Sasaki and Miyano: Second-Years, Vol. 2

Sasaki and Miyano: First-Years #2

by Kotoko Hachijo (Novelization), Shou Harusono (Original Story & Art), Kevin Steinbach (Translator)

Time for another peek into the details of Sasaki and Miyano’s lives as second-year students! Miyano's class is getting ready to go on a big field trip. Plus, there's plenty of excitement with Sasaki as White Day approaches. What other precious moments await these two?

Genres: Manga, Light Novel, Romance, LGBT, Contemporary, Slice Of Life, Boys Love

162 pages, Paperback

First published January 27, 2022

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like Kuresawa, this is your book - he narrates most of it. Since he's not the character I'm in this for, it didn't quite do it for me, although it's still a very nice novel in the spirit of the manga.

[Stacie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t put into words how much I love Sasaki and Miyano ❤️ This was a short and sweet book that just added more to an already perfect story.

[Trolldemodia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sasaki and Miyano Second Year is set in manga/anime verse of the same name and follows the titular characters through their second years of school navigating future university prospects and newly established relationships.

While this book had a very similar vibe to that of the first volume the differences were striking! 80% was still told through the eyes of Kuresawa. Which while it gave a different view of some of the events from the anime, still got a little long winded at times. However having this volume be post the confessions of the anime and main series the sweet and fluffy moments did hit differently. I appreciated the sweet innocence of this story, really focusing on the newness of a first relationship/first love and didn’t push it to take the relationship faster than what I thought was a natural pace!

Overall I’m giving this one a 4/5. I would read it again just for some of the White Day scenes! I would love to see this series continued with University but alas do not believe it will ever be so!

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

First half of this book was narrated from Kuresawa's point of view, whereas the second half by Sasaki, which I found more interesting. Lots of minute details in the light novel that give you the backstory to some parts in the manga. It really dives into Kuresawa's story and his relationship with his girlfriend on that came to be. I was more invested in Sasaki and Miyano, so the second half held my attention more.

This timeline backs up the period just after Sasaki and Hirano's graduation, as they study for college entrance exams with some flashbacks.

[Riana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this. This one in particular is more well-organized than the first and has some great art, stories, and perspectives. This was mostly narrated by Kuresawa, and we get to see how the second-years' Hokkaido trip was, which was so lovely. The last two chapters are narrated by Sasaki and that was cute too, and also gave us an even deeper insight into his thoughts toward Miyano, his classmates, and how he himself views his change over time since meeting Miyano. This was great stuff, and I couldn't help but smile while reading the whole time.

[Hstwdthllczy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒔

Over half of this was was narrated by Kuresawa, which was nice, however, I was looking for more sasamiya interactions so it didn't hit with me as much as the first novel. It's still cute though.

[Paul Dute · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Backstories

I really loved both Vol. 1 & 2! Provided many small details about the background of both Sasaki and Miyano story-line and some welcome hints about Hirano and Kagiura!

[Emmaline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I WISH THERE WERE MORE HIRANO AND KAGIURA MOMENTS!!! I loved the chapter with Sasaki and Hirano, their friendship, yes friendship, is so unique. They're both all grown up now and I'm sure Sasaki will realize the bond between them soon enough, I really hope they'll keep in touch..

[Gabriella Petty · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite mangas and the anime is also really well done🫶🏼

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute novel with additional stories! I was surprised this one stuck with Kuresawa as the narrator for so long, but I do enjoy his POV. Also Sasaki's POV.

[Shelby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was SO CUTE!! Loved it more than First Years! Kuresawa ruins all men for me. Sasaki and Miyano’s chapter had so much TENSION! So good!

[Rebecca Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars.

[Kiersten Buckner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Completely lovely ❤️

[John Larmee · Rating 4 out of 5]

it was pretty good I liked the first one more though. it just had better content ig.

[silverkyliemoon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the cover and extras chapters! <3

[TP · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chap 4 🥵

[Zen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peak

[Lady Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the manga better sorry light novel

[Reba · Rating 3 out of 5]

So sweet, I love them

[Nad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute light reading, thank you for kuresawa’s pov as always

[Kata · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75⭐

[Rae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can I just say that I love these light novels so much? It's so great to hear more about Kuresawa and his girlfriend. It's also really funny to see him watching these relationships from a third-person POV and being just like us readers. He was so funny with how he not so subtly was guiding Sasaki and Miyano to just get together already. As always my favorite part of these light novels is to hear from Sasaki's point of view. That boy has been through a lot with his longing and waiting so it's always fun to hear from him and get his thoughts. It's also funny because in front of Miyano he's all cute but around everyone else he's either grumpy and quiet or awkward. I love the duality of his character so much. Overall a great read for anyone who likes Sasaki and Miyano.

[erielle ⋆˚ ༘ * · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute and fluffy novel in the series! Quite a long part of the novel was narrated from Kuresawa's point of view, which was refreshing, but still had the classic charm of Sasaki to Miyano. I also personally enjoyed the main couple's relationship told from Sasaki's point of view, as well as the elaboration on Sasaki's friendship with Hirano. Overall, it's a great and delightful read!