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ラブ★コン [Love Com] #2
Love★Com, Vol. 2
Risa's getting really confused about her feelings for Ôtani--she doesn't know if she wants to help him get back together with his ex-girlfriend or keep him all to herself!
177 pages, Paperback
First published July 25, 2002
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Aya Nakahara
109 books264 followersAya Nakahara is an award-winning Japanese comic book author who made her debut in 1995. She is most famous for her Kansai-dialect romantic comedy series Lovely Complex (also known as ラブ★コン or Love★Com) which as well as spawning a feature film and a 24-episode animated television series has been translated into many different languages and has been published across the world.
She primarily writes in the romance and romantic comedy genres. Her most recent work is Dame no Watashi Koishite kudasai R (ダメな私に恋してくださいR).
See also 中原アヤ.
She primarily writes in the romance and romantic comedy genres. Her most recent work is Dame no Watashi Koishite kudasai R (ダメな私に恋してくださいR).
See also 中原アヤ.
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May 20, 2024
[20/05/2024] ~ Te amo Lovely Complex sos literalmente lo mejor que existe en materia romántica nadie te llega ni a los talones. La relectura de este tomo claramente me gustó más que la primera vez que lo leí porque me pasé todo el trayecto del tren twirling my hair and kicking my feet como si estuviera completamente enamorada. Lo mucho que me entretiene y disfruto la lectura de esta historia posta no tiene sentido.
Le subo una estrella porque wtf este tomo ni a palos merece menos de 4 estrellas.
4 de 5 estrellas.
Una de las cosas que nunca me terminó de cerrar del anime, fue cuando Otani y Risa se pelean porque ella le hizo chocolates por el día de San Valentín, y cuando se los quiere dar, él se los rechaza... cuando originalmente él le dijo que se los hiciera. En el anime, pasan 5 minutos y se arreglan, y me dejó medio ¿? porque me pareció una actitud re forra la de Otani como para perdonarlo así nomás. Pero en el manga, ellos están mucho más tiempo peleados, y hasta vemos a Otani replanteándose sus sentimientos (!!! literalmente grité), por lo cual, cuando él le pide perdón por cómo se comportó, tiene mucho más sentido, y está mejor desarrollado.
Eso es lo que más rescato de este volumen xd.
3.5 de 5 estrellas.
Le subo una estrella porque wtf este tomo ni a palos merece menos de 4 estrellas.
4 de 5 estrellas.
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Una de las cosas que nunca me terminó de cerrar del anime, fue cuando Otani y Risa se pelean porque ella le hizo chocolates por el día de San Valentín, y cuando se los quiere dar, él se los rechaza... cuando originalmente él le dijo que se los hiciera. En el anime, pasan 5 minutos y se arreglan, y me dejó medio ¿? porque me pareció una actitud re forra la de Otani como para perdonarlo así nomás. Pero en el manga, ellos están mucho más tiempo peleados, y hasta vemos a Otani replanteándose sus sentimientos (!!! literalmente grité), por lo cual, cuando él le pide perdón por cómo se comportó, tiene mucho más sentido, y está mejor desarrollado.
Eso es lo que más rescato de este volumen xd.
3.5 de 5 estrellas.
August 1, 2021
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December 11, 2022
They're much cuter as "All Hanshin-Kyojin" than a typical shoujo manga love match. I can't remember if I got far enough with it before to see if "why not both?" was a factor.
