~3.5/5

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(Contains some spoilers.)

"'I always say if you have a problem, deal with it right away. Especially if it’s a relationship issue.’” Yes.

This volume was much more calm than almost all of the previous ones. Possibly because the series is drawing to a close. In a way it’s nice to take a break from the drama, but at the same time it’s kind of weird seeing as how expected it is at this point.

Mostly this volume was about Kiriya and his family. His dad is pushing, Kiriya has decided to enter a photography contest to prove something to his father, but he broke his leg when he saved his father from an oncoming car. His father is still not being very nice, but Kiriya’s mother wakes up, and forms a relationship with Karin.

Karin and Kiriya have a small fight, but it’s rather understated and both of them are stubborn, and mostly it’s because Kiriya is upset and confused because of his future, wanting to keep with photography but also wanting a good relationship with his family.

I still have a problem with Kiriya and Karin simply because they don’t seem to have learned to actually talk to each other, to have matured as much as I think they should have. I don’t know, they are acting more mature, comforting each other and whatnot, so maybe it’s just the actual development that I’m missing. I’m not sure. I’m a little unsatisfied, though.

Kiriya’s relationship with his family is a lot better now, so that’s good. His relationship with his friends is better, and they all still hang out.

The next volume’s the last one. I’m not sure exactly how it’s going to end, aside from it being happy (because of course it will be), but I’m looking forward to it.

Such a great volume!! I loved the parts with Karin and Kiriya’s mom. And the ending with his dad complimenting his photo! I think this family is going to pull through after all the tragic events they’ve been through.

9 down and 1 more to go

Great memories and great storyline. I’m getting sad all over again because I’m getting close to finishing this manga and I’m not ready just yet hehe . But until then… great story. On to next one …

this story is very nice and i have rad it when i was in senior high school! i'm really loving this story so much!

Rate: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This review is for the whole collection: "Girls reading!". Probably. "Cute,". True. "Too sweet!". Also true! "So romantic!". Indeed! "Cliché!" Yep. And yet unique!
But the truth is that I got the collection on-line, and after starting the first volume, I couldn't put it down until the last one! Literally. It took me around 6-8 hours to finish. Barely stopped to have lunch.

Can't wait for the next book.

Standard romance themed graphic novel series. Good artwork and realistic. Where it differs is that it does a good job handling the issue of having sex for the first time - when to have sex, the importance of feeling ready, not rushing in, but it also details the pressures inherent in making that decision to have sex for the first time.

I love this series I own the entie set, a beautiful story and beautiful illustrations.

a great love story

i can't wait to read the next one cause this one was really good

The series is wrapping up rather nicely and Karin and Kiriya are finally started to communicate more even though it did take this whole volume for Kiriya!!

Reread - more character development and less drama, finally coming to an end