Currently, I am reading volume 24, and then the story seems to have taken an unexpected turn. Meh. I really don't understand why every guy has to fall for her. The side stories are becoming repetitive and rather annoying. I still have a soft spot for Tsukasa, but only when he's not hitting girls. Makino, on the other hand, can be quite annoying at times. At least they seem to be sort of on the same page now. I'm really hoping for some forward movement in their relationship without all the unnecessary drama.
1/22/5 - I had initially started volume 15. Please, someone get rid of the obtuse Makino. I love Tsukasa, but he seriously needs to control his tongue and that violent streak of his.
Previously, I was reading volume 10. Honestly, I've liked every version of the drama I've seen so far, but this series just isn't that great. I really don't get all the hype surrounding it. Still, I have quite a ways to go, so I'll continue reading and see if it gets any better.
A quite unexpected trip it was. At first, I thought it was merely going to be a silly ride. However, to my great surprise, it presented a coming-of-age story in a highly realistic way. The characters in it were so vivid and relatable. There were those who were obsessive, always fixating on certain things. Then there were the shy ones, lacking in confidence and often shrinking back. And there were also the naive ones, innocent and inexperienced, just like many of us in real life. This trip truly opened my eyes and made me realize that life is full of unexpected surprises and that we can find valuable lessons and experiences in the most ordinary of situations.
As an individual who has a great affection for the k-drama and j-drama adaptations of this manga series, I must express that I still perceive the treatment of the heroine, Tsukasa, as truly HORRIBLE. I suppose that for the 90's, this manga achieved success to some extent because the heroine does assert herself on occasion. However, I am not fond of the manner in which the author depicts the romance within this series. It is extremely toxic and conveys the incorrect impression of what real-life relationships and love ought to be like. Will I still continue to read this series? The answer is yes. Solely for the sake of the 90's references and the humor it contains. I have no interest in the way the heroine is treated and DEFINITELY not in the romance aspect.