March 28, 2021
Busqué el opening y todavía recuerdo la letra 🥳🤭 hajsjsj así que ahora mientras leo suena en mi cabeza todo el rato xd
Y se me había olvidado decir que mezcla el romance escolar con humor 👉👈 no es que lo esté promocionando, solo digo lalala 🤫🤣
Y se me había olvidado decir que mezcla el romance escolar con humor 👉👈 no es que lo esté promocionando, solo digo lalala 🤫🤣
November 28, 2022
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AHHHH ALREADY OFF TO SUCH A GOOD START!! I feel like sometimes it takes a little bit of time to get into a manga series, but I’m already EEPPPP. I love the anticipation of waiting for a couple to get together & here ITS WAITING FOR THEM TO REALIZE THE FEELINGS THEY HAVE FOR EACH OTHER. just like the anime, risa has certain feelings when it comes to otani but she doesn’t understand them yet. She gets jealous, sad, and happy when he does certain things and she doesn’t know why (duh bc ur in love!) they genuinely care for one another and I think that’s what makes their friendship so much fun. Bc you know at the end of the day they care but they will still constantly bicker and tease the one another. Some of my fav scenes in this volume: otani and risa going to the sea monk concert on Christmas, otani asking questions about Haruka (jealousy?), otani asking for a chocolate cake, risa being upset he didn’t take her Valentine, nakou and nobu telling otani he has feelings for risa hahah but he denies it, and otani apologizing for not accepting the Valentine. IM SCREAMING BC IM SO EXCITED FOR THEM TO GET TOGETHER AND REALIZE THEIR FEELINGS! I’m living for this anticipation.
AHHHH ALREADY OFF TO SUCH A GOOD START!! I feel like sometimes it takes a little bit of time to get into a manga series, but I’m already EEPPPP. I love the anticipation of waiting for a couple to get together & here ITS WAITING FOR THEM TO REALIZE THE FEELINGS THEY HAVE FOR EACH OTHER. just like the anime, risa has certain feelings when it comes to otani but she doesn’t understand them yet. She gets jealous, sad, and happy when he does certain things and she doesn’t know why (duh bc ur in love!) they genuinely care for one another and I think that’s what makes their friendship so much fun. Bc you know at the end of the day they care but they will still constantly bicker and tease the one another. Some of my fav scenes in this volume: otani and risa going to the sea monk concert on Christmas, otani asking questions about Haruka (jealousy?), otani asking for a chocolate cake, risa being upset he didn’t take her Valentine, nakou and nobu telling otani he has feelings for risa hahah but he denies it, and otani apologizing for not accepting the Valentine. IM SCREAMING BC IM SO EXCITED FOR THEM TO GET TOGETHER AND REALIZE THEIR FEELINGS! I’m living for this anticipation.
December 25, 2025
having the friends be writing the thought bubbles to help the lead figure out the feelings he desperately doesn't want to think about. then having him call them out for it is so meta. peak comedy!
also the author started talking about complicated, hard nipples in her author's note. i can see how this story came from her mind truly.
also the author started talking about complicated, hard nipples in her author's note. i can see how this story came from her mind truly.
July 4, 2021
Qu'est-ce que j'aime ce manga! C'est hilarant et à la fois tellement touchant.
February 18, 2024
Nah, it just can't live up to anime. Adaptation surpassed the original.
November 15, 2008
Volume 2, and the romantic misunderstandings continue. An ex-girlfriend of Ôtani's shows up and she is a cute little thing that looks just like Chiharu. Maybe Ôtani does have a type after all. Risa convinces herself that the ex has shown up because she wants to get back together with Ôtani and does all she can to help that happen.
Meanwhile, a really tall and really handsome guy catches Risa up in a bear hug. It is Haruka, an old friend from grade school. Back then he was the target of bullies and Risa defended him, so he's got a crush on her. Nice as he is to Risa, though, he is a real jerk to Ôtani. As Risa continues to defend Ôtani to Haruka, he asks her the same question everyone else is thinking--is she in love with Ôtani? Is Ôtani in love with Risa?
Meanwhile, a really tall and really handsome guy catches Risa up in a bear hug. It is Haruka, an old friend from grade school. Back then he was the target of bullies and Risa defended him, so he's got a crush on her. Nice as he is to Risa, though, he is a real jerk to Ôtani. As Risa continues to defend Ôtani to Haruka, he asks her the same question everyone else is thinking--is she in love with Ôtani? Is Ôtani in love with Risa?
May 25, 2015
It's pretty cute how this progressed from volume 1 with both Otani and Risa having love interests pop up and interfere with their progressing relationship.
