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ロンリーガールに逆らえない / Can't Defy The Lonely Girl #2
ロンリーガールに逆らえない(2)
「不登校だった生徒を説得できたら、好きな進学先を推薦する」という先生との約束が本人の本田空にバレて、学校に来てもらうため、毎日１つ「お願い」を聞くことになった桜井彩花。空と一緒にいることが多くなった彩花は、「私は本田さんと、どうなりたいんだろう？」と、じょじょに意識するにようになっていた。そんな中、転校生の守永和奏が、グイグイ空と友だちになっていくのを見た彩花はソワソワ。さらには放課後、空と彩花がキスしているところを、和奏が目撃してしまい…。うかつな委員長とアンニュイ問題児（？）、二人の秘密な青春ラブコメディ！
160 pages, Comic
Published October 16, 2020
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March 7, 2024
3.5*
This was cute! (＞∀＜)
This was cute! (＞∀＜)
May 30, 2024
Still reeling from the (Ferris) wheeling, Ayaka is left to recognize that she’s feeling something for Honda besides obligation. As she avoids addressing it, a new transfer student rolls in who has her sights set on Honda. Whatever is a girl to do?
This story sort of recovers its premise at the end of the story, but basically gives it lip service and not much else, which is not a swipe at the amount of kissing that leads to (although that turns out really funny given how accidentally thirsty Ayaka is).
Throwing Morinaga, the transfer student, into the mix is the wrong way to jostle the status quo, I think. She’s the typical bouncy gyaru and exuberant and turns out to be the support both girls need, but I like a story that has the strength to let its leads do the heavy lifting themselves.
When both of them get jealous because the other is spending time with Morinaga, without understanding why, it’s a little too convenient as plot devices go. I’m glad there’s no rival angle, but she’s still something I don’t think was needed.
Similarly, Honda’s backstory about meeting Ayaka is kind of a fizzle that involves a lot of love at first sight that might be realistic for that age, but isn’t terribly developed or interesting. You only need to check a volume of Whisper Me A Love Song to see this done really well. Honda’s withdrawn nature makes her far less engaging than Ayaka, to her detriment.
I do like that Ayaka apologizes for using Honda, even if she got the worse end of the deal, because that arrangement is getting in the way of her actual feelings. That’s a neat idea and even if she can’t quite confess yet, it’s good to get that cleared up early on, bonus point there.
When the story gets out of its own way, it’s actually pretty darn sweet. Besides a little classroom rendezvous, both girls do like one another and the little touches like Ayaka going out of her way to walk with Honda are really sweet. The quiet romance is much better than the machinations of the plot, but the latter seems to be the focus this time.
As befits the title, the role of lonely girl applies to both of them, depending on how you squint. Ayaka feels like an outcast in her own family because of the expectations heaped on her. Honda feels like one because her parents would rather fight than actually parent. There’s a nice duality and ‘they both save each other’ vibe to it.
Those parts are fun and the bones of a story that it, and the reader, would be better served telling. This veers off course from what it was originally intending and I’m not exactly sure why. It has elements of the premise, but the way it all comes together is inelegant.
Sadly, I also found the teacher who instigated all this to be way more annoying than funny this time out; she was walking a line but falls too far to the side of being a bully. It’s another example where a defter touch would have made this better.
The supporting cast is good, if incredibly accepting of all this going on (acceptance is good though!), and I do like the way they’re fleshed out a little bit. These two don’t exist in a vacuum and that makes the story better as well.
There’s a lot going for this story, but I do think it tries more than it succeeds. The ingredients are all there, but somebody forgot to turn the stove on. When it does heat up it does come together in very sweet ways, so I think it’s an apt summation.
3.5 stars - this series is fine and it occasionally brushes against being very good, but it’s either just okay in the writing department or doesn’t have confidence in itself in a way that makes it a bit less than its parts. Worthwhile, yes, but not top-tier yuri at this point.
This story sort of recovers its premise at the end of the story, but basically gives it lip service and not much else, which is not a swipe at the amount of kissing that leads to (although that turns out really funny given how accidentally thirsty Ayaka is).
