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ハニーレモンソーダ [Honey Lemon Soda] #1
Honey Lemon Soda, Vol. 1
Uka Ishimori has one dream in to have fun in high school! As a self-avowed dense, stone-faced introvert who spent all of middle school hardening her heart against a daily barrage of bullying, breaking out of her shell is easier said than done. Luckily, she's not alone—Kai Miura, a classmate whose blond hair reminds her of the lemon soda he so enjoys, has her back. Step by step, she endeavors to cast off the shadows of her past and reinvigorate her life!
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2016
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About the author
Mayu Murata
52 books37 followersName (in native language): 村田真優
Works (in chronological order):
- Dokuro X Heart [ドクロ×ハート] (2007)
- Mousou Cinderella [妄想シンデレラ] (2009)
- Nagareboshi Lens [流れ星レンズ] (2010-2014, 10 volumes)
- In the chocolate [インザチョコレー] (2011)
- Mata Ashita [またあした] (2015, 3 volumes)
- Fukashigi Closet [不可思議クローゼット] (2015)
- Honey Lemon Soda [ハニーレモンソーダ] (2016, 26 volumes ongoing)
Works (in chronological order):
- Dokuro X Heart [ドクロ×ハート] (2007)
- Mousou Cinderella [妄想シンデレラ] (2009)
- Nagareboshi Lens [流れ星レンズ] (2010-2014, 10 volumes)
- In the chocolate [インザチョコレー] (2011)
- Mata Ashita [またあした] (2015, 3 volumes)
- Fukashigi Closet [不可思議クローゼット] (2015)
- Honey Lemon Soda [ハニーレモンソーダ] (2016, 26 volumes ongoing)
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December 16, 2023
This was kind of a chaotic start for me. I didn’t love it but I also didn’t hate it. It’s one of those manga where the love interest is kind of an ass, but has some redeeming qualities. I’m going to give it a few more volumes before I make the decision on whether I want to continue it or not.
December 17, 2022
I've read this manga before, but it's always good to reread your favorites right? Yen Press is going to licensed this shoujo romance manga and oh my god I'm so excited. Honey Lemon Soda is one of the big ones right now in the shoujo genre. It sells millions, thousands, of volumes I swear. And it still didn't have a licensed English translation earlier this year which was so confusing!!! But so happy Yen Press decided it was time to end our suffering and yay YOU'LL SEE THESE ON SHELVES AND DIGITAL IN JANUARYYYYY VOLUME 1 BABY.
It's so cute. It'll remind you a bit of Kimi ni Todoke and Ao Haru Ride? I love both of them so much so this manga soon became a favorite. It's sweet, cute, and full of enjoyable moments. It's a high school shoujo manga, I mean, you'll get the characters' high school life and them falling in love, making friends, and trying to personally grow. The heroine is shy and she has been very lonely all throughout her school years. Now, she's in a new school and it's time for some changes! She meets Kai there, this popular handsome guy and he helps her out on becoming a better "you" for her. Like, she helps her to grow and go for what she wants and speak up! Of course, they'll eventually fall in love.
Everyone should be reading it if you haven't yet!
It's so cute. It'll remind you a bit of Kimi ni Todoke and Ao Haru Ride? I love both of them so much so this manga soon became a favorite. It's sweet, cute, and full of enjoyable moments. It's a high school shoujo manga, I mean, you'll get the characters' high school life and them falling in love, making friends, and trying to personally grow. The heroine is shy and she has been very lonely all throughout her school years. Now, she's in a new school and it's time for some changes! She meets Kai there, this popular handsome guy and he helps her out on becoming a better "you" for her. Like, she helps her to grow and go for what she wants and speak up! Of course, they'll eventually fall in love.
Everyone should be reading it if you haven't yet!
January 13, 2023
VIDEO REVIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/TxXygSiPigU
"Your happiness has already begun."
If Kimi ni Todoke and Komi Can't Communicate had a shoujo baby, Honey Lemon Soda would be the result, which is the perfect combo! (Never mind the fact that I haven't actually read or watched a lot of Komi Can't Communicate, but Komi reminds me of Uka and Miura reminds me of Kazehaya from Kimi ni Todoke.)