I love Otani's height issue and Risa's pride and how both faults exacerbate any situation between them. (Like the Valentine's cake!) Haruka actually makes me mad! I loved the Christmas Umibozu concert at the last minute! A real turning point to me.
Their friends are so cute like the long time couple (made up of Otani's and Risa's best mates) who always has an opinion and example to weigh in with.
BOTTOM LINE: Teen angst at its best.
I love Otani's height issue and Risa's pride and how both faults exacerbate any situation between them. (Like the Valentine's cake!) Haruka actually makes me mad! I loved the Christmas Umibozu concert at the last minute! A real turning point to me.
Their friends are so cute like the long time couple (made up of Otani's and Risa's best mates) who always has an opinion and example to weigh in with.
BOTTOM LINE: Teen angst at its best.
February 6, 2017
Ну что, знакомство с жанром манги можно считать состоявшимся. Но на все 16 томов меня, конечно, не хватило, но о том, что прочитала первые два, не жалею.
В Токийском метро такое читается отлично))) Если бы не уезжать через несколько дней, можно было бы и продолжить.
Впрочем, изначально идея была в том, чтобы дети её на японском читали. Но обнаружилась переводная, и всё - в японской книжке никто из них даже до середины первого тома не добрался.
Но одна история на 16 (даже 17) книжек - это, конечно, только с картинками читать можно. Иначе ж от тоски с ума сойдёшь.
Пойду, вернусь к нормальному печатному тексту. С одной-единственной "иллюстрацией" - обложкой.
В Токийском метро такое читается отлично))) Если бы не уезжать через несколько дней, можно было бы и продолжить.
Впрочем, изначально идея была в том, чтобы дети её на японском читали. Но обнаружилась переводная, и всё - в японской книжке никто из них даже до середины первого тома не добрался.
Но одна история на 16 (даже 17) книжек - это, конечно, только с картинками читать можно. Иначе ж от тоски с ума сойдёшь.
Пойду, вернусь к нормальному печатному тексту. С одной-единственной "иллюстрацией" - обложкой.
June 23, 2015
Me super encanta
August 15, 2021
3.5
*anime/manga characters usually wearing the same clothes every day*
Aya Nakahara: "okay, hold my beer."
*anime/manga characters usually wearing the same clothes every day*
Aya Nakahara: "okay, hold my beer."
November 16, 2020
Lo ameee
Parece que los chicos están empezando a desarrollar sentimientos, aunque no pueden ser capaces de aceptarlos. Me cae muy bien Otani.
Un rival a aparecido y va a complicar la relación
Parece que los chicos están empezando a desarrollar sentimientos, aunque no pueden ser capaces de aceptarlos. Me cae muy bien Otani.
Un rival a aparecido y va a complicar la relación
October 12, 2023
THINGS ARE GETTING MORE INTERESTING HEHEHE I CANT OTANIS SO CUTE
January 2, 2024
Chicas of course! Voy por el tomo 2… chicas Aya Nakahara es simplemente perfecta🤩 ella es tan graciosa y simpática en sus notas… con respecto a la historia esta tan bien hilada y construida 👏🏼👏🏼 recomiendo 100% podéis mirar el anime q también esta súper chulo.. feliz año!!🤭💋
September 23, 2020
I love this series so much I can't even!
August 1, 2021
So the "they only act like they don't like each other because they are uncomfortable admitting they like each-other" plot continues. Nakahara ups the tension a bit by first introducing an old girlfriend of Otani and then an old schoolmate of Risa's with a huge crush on her, which was honestly a real relief because oh my goodness is the gender policing and pressure to conform strong with this one. At least once her old schoolmate shows up we get to hear at least one person appreciate Risa for who she is and not wish she was shorter, more delicate, and/or more ladylike.
Unfortunately for myself, this sort of gender policing probably made the series that much more relatable to my own life. I assume that things will become a bit more accepting once they finally admit to liking each other, which I do believe happens before the end? Honestly, I have no idea. I decided to reread this series and by gosh that's what I'm going to do.
Unfortunately for myself, this sort of gender policing probably made the series that much more relatable to my own life. I assume that things will become a bit more accepting once they finally admit to liking each other, which I do believe happens before the end? Honestly, I have no idea. I decided to reread this series and by gosh that's what I'm going to do.