Throwing Morinaga, the transfer student, into the mix is the wrong way to jostle the status quo, I think. She’s the typical bouncy gyaru and exuberant and turns out to be the support both girls need, but I like a story that has the strength to let its leads do the heavy lifting themselves.
When both of them get jealous because the other is spending time with Morinaga, without understanding why, it’s a little too convenient as plot devices go. I’m glad there’s no rival angle, but she’s still something I don’t think was needed.
Similarly, Honda’s backstory about meeting Ayaka is kind of a fizzle that involves a lot of love at first sight that might be realistic for that age, but isn’t terribly developed or interesting. You only need to check a volume of Whisper Me A Love Song to see this done really well. Honda’s withdrawn nature makes her far less engaging than Ayaka, to her detriment.
I do like that Ayaka apologizes for using Honda, even if she got the worse end of the deal, because that arrangement is getting in the way of her actual feelings. That’s a neat idea and even if she can’t quite confess yet, it’s good to get that cleared up early on, bonus point there.
When the story gets out of its own way, it’s actually pretty darn sweet. Besides a little classroom rendezvous, both girls do like one another and the little touches like Ayaka going out of her way to walk with Honda are really sweet. The quiet romance is much better than the machinations of the plot, but the latter seems to be the focus this time.
As befits the title, the role of lonely girl applies to both of them, depending on how you squint. Ayaka feels like an outcast in her own family because of the expectations heaped on her. Honda feels like one because her parents would rather fight than actually parent. There’s a nice duality and ‘they both save each other’ vibe to it.
Those parts are fun and the bones of a story that it, and the reader, would be better served telling. This veers off course from what it was originally intending and I’m not exactly sure why. It has elements of the premise, but the way it all comes together is inelegant.
Sadly, I also found the teacher who instigated all this to be way more annoying than funny this time out; she was walking a line but falls too far to the side of being a bully. It’s another example where a defter touch would have made this better.
The supporting cast is good, if incredibly accepting of all this going on (acceptance is good though!), and I do like the way they’re fleshed out a little bit. These two don’t exist in a vacuum and that makes the story better as well.
There’s a lot going for this story, but I do think it tries more than it succeeds. The ingredients are all there, but somebody forgot to turn the stove on. When it does heat up it does come together in very sweet ways, so I think it’s an apt summation.
3.5 stars - this series is fine and it occasionally brushes against being very good, but it’s either just okay in the writing department or doesn’t have confidence in itself in a way that makes it a bit less than its parts. Worthwhile, yes, but not top-tier yuri at this point.
April 14, 2024
THIS IS SO FREAKING CUTE BUT SAKURAI DAMMIT UR SO OBLIVIOUS
June 24, 2024
They are works nice and this is really super cute and I like the way the The plot is I want to see a slow burn but it’s not really super fast either this is a very good Yuri series and I really like the new character Wakana Morinaga.
December 5, 2023
Just gals being pals. Lol.
July 27, 2024
This was really cute and I can see the setup for what it will be like moving forward. I also like that the problematic aspects from volume one are kinda answered and dealt with in a way that makes me feel more comfortable with their relationship moving forward.
July 2, 2024
warum sprechen sie jetzt lateinisch was ist diese sprache
February 23, 2025
I love the gyaru she's so hot oml
December 18, 2024
rating: 3.5
a new character appears, jealousy, some cute backstory and... friendship? see, now things are getting better and i'm more into the story
a new character appears, jealousy, some cute backstory and... friendship? see, now things are getting better and i'm more into the story
September 6, 2025
Although this volume still has some problematic moments, overall the characters and their relationship continues to move in a positive direction. A new character is introduced who wants to help them come together and the general feeling is sweet.
I am a little baffled at some of the emotions expressed by Ayaka. It could easily tip into an unhealthy power dynamic, but I don’t think that’s the author’s intention. Sora is so awkwardly coded that she reads sympathetic instead of oppressive.
We’ll see if the trend continues in volume 3.
I am a little baffled at some of the emotions expressed by Ayaka. It could easily tip into an unhealthy power dynamic, but I don’t think that’s the author’s intention. Sora is so awkwardly coded that she reads sympathetic instead of oppressive.