Uka is SOOOOOOO precious!! Heroines (or heroes) that have been and/or are bullied in school always hit me pretty hard, and Uka's story was definitely no exception! The way she has hardened her heart and facial expressions so she won't feel hurt by the bully's actions really hurt my heart. Definitely made me thankful for Miura being in her life and helping to push her to sprout wings and fly! I deeply enjoyed seeing the progression of her story just in this first volume alone and honestly think it's only go on the up and up as she gets to actively see her dreams become reality.
And Miura is quite the character! I wouldn't go as far to say he is a "bad boy," but I guess compared to Uka, he is to a degree? I really love how he wears hats and how he is super honest and frank with Uka, even though there were times I felt my eyebrow raise because why was he saying THAT to our main girl?! He's pretty mysterious overall and think that does set up some nice future character growth and getting to know him better. I know I loved loved LOVED how he deeply encouraged Uka at multiple points! His words really hit deep and was SO thankful how he lifted her up figuratively, rather than tear her down.
The art is STUNNING!!! I appreciated multiple pages and panels because the art style is super cute with some of the frazzled Uka panels but also just gorgeous to look at and appreciate when it comes to some of the "glow-ups" during certain scenes.
I also enjoyed all the characters and very much looking forward to seeing more of all of them!
Overall, this was such an amazing first volume! I am SO thankful Yen Press published this in English because it's going to be a series I know I will continue to love and enjoy! Can't wait for volume two!!
"Your happiness has already begun."
If Kimi ni Todoke and Komi Can't Communicate had a shoujo baby, Honey Lemon Soda would be the result, which is the perfect combo! (Never mind the fact that I haven't actually read or watched a lot of Komi Can't Communicate, but Komi reminds me of Uka and Miura reminds me of Kazehaya from Kimi ni Todoke.)
Uka is SOOOOOOO precious!! Heroines (or heroes) that have been and/or are bullied in school always hit me pretty hard, and Uka's story was definitely no exception! The way she has hardened her heart and facial expressions so she won't feel hurt by the bully's actions really hurt my heart. Definitely made me thankful for Miura being in her life and helping to push her to sprout wings and fly! I deeply enjoyed seeing the progression of her story just in this first volume alone and honestly think it's only go on the up and up as she gets to actively see her dreams become reality.
And Miura is quite the character! I wouldn't go as far to say he is a "bad boy," but I guess compared to Uka, he is to a degree? I really love how he wears hats and how he is super honest and frank with Uka, even though there were times I felt my eyebrow raise because why was he saying THAT to our main girl?! He's pretty mysterious overall and think that does set up some nice future character growth and getting to know him better. I know I loved loved LOVED how he deeply encouraged Uka at multiple points! His words really hit deep and was SO thankful how he lifted her up figuratively, rather than tear her down.
The art is STUNNING!!! I appreciated multiple pages and panels because the art style is super cute with some of the frazzled Uka panels but also just gorgeous to look at and appreciate when it comes to some of the "glow-ups" during certain scenes.
I also enjoyed all the characters and very much looking forward to seeing more of all of them!
Overall, this was such an amazing first volume! I am SO thankful Yen Press published this in English because it's going to be a series I know I will continue to love and enjoy! Can't wait for volume two!!
February 5, 2023
Wow, I went from rereading a shoujo romance I love (Ima Koi) to reading a shoujo romance that I disliked (this one). Gotta love the gambling game of shoujo romance manga.
Okay looks, this series isn't that bad. I can totally imagine teenage me loving something like this; fawning over the beautiful boys, oohing and awwing over the lovely artwork, cheering on Uka, the whole nine yards. The problem is, I'm not a teenager anymore. I'm an adult in my thirties and unfortunately for this manga, I have read some great shoujo romances recently and this just does not hold up to them. Hell, it doesn't even hold up to the shounen romances I've read recently, some have even become personal faves.
