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ar1adn_e's review against another edition
4.0
Sports festival, sports festival!
Another great addition to the series. I loved seeing Hananoi growing up and building connections with his basketball team. Same with Hotaru. Just seeing the two of them hanging out with other kids their age and building community, so good. Their relationship is growing at a nice rate, they open up to each other but also, slowly, Hotaru is getting Hananoi to re-learn trusting others with his feelings. (Obv this is a problem for him with his family life, so having peers his age and his work sempais being there for him is also nice.)
Another great addition to the series. I loved seeing Hananoi growing up and building connections with his basketball team. Same with Hotaru. Just seeing the two of them hanging out with other kids their age and building community, so good. Their relationship is growing at a nice rate, they open up to each other but also, slowly, Hotaru is getting Hananoi to re-learn trusting others with his feelings. (Obv this is a problem for him with his family life, so having peers his age and his work sempais being there for him is also nice.)
ameamesakura's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mary_jane99's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series so much!
Re-read #3: One of the reasons why I love this series is because it shows how Hananoi is always working towards being better and being willing to learn and grow with Hotaru. It takes a couple volumes to start seeing it but the continuous growth on both of their parts is amazing. Hananoi learning that it’s okay to have friends and make genuine connections is so nice to see. I love seeing his interactions with Kurata. It’s also nice to see Hotaru opening herself up to love and romance and gushing about her relationship with her friends and sister (her sister fading out while Hotaru is talking about their first kiss is hilarious).
I love seeing how they create boundaries and communicate when they are uncomfortable or need a warning before doing something (i.e., when they decide to ask permission before they kiss).
One of my favorite parts of this volume is the basketball game. The way they support each other is so wholesome. Instead of getting upset that they can’t see each other as often they cheer the other on. And when they do see each other, it makes it even more special. The way Hananoi instantly finds Hotaru as soon as she cheers for him at the basketball game. Also, Hotaru talking about how brightly Hananoi shines is so sweet.
This series never fails to make me smile and just gives me all the fluffy, cozy vibes.
Re-read #3: One of the reasons why I love this series is because it shows how Hananoi is always working towards being better and being willing to learn and grow with Hotaru. It takes a couple volumes to start seeing it but the continuous growth on both of their parts is amazing. Hananoi learning that it’s okay to have friends and make genuine connections is so nice to see. I love seeing his interactions with Kurata. It’s also nice to see Hotaru opening herself up to love and romance and gushing about her relationship with her friends and sister (her sister fading out while Hotaru is talking about their first kiss is hilarious).
I love seeing how they create boundaries and communicate when they are uncomfortable or need a warning before doing something (i.e., when they decide to ask permission before they kiss).
One of my favorite parts of this volume is the basketball game. The way they support each other is so wholesome. Instead of getting upset that they can’t see each other as often they cheer the other on. And when they do see each other, it makes it even more special. The way Hananoi instantly finds Hotaru as soon as she cheers for him at the basketball game. Also, Hotaru talking about how brightly Hananoi shines is so sweet.
This series never fails to make me smile and just gives me all the fluffy, cozy vibes.
laila_06's review against another edition
5.0
a beautiful, heartwarming romance with charming characters! definitely recommend!
vantxian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookishcb_21's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Our MCs learn a little more about one another and how to navigate their new relationship. How they cheer each other on near the end of the volume was adorable - they are learning how to be there for one another and it shows with the little interactions they show on the pages 💞