We’ll see if the trend continues in volume 3.
May 4, 2025
I didn't LOVE the story, but I didn't completely hate it either. I had a lot of trouble immersing myself and genuinely enjoying the character interactions.
(Insert Frank Constanza yelling at Festivus, "I got a lot of problems with you people, and now, you're gonna hear about it!")
Okay, so I'm assuming the author tried to back peddle on the whole predatory, "you-have-to-do-what-I-say" romantic request plot line from story one, but honestly, while morally questionable, I feel like that was the strongest aspect/main draw of this manga. In volume 2, the author introduces a new character (who was pushy/abrasive/an in-your-face "I'm going to ask you a ton of personal questions and get into your business even tho we barely know each other" type who forced the two fmcs to KIND OF clear the air and admit their feelings for one another, (essentially riding them of the unbalanced relationship dynamic), but then the fmc character Honda still basically says Akaya SHOULD follow her requests, even tho she doesn't HAVE to anymore:
"Let's forget about the whole 'request' thing from now on, then."-H
"Oh, right... Of course..."-A
"Could I make... ... one last request?"-H
"Mm... Sure thing..."-A
"Even if we're friends... ... keep responding to my requests."-H
"Wha..? What?! That's no fair!"-A
"Heh heh. I'm looking forward to this."-H
"Dang... I'm really no match for you. Ha ha..."-A
Idk. I felt like introducing a meddling, "new to the school" character was just a strange way of trying to tell this story, especially SO early on in the series (like maybe it should've been a one hitter originally) and maybe it's simply a new author trying her best, but I'm honestly glad I didn't buy it but checked it out from the library.
This story flies by WAY too quickly. (I felt the same way about the first issue.) If this still has as many pages (176ish) as a regular manga, then man-o-man, some sort of magic is happening where I'm left wondering where the rest of the story went. So many scenes happened so quickly, and I felt I had no time to enjoy the subtleties of the art, the characters' realization of their own/others emotions. I blinked and it was over and like not very much was accomplished. Maybe these should be issued in omnibus format to be more satisfying.
I don't know if I'll continue reading this series, though SURELY, it gets better in time.
(Insert Frank Constanza yelling at Festivus, "I got a lot of problems with you people, and now, you're gonna hear about it!")
Okay, so I'm assuming the author tried to back peddle on the whole predatory, "you-have-to-do-what-I-say" romantic request plot line from story one, but honestly, while morally questionable, I feel like that was the strongest aspect/main draw of this manga. In volume 2, the author introduces a new character (who was pushy/abrasive/an in-your-face "I'm going to ask you a ton of personal questions and get into your business even tho we barely know each other" type who forced the two fmcs to KIND OF clear the air and admit their feelings for one another, (essentially riding them of the unbalanced relationship dynamic), but then the fmc character Honda still basically says Akaya SHOULD follow her requests, even tho she doesn't HAVE to anymore:
"Let's forget about the whole 'request' thing from now on, then."-H
"Oh, right... Of course..."-A
"Could I make... ... one last request?"-H
"Mm... Sure thing..."-A
"Even if we're friends... ... keep responding to my requests."-H
"Wha..? What?! That's no fair!"-A
"Heh heh. I'm looking forward to this."-H
"Dang... I'm really no match for you. Ha ha..."-A
Idk. I felt like introducing a meddling, "new to the school" character was just a strange way of trying to tell this story, especially SO early on in the series (like maybe it should've been a one hitter originally) and maybe it's simply a new author trying her best, but I'm honestly glad I didn't buy it but checked it out from the library.
This story flies by WAY too quickly. (I felt the same way about the first issue.) If this still has as many pages (176ish) as a regular manga, then man-o-man, some sort of magic is happening where I'm left wondering where the rest of the story went. So many scenes happened so quickly, and I felt I had no time to enjoy the subtleties of the art, the characters' realization of their own/others emotions. I blinked and it was over and like not very much was accomplished. Maybe these should be issued in omnibus format to be more satisfying.
I don't know if I'll continue reading this series, though SURELY, it gets better in time.
May 30, 2024
This was to cute and I hope ayaka need to find out what she really wants and what her feelings are.