As for why this is, I think the problem is threefold: The main character, her love interest, and the potential length of the series. Let's start with the former-the main character spends most of this volume either a) lamenting the life she's been dealt or b) fawning over the main male lead Miura. That's it. I don't know what she likes, I don't know her hobbies, hell as far as I can tell her only real "dream" is to be with Miura which, on the surface, isn't bad by shoujo romance standards, but it makes for an incredibly uninteresting main lead. And like I said, a lot of shoujo romance protagonists tend to really fawn over their crushes/boyfriends, but the difference is usually they have strong personalities and desires to balance it out and/or a strong supporting cast to balance it out. This manga, as of right now, has neither of those things are present and I have no desire to see if it gets better.
As for the love interest, I just don't like how abrasive he is. His sweet moments do not make up for the amount of shouting and insults that he throws at Uka. He's a stereotypical shoujo romance "bad boy with a heart of gold" lead and he's not interesting or endearing enough for me to like him. Also I'm just really fucking sick of that trope and it shows cuz all the shoujo romance manga I do like do not have a main male lead with that trope.
And finally, and what was the final nail in the coffin, the potential length of this series. When I finished this volume, I was on the fence about it and thought, "well I could give it a couple more volumes, see where it goes," until I looked up how far along the manga is. As of writing this review, the manga is currently 21 volumes long and STILL GOING. Considering Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie is currently at 18 volumes and I adore that series, there's no fucking way I'm committing to a romance manga that long when I'm not terribly invested in it from the start. Guys, I'm getting older and am starting to grow out of super long series with only a handful of exceptions, and a super long romance manga series doesn't work for me unless I'm completely invested in the series.
So, there's my rant. I know that people were excited that this series was getting a physical release and I'm hopeful that it lives up their expectations. This didn't work for me, but I'm sure plently of others will love it.
Okay looks, this series isn't that bad. I can totally imagine teenage me loving something like this; fawning over the beautiful boys, oohing and awwing over the lovely artwork, cheering on Uka, the whole nine yards. The problem is, I'm not a teenager anymore. I'm an adult in my thirties and unfortunately for this manga, I have read some great shoujo romances recently and this just does not hold up to them. Hell, it doesn't even hold up to the shounen romances I've read recently, some have even become personal faves.
As for why this is, I think the problem is threefold: The main character, her love interest, and the potential length of the series. Let's start with the former-the main character spends most of this volume either a) lamenting the life she's been dealt or b) fawning over the main male lead Miura. That's it. I don't know what she likes, I don't know her hobbies, hell as far as I can tell her only real "dream" is to be with Miura which, on the surface, isn't bad by shoujo romance standards, but it makes for an incredibly uninteresting main lead. And like I said, a lot of shoujo romance protagonists tend to really fawn over their crushes/boyfriends, but the difference is usually they have strong personalities and desires to balance it out and/or a strong supporting cast to balance it out. This manga, as of right now, has neither of those things are present and I have no desire to see if it gets better.
As for the love interest, I just don't like how abrasive he is. His sweet moments do not make up for the amount of shouting and insults that he throws at Uka. He's a stereotypical shoujo romance "bad boy with a heart of gold" lead and he's not interesting or endearing enough for me to like him. Also I'm just really fucking sick of that trope and it shows cuz all the shoujo romance manga I do like do not have a main male lead with that trope.
And finally, and what was the final nail in the coffin, the potential length of this series. When I finished this volume, I was on the fence about it and thought, "well I could give it a couple more volumes, see where it goes," until I looked up how far along the manga is. As of writing this review, the manga is currently 21 volumes long and STILL GOING. Considering Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie is currently at 18 volumes and I adore that series, there's no fucking way I'm committing to a romance manga that long when I'm not terribly invested in it from the start. Guys, I'm getting older and am starting to grow out of super long series with only a handful of exceptions, and a super long romance manga series doesn't work for me unless I'm completely invested in the series.
So, there's my rant. I know that people were excited that this series was getting a physical release and I'm hopeful that it lives up their expectations. This didn't work for me, but I'm sure plently of others will love it.
January 25, 2023
I AM COMPLETELY OBSESSED WITH THIS ONE!!
Do not let this cover fool you! The art inside is stunning! This story is Komi, with the plot and relationship moving much quicker. I am honestly so excited to keep going, and knowing we have over 20 volumes of this goodness makes my heart so stinking happy!
Do not let this cover fool you! The art inside is stunning! This story is Komi, with the plot and relationship moving much quicker. I am honestly so excited to keep going, and knowing we have over 20 volumes of this goodness makes my heart so stinking happy!
