend Shinkai. Through a twist of fate, Seigi finds himself wrapped up with mysterious rumors of a cursed emerald at Shinkai's ballet troupe!
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 25, 2021
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December 14, 2022
I'm so glad I managed to squeeze this in before my travels. Gosh, I love this series so much, Seigi and Richard are such lovely characters, and I just love how with each volume their relationship deepens. I don't remember the emerald case being in the anime, but the fire opal case was. The scene where Richard picks up Seigi who just had a very painful friendship break up was so emotional in both versions.
January 7, 2023
when richard started blasting music and said it was finnish i died a little because that was definitely not finnish 😭😭 but other than that probably the best scene yet
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June 8, 2024
I really enjoyed this volume. It has a lot of emotional moments 😢 but we did get to see more of seigi and Richard friendship development, so that was nice to see, so cart wait to read next volume.
January 27, 2023
This is my favorite volume so far. I love how Seigi and Richard's friendship is developing. There were so many cute and sweet moments between them. This volume had a lot of emotional moments that hurt my heart too. Beautiful art. Highly recommend.
January 12, 2023
Seigi and Richard are finally starting to get closer in this volume, and I’m so excited to see how things develop with their relationship and Jewelry Estranger.
August 13, 2023
I am really loving this series so far, and the development of the two main characters' relationship is just so good
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December 27, 2022
I first read the light novel version of the two cases included in this fourth edition of the Jeweler Richard manga. Once I read the manga, I realized just how true it stays to the novel and was very impressed and happy to see that.
It was especially cool to see a case that wasn't in the anime come to life with illustrations in this book. I absolutely loved seeing how the mysteries and stories unfolded in each illustration, and it even helped me gain a fuller perspective on all that happened in each plotline.
So well done and I just adore this series!
It was especially cool to see a case that wasn't in the anime come to life with illustrations in this book. I absolutely loved seeing how the mysteries and stories unfolded in each illustration, and it even helped me gain a fuller perspective on all that happened in each plotline.
So well done and I just adore this series!
July 24, 2023
As with Volume 3, I'm a little disappointed. There was a little more personal stuff in here, that I'd been hoping for, but I found the Ballerina story quite difficult. Maybe it got lost in translating the light novel, I'm not sure. The whole fun of these "cases" is that it's Richard's expertise as a Jeweler and his knowledge of the world that solves the cases, but that didn't happen here. The case really had little to do with gems or jewellery, and we never got to see any of the hints that helped Richard solve the case. It felt all too magical and off page for my liking, with Seigi belatedly explaining - as he always does. Though that's his usual, it felt a little drawn out and tedious here. I can't really say why.
The second story of Seigi's old senpai was much better, and allowed for some personal exchanges between Seigi and Richard.
The second story of Seigi's old senpai was much better, and allowed for some personal exchanges between Seigi and Richard.
August 22, 2023
Chance Encounter of the Opal es uno de los casos que más sentimental me pone, siempre que llego a esa parte prefiero omitirla, pero también tiene una de las mejores escenas entre Richard y Seirgi y me encanta.
En este volumen podemos decir que al fin superaron la fase de jefe–empleado para ser considerados amigos y eso lo convierte en uno de mis favoritos.
Y LA JODIDA ESCENA FINAL, eso fue una cita, gente, que nadie les diga lo contrario.
En este volumen podemos decir que al fin superaron la fase de jefe–empleado para ser considerados amigos y eso lo convierte en uno de mis favoritos.
Y LA JODIDA ESCENA FINAL, eso fue una cita, gente, que nadie les diga lo contrario.
November 17, 2023
3.5/5
While talking to his crush Seigi meets her friend, a professional ballerina, only to later run into her while investigating a disappearing necklace. This one was odd, I felt like too many things were done off screen. The reveal also seemed too high stakes for how light the plot had been so far. The second case revolved around Seigi's former martial arts senior and the situation surrounding a jewel he had recieved as a present. I enjoyed this one a lot, it had emotional depth and an interesting resolution. It also brought Richard and Seigi closer, it was nice to see them connect and deepen their bond.
While talking to his crush Seigi meets her friend, a professional ballerina, only to later run into her while investigating a disappearing necklace. This one was odd, I felt like too many things were done off screen. The reveal also seemed too high stakes for how light the plot had been so far. The second case revolved around Seigi's former martial arts senior and the situation surrounding a jewel he had recieved as a present. I enjoyed this one a lot, it had emotional depth and an interesting resolution. It also brought Richard and Seigi closer, it was nice to see them connect and deepen their bond.
June 26, 2025
Each story ends on with a little bit of sadness but joy and hope as well. I like seeing their friendship grow. We are reminded again how little we truly know about Richard in this volume. We mostly just know what he does not like. Is this BL? It feels like it could be, but he is still saying he is interested in his female peer at school. So Bi exploration?
April 13, 2024
Story 3 stars
Artwork 3 stars
Color n/a (B&W)
Lettering 5 stars
Overall rating: 3.6 stars
Theme/genre: Manga
Setting: Japan
Likeable characters: Richard, Seigi
Artwork 3 stars
Color n/a (B&W)
Lettering 5 stars
Overall rating: 3.6 stars
Theme/genre: Manga
Setting: Japan
Likeable characters: Richard, Seigi
June 4, 2024
I once again enjoyed this universe. It took a little bit to get into but once I was there I enjoyed both cases. For a manga that seems lighthearted, these cases end up being heavy with emotions coming out of left field surprising me!