July 11, 2014
The (not yet) love story of Koizumi and Otani continues!
Misunderstanding is abundant as their (not yet) love is strained by third parties and their own foolishness when it comes to each other.
Koizumi is battling herself and subsequently denying her new found feelings for the shrimp. All the while Otani remains oblivious to her obvious signs of interest.
This volume reads like pure unbridled fluff and I love that. I swear when I read these things I look like a crazy person. I just can't help it if I'm giggling like a loon! The utter cuteness is too much to bare.
Misunderstanding is abundant as their (not yet) love is strained by third parties and their own foolishness when it comes to each other.
Koizumi is battling herself and subsequently denying her new found feelings for the shrimp. All the while Otani remains oblivious to her obvious signs of interest.
This volume reads like pure unbridled fluff and I love that. I swear when I read these things I look like a crazy person. I just can't help it if I'm giggling like a loon! The utter cuteness is too much to bare.
January 7, 2015
3.5 stars ^^ it's getting better... there are some parts where the difference seems more awful then other times, lol. But the two of them are amazing, adorable and funny!
September 1, 2018
This review is for the Italian edition.
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December 22, 2025Mentre sono in corso i preparativi per il concerto di Natale, Risa ripensa alla macchina della compatibilità, che ha calcolato un’affinità del 100% tra lei e Ōtani. Tuttavia è convinta che tra loro non potrà mai esserci nulla oltre l’amicizia.
All’improvviso ricompare Kanzaki, l’ex ragazza di Ōtani, che invita lui — tramite Risa — a una serata della squadra di basket, con l’intenzione di parlare con lui dopo averlo lasciato in passato. Ōtani però decide di rispettare l’impegno preso con Risa e partecipa al concerto.
Risa incontra Kanzaki al tempio e, fraintendendo la situazione, Kanzaki crede che Risa e Ōtani stiano insieme, rinunciando così all’idea di chiarirsi con lui. Il chiarimento avviene comunque grazie all’intervento di Risa: Kanzaki si scusa semplicemente per aver lasciato Ōtani per uno “spilungone”, spiegando che non voleva creare paranoie o malintesi. In realtà, Kanzaki non aveva alcuna intenzione di dichiararsi di nuovo.
Arriva San Valentino e Risa si sente giù di morale, convinta che non regalerà mai il cioccolato a nessuno. Ōtani, con gentilezza, si offre di riceverlo, magari sotto forma di torta. Proprio quel giorno Risa ritrova il suo vicino di casa Haruka, un ragazzo alto dai tratti femminili, rientrato da poco dall’Inghilterra.
Tra Haruka e Ōtani non scorre subito buon sangue, a causa dei loro caratteri apparentemente opposti. L’arrivo di Haruka porta Ōtani a rifiutare il cioccolato, che Risa finisce così per regalare proprio a lui.
Haruka, incuriosito, cerca di scoprire i veri sentimenti di Risa e arriva persino a sfidare Ōtani per conquistare il cuore della “gigantessa”. Risa si trova a un bivio: non riesce a confermare ad Haruka di non provare nulla per Ōtani, mentre quest’ultimo confessa di aver rifiutato il cioccolato perché si sentiva in imbarazzo all’idea di riceverlo davanti a persone che avrebbero potuto spettegolare.
All’improvviso ricompare Kanzaki, l’ex ragazza di Ōtani, che invita lui — tramite Risa — a una serata della squadra di basket, con l’intenzione di parlare con lui dopo averlo lasciato in passato. Ōtani però decide di rispettare l’impegno preso con Risa e partecipa al concerto.
Risa incontra Kanzaki al tempio e, fraintendendo la situazione, Kanzaki crede che Risa e Ōtani stiano insieme, rinunciando così all’idea di chiarirsi con lui. Il chiarimento avviene comunque grazie all’intervento di Risa: Kanzaki si scusa semplicemente per aver lasciato Ōtani per uno “spilungone”, spiegando che non voleva creare paranoie o malintesi. In realtà, Kanzaki non aveva alcuna intenzione di dichiararsi di nuovo.