January 27, 2023
Honey Lemon Soda is a hopeful story following a painfully shy girl named Uka. Her shyness is bred out of a long history of being bullied to the point where she has lost all confidence in herself. She ruminates on her pain and inadequacy throughout a lot of the story. She wants to be better, to be stronger but backslides into her old, quiet ways again and again.
Enter Kai. He is probably the most popular boy in school. His electric yellow hair turns the heads of all of his peers and his too-cool-for-school charm keeps everyone’s eyes on him. I wouldn’t go as far to say that Kai is the poster child for the bad-boy archetype, but he has an aloofness that makes him effortlessly cool. For reasons unbeknownst to me, Kai chooses to use his popularity powers for good and takes Uka under his wing.
Throughout the story, Kai encourages Uka to speak her mind and stand up for herself. He sees the hurt that she feels and makes an effort to help her come out of her shell. Uka is endlessly inspired and grateful to Kai, in a way that feels a little cloying for my taste, but she is sweet nonetheless. A big difference that I observe in this story, as opposed to other similar shoujo, is that while Kai wants to support Uka, he doesn’t want to play the hero. He wants her to be confident in her own right and not dependent on him to save the day when others are mean to her. While he does come to her rescue on occasion, he waits and demands that she ask for the help she requires before stepping in.
I appreciate the sentiment of this story, but I’m not completely in love with the execution. I enjoyed this first volume, but I hope that it doesn’t slip into a narrative in which Kai knows what’s best Uka, and she just goes along with whatever he says. I also disliked that she so easily fell in love with him. I get that he has certain heroic qualities to him, and according to the story he is a complete hearthrob, but I feel her reaction to him comes on a bit too strong. I also think that her feelings of love may cloud her judgment when it comes to bettering herself and working through her own inner demons.
That being said, I’m definitely interested in seeing where this story leads us next. Why Kai has taken an interest in Uka, is a question that I want to know the answer to, and I’m interested in learning more about both these characters. I’m not fully sold on this as a love story, but I think it’s aiming to be a bit more nuanced than your average romance anyway.
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Enter Kai. He is probably the most popular boy in school. His electric yellow hair turns the heads of all of his peers and his too-cool-for-school charm keeps everyone’s eyes on him. I wouldn’t go as far to say that Kai is the poster child for the bad-boy archetype, but he has an aloofness that makes him effortlessly cool. For reasons unbeknownst to me, Kai chooses to use his popularity powers for good and takes Uka under his wing.
Throughout the story, Kai encourages Uka to speak her mind and stand up for herself. He sees the hurt that she feels and makes an effort to help her come out of her shell. Uka is endlessly inspired and grateful to Kai, in a way that feels a little cloying for my taste, but she is sweet nonetheless. A big difference that I observe in this story, as opposed to other similar shoujo, is that while Kai wants to support Uka, he doesn’t want to play the hero. He wants her to be confident in her own right and not dependent on him to save the day when others are mean to her. While he does come to her rescue on occasion, he waits and demands that she ask for the help she requires before stepping in.
I appreciate the sentiment of this story, but I’m not completely in love with the execution. I enjoyed this first volume, but I hope that it doesn’t slip into a narrative in which Kai knows what’s best Uka, and she just goes along with whatever he says. I also disliked that she so easily fell in love with him. I get that he has certain heroic qualities to him, and according to the story he is a complete hearthrob, but I feel her reaction to him comes on a bit too strong. I also think that her feelings of love may cloud her judgment when it comes to bettering herself and working through her own inner demons.
That being said, I’m definitely interested in seeing where this story leads us next. Why Kai has taken an interest in Uka, is a question that I want to know the answer to, and I’m interested in learning more about both these characters. I’m not fully sold on this as a love story, but I think it’s aiming to be a bit more nuanced than your average romance anyway.
If you are keen on supporting my reviews, you can pick up a copy of Honey Lemon Soda volume 1 or any other title using my affiliate link. Happy Reading!
