Love?Com, Vol. 10

This one hit me right in the feels.Things get really rocky for Risa and Otani this time around. They both basically act their age and do dumb stuff in the way short-sighted teenagers do.One part of me was sad because of the suffering they were going through, but another part of me was sad because, in reality, couples don't survive stuff like this. So, what if Risa and Otani don't, either?This series is clearly looking to the future—my god, what if the story turns into a series of unfortunate choices and I just have to watch them SUFFER FOR YEARS?!!!! I mean, they're just an imaginary couple, but they're so totally perfect for each other in their own dumb ways, ugh, my heart could not take it....

In this volume, As Risa starts to fit in more at the cafe she works at, she makes friends with Kohori, who is a cute (and not to mention short) coworker of Risa's. Kohori develops a crush on Risa, which makes a stressed out Otani very jealous. As fate would have it, Otani catches Risa in a series of unfortunate circumstances that make it look like she is cheating on Otani. Otani gets angry, then breaks up with Risa! I don't want to give away the ending, but I will say that the end makes all the sadness of the breakup worthwhile. You should definitely pick up this volume if you haven't yet.

It was in very good condition

It wasn’t damage and the shipping was fast it’s kinda yellow but I don’t mind:)

In this volume, Risa and Ootani's relationship is really put to the test. Ootani's been studying like crazy, but he's still having a hard time. And when Risa tries to encourage him, he practically bites her head off. She understands that he's just stressed, but she can't help feeling a little hurt. Risa wants to help him, but she doesn't know how. She finds consolation in her friendship with Kohori-kun, her sweet natured co-worker(who just so happens to be a mad Umi-Bozu fan). But Kohori-ku is interested in more than friendship...This is another really stand-out volume. Most shojo manga have arcs featuring relationship woes, but it usually involves a lot of drama or some misunderstanding. Not "Love Com." The problems Risa and Ootani face are so realistic, especially for teens. You may get a little irritated with the characters behavior, but you can see exactly where they're coming from. Ootani's being a real jerk, but you can tell that it comes from stress. Risa does something kind of stupid, but you know it's partly because she's feeling neglected. And they're both concilatory for their actions. You don't get frustrated, either, because you don't feel like the characters could work it out just by talking. The emotions come across strong, and the way Risa reacts to the situation is realistic and sweet. The eventual make-up is also cute (and funny).This was another funny volume. My only gripe was that they translated "chibi fetish" as "shrimp lover," and I thought the former was funnier. But that's a very small problem. Volume 10 is one of the best in the series.

relateable romance

Llego muy bien, nada maltratado. Lo compre por nostalgia más que nada y pienso seguir con la colección. Lo único malo es que no tienen todos los tomos aquí, tocará buscarlos por otros lado

Even by book ten, this manga is still very energetic. The lack of romance scenes (as in kissing, etc) isn't to much of a bother becuase of the overwhelming comedy aspects of the book--this is no ordinary couple--their romance isn't a cliche. Which is a plus.