We have new character in this volume
We have new character in this volume
December 10, 2025
This is just so damn cute! I loved the little fan club, and that Morinaga isn't planning to make things more dramatic than they need to be. The characters are fun, and the art is cute too! Looking forwards to more!
July 25, 2023
why just friends noooo
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March 12, 2025
they have my girl Morinaga working OVERTIME
December 26, 2025
I’m cheesing so bad rn
July 23, 2025
Everyone is so cute and now they have a fan club rooting for them. This will be fun.
July 10, 2023
this is lit
July 13, 2025
I think the first book did personally better than the second, but I love to see this series continue on, still a good read.
October 25, 2024
I absolutely love how precious this is!
I love that the "meddling friends" aren't really meddling. They're not inserting themselves and coming up with devious plots (without the knowledge of those it involves). It's really nice to see the friends be healthy and supportive. It's also nice that they're willing to give people space to grow and understand their own feelings in their own time. So often you see these stories/shows where the friends are pushy. Push = Toxic, and there is nothing toxic happening in this volume!
The new student is nice and adds a new element to the friend group. I hope she doesn't outshine any of the originals, as I'm still trying to get used to some of them. And I KNOW this is romance, but I'd love seeing more of the various friends. This volume really focused on Honami and the new student (for side characters). I could use a refresher on all the friends, so hopefully we'll get to the others again in the next volume.
As far as the romance itself, this volume really focuses on the two getting back onto the same page. While they're not wholly truthful with each other (and themselves) yet, they're definitely working on the quieter and more subtle parts of growing a romantic connection. A relationship isn't all grand gestures, after all. So it was nice to see their arc focus on establishing friendship and putting aside any potential misunderstandings that might get in the way of a hopeful relationship.
I love that the "meddling friends" aren't really meddling. They're not inserting themselves and coming up with devious plots (without the knowledge of those it involves). It's really nice to see the friends be healthy and supportive. It's also nice that they're willing to give people space to grow and understand their own feelings in their own time. So often you see these stories/shows where the friends are pushy. Push = Toxic, and there is nothing toxic happening in this volume!
The new student is nice and adds a new element to the friend group. I hope she doesn't outshine any of the originals, as I'm still trying to get used to some of them. And I KNOW this is romance, but I'd love seeing more of the various friends. This volume really focused on Honami and the new student (for side characters). I could use a refresher on all the friends, so hopefully we'll get to the others again in the next volume.
As far as the romance itself, this volume really focuses on the two getting back onto the same page. While they're not wholly truthful with each other (and themselves) yet, they're definitely working on the quieter and more subtle parts of growing a romantic connection. A relationship isn't all grand gestures, after all. So it was nice to see their arc focus on establishing friendship and putting aside any potential misunderstandings that might get in the way of a hopeful relationship.
December 3, 2022
Del 6 al 10 más los extras. Como quedé enganchá lo seguí y las sigo queriendo mucho, entremedio confusión por la compañera que parecía rival pero en realidad venía a shippearlas y contribuir en la comunicación (agradecida), al final Ayaka toma el valor para decirse como se siente PERO AUN ESTÁ CONFUNDIDA y no sabe qué son esos sentimientos así que le pide ser amigas oficialmente, y Sora preciosa acepta porque la quiere cerca, ayudaaaa sdjhfsj
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October 6, 2024
this one is right up my alley - extremely cute and wholesome. the slightly uncomfy premise is left far behind here as they both grow closer and come to realize their true feelings for each other. I was afraid of the love triangle that the back of the book hints at, but it ends up being SOOO cute, since morinaga basically just becomes their cheerleader!! I loved the three legged race, and sora's backstory is sweet.
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February 4, 2021
4.3⭐
they are too cute and i want to protect them so bad, Ayaka really needs to find out what she really wants and what her feelings are.
they are too cute and i want to protect them so bad, Ayaka really needs to find out what she really wants and what her feelings are.
June 16, 2024
I’m loving this series. Totally adorable yuri manga.
August 30, 2024
ah, this is such a classic sapphic trope, and I'm loving every second of it. very excited to have anew fave series. not so excited about having to wait
January 1, 2025
I LOVE THIS
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