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May 16, 2022
For fans of Kimi ni Todoke, this is one of my favorite premises of a teen trying to better herself and gaining inspiration from her crush. I love the characters, love the romance, feel entertained, and am rooting hard for our protagonist. The manga follows all of the beloved shoujo tropes so far, and in a way that's not as much predictable as comforting.
January 1, 2023
Rounding up because when it's on, it's ON.
January 19, 2023
Kai is rebellious. Ishimori is a beaten-down and bullied girl who doesn’t quite fit in at school. But a chance missed shot with a bottle of soda begins to change her fate and intertwine it with Kai’s in ways she can’t even begin to hope for.
Okay, so, I think this is a worthwhile read if you like shojo. It’s very much of a type that I don’t hate and I like our leads, but it really goes back and forth between being very good and just “fine”.
Sometimes this story just nails it. I really like Kai as a character - he sees that what Ishimori lacks is confidence (her parents are very obviously why) and rather than simply solve her problems, he pushes her to do things for herself.
That’s a really solid change of pace for a story like this, helping the female realize her potential rather than just coming to her rescue. Not that he doesn’t do that, but he at least makes her ask for it. That moment really did it for me getting behind the story.
While Kai is great, Ishimori takes a bit longer to get behind. It’s not hard to feel bad for her, but that’s not quite the same as rooting for her. When she gets her moments, though, they are really strong. You just have to wade through a lot of her downer internal monologue to get there.
Consequently, she can really be a lot to be around. She’s constantly falling back into her old habits, which is entirely the point (and so we can cheer when she overcomes them), not to mention a believable response to the hell she’s been put through, but she’s definitely not my favourite heroine ever. Which is ironic because she is really well fleshed out.
And some stuff works really well - I actually enjoyed the constant incorporation of the titular soda into various facets of the story, it was neatly done. But then you have Kai’s big speech about Ishimori’s nickname, which goes so cringe I almost shuddered on her behalf. There’s definitely a veneer of schmaltz on this one (if he had written bad poetry it would have completed the high school illusion).
But it’s the potentials that most interest me. There’s so little we know about Kai, as we are reminded constantly, that even revelations that he has a type make me intrigued about what we’ll find out here. By making him a dynamic character, yet keeping us as much in the dark as Ishimori, it gives him that air of mystery that, yes, would definitely appeal to many a teenage girl (I assume).
The romance is clearly very one-sided, right now, at least as far as the leads are giving lip service. Then again, Kai is more fully realized in being a hopeless adolescent than most of his genre contemporaries, so he might just be putting on a front. There’s a lot of posturing here.
It’s not the definitive romance book, nor is it the definitive treatise on bullying. But it uses those elements well and, even with her somewhat subdued nature, it’s nice to see Ishimori racking up wins where she can. And Kai might be one of the most interesting leads I’ve seen in a long time.
3.5 stars - very good at times, a little less so at others. On balance I really liked it, but not enough to round it up ahead of a second volume or anything. Still, you could do a lot worse in this space and it’s certainly a good time.
Okay, so, I think this is a worthwhile read if you like shojo. It’s very much of a type that I don’t hate and I like our leads, but it really goes back and forth between being very good and just “fine”.
Sometimes this story just nails it. I really like Kai as a character - he sees that what Ishimori lacks is confidence (her parents are very obviously why) and rather than simply solve her problems, he pushes her to do things for herself.
That’s a really solid change of pace for a story like this, helping the female realize her potential rather than just coming to her rescue. Not that he doesn’t do that, but he at least makes her ask for it. That moment really did it for me getting behind the story.
While Kai is great, Ishimori takes a bit longer to get behind. It’s not hard to feel bad for her, but that’s not quite the same as rooting for her. When she gets her moments, though, they are really strong. You just have to wade through a lot of her downer internal monologue to get there.
Consequently, she can really be a lot to be around. She’s constantly falling back into her old habits, which is entirely the point (and so we can cheer when she overcomes them), not to mention a believable response to the hell she’s been put through, but she’s definitely not my favourite heroine ever. Which is ironic because she is really well fleshed out.
And some stuff works really well - I actually enjoyed the constant incorporation of the titular soda into various facets of the story, it was neatly done. But then you have Kai’s big speech about Ishimori’s nickname, which goes so cringe I almost shuddered on her behalf. There’s definitely a veneer of schmaltz on this one (if he had written bad poetry it would have completed the high school illusion).