Arriva San Valentino e Risa si sente giù di morale, convinta che non regalerà mai il cioccolato a nessuno. Ōtani, con gentilezza, si offre di riceverlo, magari sotto forma di torta. Proprio quel giorno Risa ritrova il suo vicino di casa Haruka, un ragazzo alto dai tratti femminili, rientrato da poco dall’Inghilterra.
Tra Haruka e Ōtani non scorre subito buon sangue, a causa dei loro caratteri apparentemente opposti. L’arrivo di Haruka porta Ōtani a rifiutare il cioccolato, che Risa finisce così per regalare proprio a lui.
Haruka, incuriosito, cerca di scoprire i veri sentimenti di Risa e arriva persino a sfidare Ōtani per conquistare il cuore della “gigantessa”. Risa si trova a un bivio: non riesce a confermare ad Haruka di non provare nulla per Ōtani, mentre quest’ultimo confessa di aver rifiutato il cioccolato perché si sentiva in imbarazzo all’idea di riceverlo davanti a persone che avrebbero potuto spettegolare.
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November 28, 2016
While this is still so much your typical manga, with the 'wrong' two people winding up attracted to one another, the relationship that is building here is rather deep and solid, which makes me really like this book. There is nothing superficial about any of the characterizations - and in fact some rather deep topics are introduced at the end of this volume that carries over into the next. I'm pleased to see gender issues addressed so honestly, and the reactions of those around them, doesn't go for the cheap humor, but rather takes the storyline intelligently - a fact that I do love.
So a love story between a girl that's too tall, and a boy that's too short - in fact becomes something a whole lot more meaningful. This is one of my favorites, and a series that I would like very much to own.
So a love story between a girl that's too tall, and a boy that's too short - in fact becomes something a whole lot more meaningful. This is one of my favorites, and a series that I would like very much to own.
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July 2, 2021Risa and Otoni’s classmates all think the two are a pair. The two are quick to deny it… Otoni’s ex-girlfriend shows up and Risa jumps to conclusion. She decides to help him get back with his ex… however, she feels conflicted.
The shoe falls on the other foot when Risa’s childhood friend starts monopolizing her time. This guy keeps picking a fight with Otoni.. He is not exactly thrilled at seeing Risa with this guy either…
I actually picked up the first two volumes from my local library. The premise looked like something I might enjoy. And boy did I ever.
This is a teenage, high school romantic comedy. I smiled through all two volumes. I will definitely be checking out the rest
The shoe falls on the other foot when Risa’s childhood friend starts monopolizing her time. This guy keeps picking a fight with Otoni.. He is not exactly thrilled at seeing Risa with this guy either…
I actually picked up the first two volumes from my local library. The premise looked like something I might enjoy. And boy did I ever.
This is a teenage, high school romantic comedy. I smiled through all two volumes. I will definitely be checking out the rest
November 23, 2021
Este tomo de manga, aquí puedes ver como se van desarrollando los sentimientos de ambosa, aunque más los de Koizumi hacía los de Otani.
Podemos ver dos nuevos personajes de los cuales solo uno será permanente, y el otro solo es para tener más información de uno de los personajes.
Una de las razones por las que lo quería leer era el tema del "chocolate", con este tomo puedo entender más su relación, en el anime, hay unas cuantas situaciones que dejaron "al hay se va", es decir, lo dejaron en la superficie, apenas y dieron tiempo de desarrollar el tema cuando ya estaban pasando de el.
La parte del concierto, es sin duda una de mis favoritas.
Podemos ver dos nuevos personajes de los cuales solo uno será permanente, y el otro solo es para tener más información de uno de los personajes.
Una de las razones por las que lo quería leer era el tema del "chocolate", con este tomo puedo entender más su relación, en el anime, hay unas cuantas situaciones que dejaron "al hay se va", es decir, lo dejaron en la superficie, apenas y dieron tiempo de desarrollar el tema cuando ya estaban pasando de el.