February 26, 2023
fave volume so far. that second case got me :’)
June 12, 2023
I love the emerald story. It's my favourite case by far, and the manga version of it was really good too. The aftershow scene is just 👌 my heart breaks every time
August 31, 2023
seigi you dumbass ily so much
October 11, 2023
I love the friendship between Seigi and Richard 🥰😁
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May 9, 2024
Rating 3.75
August 18, 2024
Another amazing heartfelt addition. I love how the two leads' understanding and compassion for each other keeps growing.
January 18, 2023
This time it's about emeralds and opals. Both very beautiful and having their own history. The story about the emerald necklace was intricate, and interesting. Then we meet an old friend of Seigi who hasnt had such an easy life. Throughout the series we get glimpses of Richard and Seigi's life. Being handsome isnt what its all cut out to be!
February 26, 2025
I really love this series.
I got behind in reading for a few reasons, I guess; one is that when books are piling up, I shelf the ones I know I like and would be keeping. Another is probably that I wasn't as fond of Volume 3, so I wasn't quite as eager to jump into the next one. Worried it might not hold up over time, I guess?
This one's maybe 4.5 stars; the emerald storyline is interesting and has some really good moments but is overall a little...strained? A ballet as a third party front for drug smuggling with the elderly props guy as the in-between was stretching disbelief a little bit, particularly since it was never explained how he ever got into it to begin with. Plus how often was jewelry being exchanged between those two ballet companies? It sounded like the emerald necklace was a one-off loan for a special performance that didn't happen often.
I definitely see why it was left out of the anime adaptation, because it was just a bit too convoluted and clunky to fit with the more succinct and emotionally impactful ones they focused on. (Like the second half of this volume, the opal storyline.) But it does still have some really wonderful Richard and Seigi moments, and funny scenes with Seigi anxiously swearing to Tanimoto that he's not dating his boss, and then repeatedly telling Richard in public and private settings that he's the most beautiful man he's ever seen in his life.
There's also a really important parallel that happens at the end of these two cases - which is why it's great to have them bundled into a single (slightly thicker) manga volume. Richard gets pulled into the local police station for something like three hours of intensive questioning after he helps to unveil the drug smuggling ring. As a flashy foreigner with a sharp eye for gemstones, he seems suspicious, even though he was the one to bring the case to the police to begin with.
But when he emerges, he finds Seigi outside, waiting for him, with a box of caramels, a smile, and a listening ear. Just like he waited after their first meeting, when he'd rescued Richard from a group of thugs.
The opal story is somehow both hilarious and absolutely brutal. This is the point where obliviously bisexual Seigi becomes so incredibly obvious. Richard picks up on the intensity of Seigi's emotional attachment to a good-looking, heroic senpai from his karate days, even carefully asking Seigi to clarify what he means by "their past together" and the nature of their relationship.
Seigi, of course, thinks it's entirely normal to spend years pining after someone he worshipped that much, and to be completely devastated when the reunion ends in a more intentional and permanent separation.
Richard waiting five hours for Seigi, with a warm car and a box of tissues and music he can blast on the radio so Seigi can scream and cry as much as he wants...
Ugh. Their relationship is beautiful. The depth of care between them is so thoughtfully developed, and the way they praise each other somehow never strays into awkward or embarrassing territory, even though they're remarkably intense about it. I think it's because it's so warm and genuine, and built out of a really strong foundation.
I got behind in reading for a few reasons, I guess; one is that when books are piling up, I shelf the ones I know I like and would be keeping. Another is probably that I wasn't as fond of Volume 3, so I wasn't quite as eager to jump into the next one. Worried it might not hold up over time, I guess?
This one's maybe 4.5 stars; the emerald storyline is interesting and has some really good moments but is overall a little...strained? A ballet as a third party front for drug smuggling with the elderly props guy as the in-between was stretching disbelief a little bit, particularly since it was never explained how he ever got into it to begin with. Plus how often was jewelry being exchanged between those two ballet companies? It sounded like the emerald necklace was a one-off loan for a special performance that didn't happen often.
I definitely see why it was left out of the anime adaptation, because it was just a bit too convoluted and clunky to fit with the more succinct and emotionally impactful ones they focused on. (Like the second half of this volume, the opal storyline.) But it does still have some really wonderful Richard and Seigi moments, and funny scenes with Seigi anxiously swearing to Tanimoto that he's not dating his boss, and then repeatedly telling Richard in public and private settings that he's the most beautiful man he's ever seen in his life.
There's also a really important parallel that happens at the end of these two cases - which is why it's great to have them bundled into a single (slightly thicker) manga volume. Richard gets pulled into the local police station for something like three hours of intensive questioning after he helps to unveil the drug smuggling ring. As a flashy foreigner with a sharp eye for gemstones, he seems suspicious, even though he was the one to bring the case to the police to begin with.
But when he emerges, he finds Seigi outside, waiting for him, with a box of caramels, a smile, and a listening ear. Just like he waited after their first meeting, when he'd rescued Richard from a group of thugs.
The opal story is somehow both hilarious and absolutely brutal. This is the point where obliviously bisexual Seigi becomes so incredibly obvious. Richard picks up on the intensity of Seigi's emotional attachment to a good-looking, heroic senpai from his karate days, even carefully asking Seigi to clarify what he means by "their past together" and the nature of their relationship.
Seigi, of course, thinks it's entirely normal to spend years pining after someone he worshipped that much, and to be completely devastated when the reunion ends in a more intentional and permanent separation.
Richard waiting five hours for Seigi, with a warm car and a box of tissues and music he can blast on the radio so Seigi can scream and cry as much as he wants...
Ugh. Their relationship is beautiful. The depth of care between them is so thoughtfully developed, and the way they praise each other somehow never strays into awkward or embarrassing territory, even though they're remarkably intense about it. I think it's because it's so warm and genuine, and built out of a really strong foundation.
April 28, 2023
December 6, 2025
pudding next volume!!!
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