But it’s the potentials that most interest me. There’s so little we know about Kai, as we are reminded constantly, that even revelations that he has a type make me intrigued about what we’ll find out here. By making him a dynamic character, yet keeping us as much in the dark as Ishimori, it gives him that air of mystery that, yes, would definitely appeal to many a teenage girl (I assume).
The romance is clearly very one-sided, right now, at least as far as the leads are giving lip service. Then again, Kai is more fully realized in being a hopeless adolescent than most of his genre contemporaries, so he might just be putting on a front. There’s a lot of posturing here.
It’s not the definitive romance book, nor is it the definitive treatise on bullying. But it uses those elements well and, even with her somewhat subdued nature, it’s nice to see Ishimori racking up wins where she can. And Kai might be one of the most interesting leads I’ve seen in a long time.
3.5 stars - very good at times, a little less so at others. On balance I really liked it, but not enough to round it up ahead of a second volume or anything. Still, you could do a lot worse in this space and it’s certainly a good time.
March 15, 2023
I couldn't get into this one at all. It was just so all over the place, I didn't understand what was going on half the time.
April 13, 2020
Super cute🌹
Hope they end up together in next volumes
Hope they end up together in next volumes
April 17, 2025
4
Could this be my favorite “classic shoujo” style manga?? Quite possibly! It follows the classic tropes around a girl who is coming out of her shell and the boy who both protects her from bullies and pushes her to be herself. It shines because it does so without making either character feel flat or cruel. I’m writing this review after finishing volume 7 and I’m still hooked!
Could this be my favorite “classic shoujo” style manga?? Quite possibly! It follows the classic tropes around a girl who is coming out of her shell and the boy who both protects her from bullies and pushes her to be herself. It shines because it does so without making either character feel flat or cruel. I’m writing this review after finishing volume 7 and I’m still hooked!
January 22, 2023
I am having trouble understanding the hype surrounding this series. The main character is so annoying. Will not be continuing.
August 27, 2024
Awkward, beaten down and insecure girl (who hopes to do better) meets popular hot guy who helps her come out of her shell.
Choose to read this because this babe I follow on IG said that the anime was coming out and claimed that it was among the best shojo manga stories that she'd ever read - so I got curious
I tend to have an issue with shojo stories as they are based on the fact that she needs to fix him. Plus the dudes are almost always assholes.
I think that the positives in this story (as per this volume) are
🍯The story is based on her fixing herself. Sure she found the inspiration to do so from him and he does help her out along the way - but miss ma'am saw just how bad her life was, how miserable she was living it and decided to be proactive and fix that shit instead of wallowing in it. I like the fact that he gives her a helping hand without being the hero of the show
🥤She doesn't need to fix him and he doesn't seem like (that much of ) an asshole. As stated, I hate this trope in shojo. Can we please stop peddling this idea that the good girl can fix the asshole with her love? That the guy can be an ass to her but as long as she shows him how much she loves and values him, he'll eventually turn around and love her? I have also not been assaulted by the whole 'manic pixie dream girl' thing (he's also not a manic pixie dream boy)
The downsides
🍋 She fell in love in chapter 2. I..... 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️. I'm choosing to ignore that lest I lose my mind. I'll just think of it as she like likes him and not use the word love
🍋 He isn't particularly a green flag. He isn't a red flag either so more like a beige flag? We're getting the usual, 'he's short with her coz he's jealous and doesn't communicate nonsense.'
Choose to read this because this babe I follow on IG said that the anime was coming out and claimed that it was among the best shojo manga stories that she'd ever read - so I got curious
I tend to have an issue with shojo stories as they are based on the fact that she needs to fix him. Plus the dudes are almost always assholes.