La parte del concierto, es sin duda una de mis favoritas.
March 17, 2021
Aunque aun es el inicio entretenida, aparece un par de nuevos personajes, aunque al parecer solo uno será permanente. Risa entre la negación y el descubrimiento.
4 star
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January 19, 2022
I really liked this volume, I ship Risa and Ōzumi very much and I´m very happy that they are noticing that they have feelings for each other. It was very funny when Nobu and her boyfriend started to put Ōzami´s thoughts into comic bubbles.
The first part of the volume was really good, it was nice to see Ōtami´s ex because we got to see a little bit of his backstory and when Ōtami went to the concert instead to the dinner my heart melted. However, in the second part they introduced Haruka and he is straight up annoying and very controlling, i hate him. But overall I loved this volume.
The first part of the volume was really good, it was nice to see Ōtami´s ex because we got to see a little bit of his backstory and when Ōtami went to the concert instead to the dinner my heart melted. However, in the second part they introduced Haruka and he is straight up annoying and very controlling, i hate him. But overall I loved this volume.
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December 7, 2025
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Un manga marrant qui se lit bien.
J'ai bien aimé suivre l'évolution des sentiments des personnages et des réflexions autour.
Par contre pas top l'amitié / amour avec des piques, des critiques, des engueulades et des coups à longueur de journée.
En fait, ça crie un peu trop tout au long du manga.
C'est aussi pas assez féministe à mon goût et ça banalise du sexisme ou des agressions sexuelles... Notamment avec le grand-père insupportable.
Et à la fin ça traîne trop en longueur. Je pense que ça aurait pu s'arrêter avant.
Un manga marrant qui se lit bien.
J'ai bien aimé suivre l'évolution des sentiments des personnages et des réflexions autour.
Par contre pas top l'amitié / amour avec des piques, des critiques, des engueulades et des coups à longueur de journée.
En fait, ça crie un peu trop tout au long du manga.
C'est aussi pas assez féministe à mon goût et ça banalise du sexisme ou des agressions sexuelles... Notamment avec le grand-père insupportable.
Et à la fin ça traîne trop en longueur. Je pense que ça aurait pu s'arrêter avant.
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March 21, 2021
Este tomo me sacó mas de una risa; me encanta lo hilarante que es la historia.
Me sigue gustando todo el detalle que Aya Nakahara le puso a los vestuarios, está como para hacer un libro de ilustraciones sobre la moda en Lovely Complex.
Lo que también me gusta mucho es que esta es una historia en la cuál los protagonistas se enamoran y no se dan cuenta hasta que ya están hasta las trancas, por alguna razón ese es uno de mis clichés favoritos.
Dicho todo lo anterior, Venga el tomo tres!
Me sigue gustando todo el detalle que Aya Nakahara le puso a los vestuarios, está como para hacer un libro de ilustraciones sobre la moda en Lovely Complex.
Lo que también me gusta mucho es que esta es una historia en la cuál los protagonistas se enamoran y no se dan cuenta hasta que ya están hasta las trancas, por alguna razón ese es uno de mis clichés favoritos.
Dicho todo lo anterior, Venga el tomo tres!
January 9, 2022
Divertente, ironico e leggero. Mi è stata regalata l’intera serie per Natale.
Ho visto l’anime ispirato a questo manga non so quante volte durante il periodo delle superiori. Poterlo finalmente leggere è una vera emozione per me.
Pur trattando tematiche adolescenziali, l’autrice affronta anche argomenti più complessi: emerge, per esempio, il tema transgender, il che lo rende un manga assolutamente adatto alla nostra contemporaneità pur essendo stato realizzato a partire dal 2001.
Ho visto l’anime ispirato a questo manga non so quante volte durante il periodo delle superiori. Poterlo finalmente leggere è una vera emozione per me.
Pur trattando tematiche adolescenziali, l’autrice affronta anche argomenti più complessi: emerge, per esempio, il tema transgender, il che lo rende un manga assolutamente adatto alla nostra contemporaneità pur essendo stato realizzato a partire dal 2001.
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