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Yuri’s plan to become a maid at Keiichiro’s home to be closer to him over the summer doesn’t work out like she thought, resulting in hilarious consequences once summer break is over.

This volume has some great comedy, but it’s starting to feel like Yuri is learning the same lesson over and over again. She does something wacky then realizes that Keiichiro deeply cares for her and she should just chill out about what she expects from their relationship and all these rules. I like them and root for them, but this volume was just okay. I’d like to see a bit more growth from her. 3.5 out of 5.

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July 7, 2024September 17, 2024 atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Let’s Do It Already!” Vol. 2, by Aki Kusaka

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Yuri and Keiichiro still find ways to be together under the weight of Keiichiro’s family’s oppressive rules. Their latest threat is Shinobu Kasuga, a spy for the family who is trying to break them up.

Kasuga’s plans to break up our main couple are funny but also creepy. I want to lean more towards funny but nah, he gives me the ick and I hope we don’t see much more of him. Other than that, Yuri and Keiichiro are just trying to find ways to get to know each other and spend time together. They do seem to really care for each other so it’s easy to root for them. I do wonder how long we can ride this gimmick or if it will feel tired in the future. 3.7 out of 5.

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May 9, 2024July 22, 2024 atthequillsmercy

Lenni Reviews: “Let’s Do It Already!” Vol. 1, by Aki Kusaka

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Yuri has feelings for Keiichiro and when she gathers the courage to confess them, she’s happy to find out the feelings are mutual! There’s just one problem: Keiichiro refuses to kiss her. Unbeknownst to her, Keiichiro is from a powerful and wealthy family with strict traditions around dating so he cannot touch her until he’s 18 years old.

At first I thought this was going to be a straight up goofy romantic comedy ant while it is funny in places, Keiichiro’s situation is sad. He’s isolated, emotionally awkward, and under a lot of pressure. Not to have too much sympathy for him as he’s a super rich kid but the antics with Yuri seem a lot less funny when you think about it. I also like that Yuri is genuine; she doesn’t care about his wealth or status. Other than that, not a bad start to a romance manga. 3 out of 5.

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