I think that the positives in this story (as per this volume) are
🍯The story is based on her fixing herself. Sure she found the inspiration to do so from him and he does help her out along the way - but miss ma'am saw just how bad her life was, how miserable she was living it and decided to be proactive and fix that shit instead of wallowing in it. I like the fact that he gives her a helping hand without being the hero of the show
🥤She doesn't need to fix him and he doesn't seem like (that much of ) an asshole. As stated, I hate this trope in shojo. Can we please stop peddling this idea that the good girl can fix the asshole with her love? That the guy can be an ass to her but as long as she shows him how much she loves and values him, he'll eventually turn around and love her? I have also not been assaulted by the whole 'manic pixie dream girl' thing (he's also not a manic pixie dream boy)
The downsides
🍋 She fell in love in chapter 2. I..... 🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️. I'm choosing to ignore that lest I lose my mind. I'll just think of it as she like likes him and not use the word love
🍋 He isn't particularly a green flag. He isn't a red flag either so more like a beige flag? We're getting the usual, 'he's short with her coz he's jealous and doesn't communicate nonsense.'
January 18, 2023
After being bullied through all of middle school, Ishimori has decided she wants her life to change. She wants friends, and she wants a fun high school experience. She decides to take her inspiration from popular boy, Kai Miura. With his help, can she change her high school experience?
Cute first volume with some highs and lows. I found the character too apologetic, which was annoying, but she slowly gained *some* confidence and learned to reach out. I enjoyed it enough to check out the next volume.
Cute first volume with some highs and lows. I found the character too apologetic, which was annoying, but she slowly gained *some* confidence and learned to reach out. I enjoyed it enough to check out the next volume.
August 10, 2024
I don't get the hype. This is unreadable. Not only is the writing all over the place, the panel transitions are so jarring I felt like I was having a stroke. Each page is packed with internal monologue in an attempt to provide more depth for the main character, but it only makes her more annoying and my reading experience worse.
January 19, 2025
No me dice gran cosa, solo que el dibujo es mono y que es de agradecer que el chico sea rubio.
April 18, 2024
Plus cliché tu meurs
March 28, 2023
There's no character depth. Yes, it's only the first volume. But I feel nothing for these characters. Both our leads are flatter than flatter with no personality beyond Shy Girl and Cool Boy.
I also found the amount of internal verse external dialog frustrating and confusing. So often our lead lady was speaking just to herself but I didn't realize it at first as the paneling was a bit all over the place.
Over all just... not for me.
I also found the amount of internal verse external dialog frustrating and confusing. So often our lead lady was speaking just to herself but I didn't realize it at first as the paneling was a bit all over the place.
Over all just... not for me.
May 5, 2020
I think this book is really good! Haha, it made me really emotional at some part! Even though I can't relate, I felt like I understood what the main character was going through! The expressions, the art and the story is amazing! I really love this book! :D
February 3, 2023
I was really excited for this release and I think I went in with expectations too high. I liked it and will continue reading, but it didn’t capture my heart in the way I had hoped. Hopefully as the story progresses and the characters evolve and grow, it will become a new favorite for me.
December 14, 2024
this was delicious
to be honest ive been gatekeeping this treasure for soooo long it’s been like 2 years but i have to speak my truth in hopes of finding similar recs cus this was actually beautiful like no one understands and the fact that the adaptation is arriving in my hands right outside my door this january turns me on it makes me wet and horny and I FREWAKIMG LOVE THEM SO MUCH SO MUCH SO MUCH THIS IS MY MANGA DIE
UKA AND KAI ARE MY BABIES THEYRE IN MY BED WE HAVING THREESOMES ALL DAY ALL NIGHT THIS IS MINE
mayu murata get ready for a gangbang lube condoms everything ready asap
i freaking love this manga
i love it
it’s up there, with fruits basket and that says a LOT
i’m honey lemon soda’s biggest fan. UKA AND KAI ARE MINE THIS IS MY MANGA WHDHRIRHHDEHEDBDCJJNEJENCJ
my babies. 🍯🍋
to be honest ive been gatekeeping this treasure for soooo long it’s been like 2 years but i have to speak my truth in hopes of finding similar recs cus this was actually beautiful like no one understands and the fact that the adaptation is arriving in my hands right outside my door this january turns me on it makes me wet and horny and I FREWAKIMG LOVE THEM SO MUCH SO MUCH SO MUCH THIS IS MY MANGA DIE
UKA AND KAI ARE MY BABIES THEYRE IN MY BED WE HAVING THREESOMES ALL DAY ALL NIGHT THIS IS MINE
mayu murata get ready for a gangbang lube condoms everything ready asap
i freaking love this manga
i love it
it’s up there, with fruits basket and that says a LOT
i’m honey lemon soda’s biggest fan. UKA AND KAI ARE MINE THIS IS MY MANGA WHDHRIRHHDEHEDBDCJJNEJENCJ
my babies. 🍯🍋
September 4, 2025
Cute, just cute.
The story is super calm, and Uka is really trying to change, but she's so insecure that it makes you feel sorry for her.
Kei is really cool. He's such a cool character who helps out attentively from the background. I'm curious about his backstory because he seems to have known Uka from before. I think the story is so great because it shows what school can be like.
Bullying is not an easy topic, and who hasn't felt helpless at some point and didn't know who to ask for help? Who will take your hand and help you back up?
I'm so excited to see how it continues because I find the theme so exciting.
The story is super calm, and Uka is really trying to change, but she's so insecure that it makes you feel sorry for her.
Kei is really cool. He's such a cool character who helps out attentively from the background. I'm curious about his backstory because he seems to have known Uka from before. I think the story is so great because it shows what school can be like.
Bullying is not an easy topic, and who hasn't felt helpless at some point and didn't know who to ask for help? Who will take your hand and help you back up?
I'm so excited to see how it continues because I find the theme so exciting.
May 8, 2024
Not a fan of the male lead so far. I can’t tell what his deal is with the main girl, and honestly, I don’t get why he’s helping her when he seems so bothered to do it? 🤨 It really rubs me the wrong way… but I did like that one scene where he said to her, “Even if you’re a rock, you’re a gemstone.” 🥺
Aside from that, the story feels like a typical shojou manga. I’m curious to see where the story goes, even if it’s been done before!
Hopefully, the male lead grows on me as the story progresses 💀
Aside from that, the story feels like a typical shojou manga. I’m curious to see where the story goes, even if it’s been done before!
Hopefully, the male lead grows on me as the story progresses 💀
June 29, 2025
The extra star is for the art (it was gorgeous) but good lord…that was bad. The pacing was all over the place. The male love interest was such an asshole, and I’m all for a likable asshole but he was just straight-up unlikable. He’ll be a complete dick to the main character and then the next he’ll say something that is the bare minimum. To make matters worse, when the male MC says something SLIGHTLY nice, the female MC will be swooning over him! STAND UP GIRL. She’s a sweet girl and she deserves someone better than him. I never DNF manga but this really made me want to. Just tragic.
June 5, 2025
Maybe it's because I've read it already so I'm not so invested in it anymore but personally this volume just wasn't hitting the spot for me.
I do still really like the chibi illustrations of the two characters and I love how Ishimori is trying her best to stand up for herself in her own way. while Kai is WAY too harsh sometimes for my liking, I think that compliments her really well as she kind of needs that solid push to really grow as a person and stand up for herself
I do still really like the chibi illustrations of the two characters and I love how Ishimori is trying her best to stand up for herself in her own way. while Kai is WAY too harsh sometimes for my liking, I think that compliments her really well as she kind of needs that solid push to really grow as a person and stand up for herself
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 11, 2025
4.5 Sterne 🌟
✨️✨️✨️"Selbst als Stein kannst du immer noch ein Edelstein sein"✨️✨️✨️
Die Handlung im ersten Teil des Buches war für mich leider etwas unübersichtlich und zum Teil verwirrend, deshalb ein halber Stern abzug. Doch der Rest des Buches konnte mich trotzdem noch überzeugen und ich freue mich schon darauf wie es in Band 2 weiter geht. Man konnte mit Uka sehr gut mitfühlen und zwischendurch gab es auch einige sehr lustige Szenen.
✨️✨️✨️"Selbst als Stein kannst du immer noch ein Edelstein sein"✨️✨️✨️
Die Handlung im ersten Teil des Buches war für mich leider etwas unübersichtlich und zum Teil verwirrend, deshalb ein halber Stern abzug. Doch der Rest des Buches konnte mich trotzdem noch überzeugen und ich freue mich schon darauf wie es in Band 2 weiter geht. Man konnte mit Uka sehr gut mitfühlen und zwischendurch gab es auch einige sehr lustige Szenen.
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